DRIVING RESULTS WITH SUPPLY CHAIN PRECISION
Customer-centric Operations and Supply Chain Management Leader with an impeccable record of driving multimillion dollar savings and improved productivity within entrepreneurial and Fortune 500 organizations both domestic and international. Change agent expert at leading restructurings, start-ups, and turnarounds toward growth and profitability. At ease interfacing with all layers and functions of an organization to form collaborative solutions that create efficiencies and optimize performance. Driver of outstanding results through continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing/Kaizen and business process improvements. Cross-functional motivator who builds world-class teams to exceed expectations. Knowledge of French, both written and spoken.
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
MERGER AND TURNAROUND Achieved the impossible working on integration of ACH (high margin business of customized products) and ADM (high volume/low margin commodities business) into one unified corporation. Assessed procedures, transitioned more than 1,200 product SKUs and product formulas and established KPIs, allowing co-existence, Stratas, 2009-2011.
START-UP - Oversaw manufacturing, co-packing, planning, procurement, safety and distribution and transportation for this venture $1.5B start-up business, Stratas, 2009-2011.
RE-ENGINEERING Saved 8% ($4M) in annual operations costs by leading project initiative to right size the manufacturing operation through re-engineering with the business portfolio, ACH, 2007-2009.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Improved complete and on time deliveries from 89% to 98% for retail store brand business by spearheading processes to improve customer service, ACH, 2006-2007.
INNOVATION Introduced new product formulations and more than 250 new SKUs by embracing cost effective flexible manufacturing processes, Slim-Fast, 2004-2005.
COMPETENCIES THAT OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE
- Start-ups and Turnarounds - Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen/TPM/5S
- Strategic Planning - Mergers and Takeovers
- Union Negotiations - Customer Satisfaction
- International Operations - ISO 9000, BRC, SQF, Quality
- Restructurings
INDUSTRIES Food Dairy/Nutriceutical, (Bars/Powders/Beverage Low Acid Aseptic)/ Oil & Shortenings/Bakery
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES - Confident, Calm, Organized, Patient, Approachable, Focused, Well Spoken, Consistent
A CAREER OF INCREASED EFFICIENCIES, PRODUCTIVITY AND REVENUES
ZENTIS FOOD SOLUTIONS NORTH AMERICA LLC
Plymouth, IN 2011 - Present
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
STRATAS FOODS, Joint venture between ACH Food Companies and ADM
Memphis, TN 2006 2011
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS, 2009 2011
Supported network of five manufacturing facilities across country, plus five co-packers and four 3 PL distribution centers that manufacture and distribute retail store brand oils, shortenings and food ingredients (B2B supply) for the retail, food service and custom markets. Served on executive leadership team reporting to CEO. Led turnaround, and start-up for this merger. Held P&L responsibility for $1.1B budget with three direct and 500 indirect reports.
Slashed operating costs 32% ($30M) annually by turning around and restructuring operations and supply chain operations and systems of ACH and ADM, while rationalizing three manufacturing sites and five distribution centers.
Facilitated post transition productivity initiative, identifying $16M in additional annual cost improvements within the Stratas Supply Chain.
Initiated Six Sigma lean effective operations organization, including establishment of roles, accountabilities and recruitment of personnel, while leveraging strengths of parent companies.
Reduced ingredient costs regarding waste and scrap 25% by monitoring weight control and changeover processes.
ACH FOOD COMPANIES, Division of Associated British Foods
Memphis, TN 2006 2009
VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, 2007 2009
Oversaw four manufacturing facilities with 400+ employees producing retail store brand oils, food service baking and frying products and food ingredient customized blends. Managed working capital within the plants and distribution centers to reduce out of-code products. Ensured business compliance with legal, ethical and community standards. Held P&L responsibility for $55M budget with six direct and 420 indirect reports.
Identified savings opportunities of more than 4% ($8M) for all ACH businesses by facilitating cross-functional productivity team.
Supported company ERP initiative and successful Wave-1 conversion to SAP, while serving as leader of the change management process.
Improved throughput in production line efficiency 12%.
DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING CONSUMER OILS, Memphis, TN 2006 2007
Provided hands-on leadership for all company manufacturing operations. Coordinated departments of three manufacturing facilities with 300+ employees producing consumer oils, syrups and shortenings for branded and store brand labels for this $1.5B corporation. Achieved optimum efficiency, throughput and economy of operations, while exceeding customer expectations and maximizing profitability. Held P&L responsibility for $30M budget with three direct and 310 indirect reports.
Saved 5% ($1.5M) annually by developing manufacturing metrics and associated action planning process in three facilities, driving continuous improvement in quality, safety, cost and customer service.
Led team focusing on reduction of over-aged product, reducing losses $1M annually, while establishing new business S&OP process to manage inventory proactively and reduce working capital by 6%.
SLIM-FAST FOODS COMPANY, Acquired by Unilever
Covington, TN and West Palm Beach, FL 1998 2005
VICE PRESIDENT MANUFACTURING /SUPPLY CHAIN, 2004 2005
Managed self-manufacture and co-packaging operations that included purchasing, demand and supply planning, quality assurance, distribution and transportation for $700M company. Led operations for 10 co-packaging factories, two self-manufactured sites and three distributions centers producing and distributing Slim-Fast nutritional drinks, bars and powders. Held P&L responsibility for $800M budget with five direct and 250 indirect reports.
Served on leadership team reporting to Unilever North American Food Group.
Reduced overhead 45% ($10M) that led to bottom-line improvement of five margin points by restructuring manufacturing organization that included plant shutdown and reduction of 55% of workforce.
Developed contract packer continuous improvement process that yielded 25% ($2M) in cost savings and a 30% reduction in consumer complaints.
VICE PRESIDENT BEVERAGE OPERATIONS, 2001 2004
PLANT MANAGER, 1998 2001
Managed one co-pack juice high acid operation and two low acid self-manufacturing facilities with 470 employees that produced 30 million cases a year. Drove best practices and standardization within supply chain. Assured maintenance of gross profit margins. Led $35M capital expansion in existing facility and built new $100M Greenfield site. Held P&L responsibility for $230M budget with three direct and 470 indirect reports.
Facilitated $5M+ in supply chain savings over three years by driving synergies with purchasing, research and development, distribution/transportation and marketing.
Launched six nutritional bar roll-outs (200 SKUs) worth more than 10% in new revenues.
Drove implementation of continuous improvement process by establishing unique matrix training and certification program and implementation of TPM throughout the supply chain.
THE DANNON COMPANY
PANT MANAGER, 1995 1998
Turned around plant from losses to profitability. Actively involved in teamster union contracts. Initiated pay-for-performance incentives. Strengthened every measurement.
MANUFACTURING/ENGINEERING MANAGER, 1993 1995
PRODUCTION MANAGER (GROUPE DANONE, SECLIN, FRANCE), 1991 1993
PRODUCTION MANAGER, LINE MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR, 1983 1991
EDUCATION
BS, Biology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 1983 |
