OBJECTIVE:

Director of Operations...Plant/Production Manager Operations...Manufacturing...New Business Development...Safety & Environmental Manager

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Managed various shifts of up to 240 union and non-employees while increasing productivity, efficiencies, reducing headcount, and setting schedules. Effectively handled grievances and contract disputes with BCTGM (Local 50 &3) and Teamster Unions. Have the ability to analyze and asset business strengths and weakness to develop strategic initiatives to increase productivity. Ability to communicate effectively among peers, associates through excellent computer skills, and people skills.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Civil Engineering
Biscuits & Cracker Manufacturing Correspondence Course (mirrors AIB Training)
In House AIB Training, Organic Certification
USDA Training - Food Safety
Bakery Excellence Program
HACCP Training, Job Safety Hazards Analysis Course
DuPont" 'STOP' (Safety, Training, Observation Program) Safety Program
One Minute Manager-Motivational Seminar
Supervisor Safety Course, Supervising for Safety, Leadership Training- Bronze Certification, Lean Manufacturing: Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, 5S, Kaisen, Process Flow, Mas 500, and Continuous Improvement.

SKILLS

Speak fluent Spanish, Windows 95-98, 2000, XP, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP System,
Bamacs, MRP, Apple Macintosh, Lotus Notes, AS400,Syspro, P&L, Logistics, Distribution, and
Warehousing, Knowledgeable in various High Speed Production Equipment and Ovens

EMPLOYMENT CAREER HISTORY

01/2011 to Present Confidential, TORRANCE, CA
Acting Plant Manager.

Overseeing two Bakery facility from Food Safety, Production, Shipping & Receiving Departments. Increased plant productivity from 88% to 96% labor output while decreasing waste by 10%. Prepares and reviews weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on production and manufacturing requirements for senior management. I achieved Key Productivity Indicators (KPIs) and Budget Targets. Maintains the bakery operation in excellent sanitary condition at all times consistent with good GMP, local health code and audit requirements AIB EHS score of 93% at the Harborgate Plant and 92% at the Western Plant, Sillker Audit score of 96.8% at Harborgate and 96.5% at Western, and ASI Audit of 94% at Harborage and 93% at Western.

10/2009 to 01/2011 Confidential, TORRANCE, CA
Production Manager.

Responsible for two-shift operation in pan breads and roll products from makeup through packaging.

Established labor standards and reduced headcount to increase line efficiencies. Manage production, scheduling, logistics, and Shipping/Rec. Develop SOP's and Process Controls to meet regulatory guidelines, as well as to improve operations. Trained and Managed bakers employed in mixing, forming, baking, finishing, maintenance, quality assurance, sanitation and distribution of quality breads and other baked goods.

10/2007 to 12/2008 Confidential, Carson, CA
Production Manager - Company Downsized

Redesigned plant layout to improve operation.Studied production process and eliminate bottlenecks by substituting one process for another which increased output by 15% while reducing energy costs and increasing productivity. Assisted significantly with the R&D department in developing 10 new products and updating 9 existing products

Confidential, BAY SHORE, NY
8/2006 to 10/2007 Shift Manager - Company eliminated Cake Division

I managed and was responsible for the second shift operation from make-up to packaging for the
Company. Serve as Shift Safety Coordinator, Auditor, and Maintenance support.

• Utilized idle equipment that improved quality, increased productivity, reduced headcount and waste by 20%..
• Evaluated SOP's and implemented programs to improve line efficiencies from 70% to 90%.

6/2005 to 8/2006 Confidential, YONKERS, NY
Plant Superintendent - Left for Opportunity

Promoted and given the task of managing staff in the Plant/ Production Operation; managing plant
operations on a 24/7 for 6 million dollars in company sales. Managed and responsible for all
Production, Scheduling, QA&QC, Plant Security, Sanitation, and Shipping and Receiving.

• Improved line efficiencies from 80% to 92% by streamlining operation and making employees accountable for their individual production.
• Established policies, and plant sanitation master cleaning program to improve safety, quality, and customer service.
• I redesigned plant layout to improve operation and product flow using Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Proposed capital expenditures to improve R.O.I by adding equipment and reducing cost of labor.
• Met with sales staff to develop new products and implemented into production.
• Met with major customer (Haggen Daz) to develop, formulate, and establish procedures for new products.

3/2000 to 5/2005 Confidential, HARRISON. NJ
Production Manager - Plant Closure

• Established startup procedures, SOP's, and HACCP's to ensure a quality product produced in an efficient manner.
• Reviewed and streamlined packaging materials to maintain inventories, and reduce waste by 45%.
• Managed departmental expense and regularly came in or at budget.
• Evaluated and selected venders to purchase various machinery and equipment valued at $100,000 per or more item.
• Studied production process and eliminate bottlenecks by substituting one process for another which increased output by 6% while reducing energy costs and increasing productivity.
• Utilized idle equipment that improved quality, increased productivity, and reduced headcount.

2/1998 to 2/2000 Confidential, CRANBURY, NJ
Production Manager - Left for Opportunity

• Facilitated a plan with maintenance department on re-engineering line layouts to improve efficiencies from 50% to 98%.
• Managed Blending operations to ensure company specification and operating procedures.
• Engineered new Packaging Line, setup SOP'S, Standards, and Labor Requirements.
• Managed production line pertaining to Pharmaceutical Specifications provided by clients.

2/1979 to 2/1998Confidential, SAYREVILLE, NJ
Plant Superintendent - Plant Closure

• Established a weighing program to reduce raw material variances from $15,000 unfavorable to $20,000 favorable, which reduced wastes and ensures weighing accuracy.
• Directed, trained, and evaluated three shift managers (overseeing 260 subordinate personnel) producing 350 million pounds of product annually.
• Managed and evaluated union and non-union personnel, developed strong knowledge of (and functioned as third level in) union grievance procedures, resulting in 70 % decrease in union grievances.
• Evaluated SOP's and implemented procedures and processes to improve line efficiencies from 70% to 90%.
• Assisted significantly with the R&D department in developing 12 new products and updating 10 existing products.
• Headed Ad Hoc committee, installed system checks, FIFO, and mandated monthly calibrations on all scales that improved raw material variances from $40,000 unfavorable to $20,000 favorable.
• Reviewed and streamlined packaging materials to maintain inventories and reduce waste by 45%.
• Produced annual saving of $260,000 by developing training programs and cross training guidelines to improve line efficiencies and overall department operations.