Bakery management

DANIEL L. BANKS

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Duncan, SC 29334 sp6o1i@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Food Industry professional with over 32 years of plant manager/operations/supply chain leadership with a strong back ground in manufacturing management, food

safety and quality, process improvement, budget development, safety, SAP computer systems, costing, and inventory control. Managed operations in excess of 200,000 sq ft and 600 employees. Computer literate - Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Continuous improvement accomplishments include:

> $5 million plant savings over 2 year period

> Implementation of Zero Based Analysis System with all management and hourly employees

> $2.6 million savings in inventory reduction

> $200,000 savings in SPC weight specification reduced

> Obtained AIB sanitation score of superior rating

> Implemented the Five S's resulting in improved plant efficiency\Plant received prestigious award as the number one plant in the company system for 2005

> Scrap reduction from 29000 lbs per day to 5000

> Yield improvement from less than 70% to over 85%

Operational Processes include:

Line efficiency improvements Cost Improvements Standard Cost Food safety / Quality Labor Strategies Budgets Process Improvement Inventory Control Production SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FLEISCHERS BAGELS BAGEL TIME. Charlotte, NC 2008 June-2009 March

Plant Manager

Responsible for total plant operations for retarded process bagel line. Produced assorted bagels in excess of 20000 per hour for customers such as Pepperidge Farms, Harris Teeter and other various wholesalers. Plant ran four shifts and had up to 100 employees for 7/24 operation. All departments reported directly to me and functioned under my leadership.

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> Reorganized shipping / purchasing departments to eliminate customer shortages and inventory issues

> Reduced plant waste from 29000 lbs per day to under 6000

> Hired and developed shipping/purchasing manager

> Hired and developed maintenance manager

> Hired and developed QA manager

> Hired and developed four production line managers

> Improved line efficiencies from less than 50% to over 80\

> Improved plant sanitation from non existent to meeting AIB compliance

> Reorganized plant crewing and process for labor reduction

SCHWAN'S BAKERY, INC, Spartanburg, SC 2003-2008

Supply Chain Manager

Responsible for production planning for 7 lines in excess of 5 million cases finished product per year. Responsible for purchasing materials for facility working with venders to meet deadlines as well as negotiations for price and contract when needed.

> Managed two purchasing agents, 9 supervisors, and 51 hourly employees.

> Planned and directed all operations functions for 850 employees including production of frozen pies and cakes.

> Purchased materials for facility working with venders to meet deadlines .

> Negotiated price of materials and initiated /reviewed contracts as needed.

> Managed in excess of four million dollars of inventory.

> Coordinated the storage and shipment of all raw and finished materials

Manufacturing Manager/Operations Manager

Managed all the operations functions in $1000MM bakery operation. Manufacturing responsibilities include planning/directing all operational functions of the 3000000 sq ft plant that consisted of 8 manufacturing lines. Plant has a separate 50000 sq ft warehouse, water treatment plant and thrift store.

> Directly and indirectly managed 850 employees at plant that produces frozen pies, decorated cakes and layers.

> Ensured a safe environmental facility for all employees.

> Adhered to strict Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations as required.

> Committed to carrying out the Companies Quality Policy as required.

> Consistent focus on customers expectations, problem prevention, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other employees.

> Involved in process of desserts cakes/pies and other food service specialties

DANIELS HOME BAKERY/FLOWERS INDUSTRIES, Pembroke, NC 1999-2002

Operations Manager

Planned, implemented and directed all operational functions for facility. Helped to upgrade facility to meet company goals. Received AIB certification under tenure.

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> Managed a capital project valued at $28 million in order to consolidate facilities into Spartanburg.

> Improved P&L from loss to profit in first 6 months. > Implemented work environment improvements thru effective team building. > Improved AIB and QBA scores from failing to excellent

FLOWERS SPECIALTY FOODS Montgomery, AL 1993-1998

Manufacturing Manager/Production Manager

Planned implemented and directed all the products for food service and national accounts. Responsible for P&L management. Aided Capital projects during tenure improving throughput and efficiency with labor reductions.

> Successfully implemented new SAP financial/operating system for manufacturing.

> Facilitated supervisor training on the financial impact of the budgeting process in the manufacturing environment.

> Maintained AIB and QBA scores in the excellent range

> Directed training program for supervisors to help them better understand the budgeting process and to better understand the financial impact of manufacturing.

> Started up RHEON laminated line to produce pizza crust and sweet rolls to 1.5 cm

> Managed Moline line to make biscuits and sweet rolls for Winn Dixie corporation and other food service customers as well as retail.

FLOWERS BAKERY, Jacksonville, Fl 1990-1992

Manufacturing Manager

Managed all operations functions including purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and quality. Responsible for P&L management.

> Established manufacturing/quality control/sanitation standards.

> Communicated with outside service contractors, venders and regulatory agencies.

> Maintained efficient, economically sound and safe operations.

> Produced and met demand scheduling of fresh bread and rolls for over 200 routes 5 sales days per week

WEST VIRGINIA BAKING COMPANY, Bluefield, WV 1982-1989

Manufacturing Manager

Oversaw all manufacturing functions for daily production of fresh bread and rolls both continuous and conventional processes.

Ø Conducted training for all employees on all safety programs

Ø Trained and promoted employees to other positions throughout the company.

Ø Achieved outstanding rating in QBA production audit .

Ø Successfully aided in negotiations with Teamsters union.

Ø Managed capital projects to upgrade the facility.

Ø Achieved QBA Bronze plaque in sanitation.

Ø Received numerous awards both monthly and yearly for QBA bread and roll quality

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

AIB 19 WEEK RESIDENCE COURSE

AIB CORRESPONDECE BAKING & PIZZA SEMINAR

AIB / HACCP TRAINING, AIB DEFENSE CORDINATOR

DUPONT STOP FOR SAFTEY

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE DEGREE BUSINESS THOMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HONOR GRADUATE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOLL ATTENDED VALDOSTA STATE COLLEGE

ATTENDED UNIVERSITY ALABAMA

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