High School Team Members

PHILLIP FLING

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proficient, accomplished, and dedicated Food Management Professional with extensive experience in manufacturing, operations, and developmental leadership. A leader that consistently exceeds daily production profits, implementing efficient processes and procedures while maintaining optimal quality and safety guidelines.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Marion High School, Marion SC, High School Diploma

Six Sigma

Forklift

Power Industrial Trucks

CPR & First Aid

HACCP, GMP, SSOP

Lock-out/ Tag-out

OSHA

SKILLS

OSHA & EPA Regulation/Requirement Compliance

Subject Knowledge

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Effective Planning

Organization and Execution

Motivational and Leadership

Training/Retention

Microsoft Office Proficient

Flexible/Assertive/Adaptable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hostess Brands June 2022- Present

Director of Operations

Increase operational efficiency in Production, Engineering, Shipping, Receiving, Quality and Sanitation Departments.

Coordinate efforts of all bakery operations to assure production and distribution of quality products.

Ensure compliance with government regulations in the areas of employee, food, and environmental safety.

Maintain constant communication with management, staff, and contractors to ensure proper set up and operations of multiple bakeries.

Lead, motivate, and support teams of department managers within a time-sensitive and demanding environment.

Monitor the development plans for new bakery sites and budgets.

Manage timely data collection to achieve Key Performance Indicators.

Conduct department budget reviews and report cost plans to VP of Operations.

Train and develop direct reports by providing appropriate tools, effective planning, and collaboration.

Builds and maintains partnering relationships with other departments and key managers.

Manages $4 million yearly budget and cost control through efficient use of resources.

JBS/Pilgrim's Pride September 2019 – June 2022

Plant Manager

Managed and worked closely with functional leads (Safety, Quality, HR, Finance, Maintenance) to analyze products and project cost effective production processes.

Responsible for oversight of inventory, cost control and monthly budget.

Directed production and ensured cost effectiveness and consistency with prescribed quality, accuracy, and performance standards.

Overall owner of Plant KPIs during shifts and assists in establishing production and processing goals for the plant along with preparing and submitting operating reports to Director.

Makes recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

JBS/Pilgrim’s Pride May 2016 – September 2019

Superintendent

Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, increasing team member retention, and maintaining good working relationships with the USDA (meat), and all team members.

Directly supervised hourly production team members to include direction of activities and ensuring training of all team members to product specifications, techniques, and requirements

Monitored and ensured proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production team members; provide positive and/or corrective feedback as necessary.

Ensured food safety, human resources, and safety policy compliance with all production team members.

JBS/Pilgrim’s Pride January 2016 - May 2016

Production General Foreman

Directed supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.

Trained and developed supervisors to provide management depth and develop teamwork to attain department objectives.

Reviewed daily production schedule to plan work and personnel assignments.

Monitored and confirmed that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized.

Maintained good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions.

JBS/Pilgrim’s Pride May 2015– January 2016

Production Supervisor

Directed processing operations and personnel to meet established process and quality control standards, that control budget and costs, and to provide associated with each.

Coordinated and integrated with other plant function areas to ensure support attaining output, productivity, and quality.

Promoted a safe working environment, while ensuring quality products.

Directed supervisors with respect to production volume, quality cost and meeting production scheduled and delivery date.

Trained and developed employees for team needs and department objectives.

Supervised, evaluated, and directed production employees according to policies and procedures.

Seaboard Foods August 2013 - May 2015

Production Supervisor

Maximized safety, efficiency, quality, and productivity of production employees.

Monitored and confirmed that machinery and facilities were properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production.

Identified machinery problems, diagnosed causes, and determined corrective actions.

Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.

Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.

Smithfield Packing March 2008 - August 2013

Production Supervisor

Ensured tasks were completed in accordance with HACCP and USDA regulations, taking corrective action if necessary.

Maintained or exceeded goals on yields and efficiencies.

Traced and analyzed key product result measures for improvement.

Oversaw hiring, training, team building and line supervising; monitored shift and individual performance.

Determined schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.

Implemented performance, quality, and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.

Perdue Farms August 2005 - March 2008

Production Supervisor

Trains, directs, and develops production associates to meet operating safety and quality requirements.

Create and maintain departmental processes, procedures, and goals.

Supervise staff to ensure product quality and integrity.

Perdue Farms February 2005 - August 2005

Quality Assurance Tech

Monitors production processes of the facility to ensure products meet company quality and food safety requirements.

Conducts product reviews for compliance.

Performs quality checks on product and regulatory checks as specified within company programs and USDA regulations.

Inspects equipment for cleanliness and proper working conditions.

Perdue Farms February 2004 - February 2005

Production Laborer

Worked at various stations along the production line processing poultry food products.

Adherence then oversight to all safety requirements.

Developed a professional working relationship and acted as a plant liaison with USDA staff.

Provided timely, accurate and relevant quality data and analysis.

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