Brendan Maguire
Director Of Operations at The Essential Baking Company- Claim this Profile
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Eric Zimmerman, CPA
Brendan and I worked together in a variety of different capacities spanning 12 years. First as partners (Finance and Operations) in an Artisan Bread operation and lastly as counterparts covering a larger group of multi-category bakeries in North America. Throughout this time, Brendan has always exhibited an unmatched work ethic, collaborative mind, and positive attitude. He was the first Operations partner I worked with who really showed me the ropes and embraced Finance as a business partner. Working together, we were able to implement a number of operational improvements including large scale waste reductions, continuous improvement on direct labor efficiency and throughput, as well as small and large-scale investment projects. Brendan excels at identifying areas of opportunity with the largest financial payback and often coming up with creative and cost effective solutions for achieving the best ROI. Additionally, he is a fantastic leader and through his guidance and oversight, the Van Nuys bakery has become the best-in-class Artisan bakery in the world. Through time and effort he has helped to build the most tenured, loyal and high functioning bakery team I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I truly enjoyed working with Brendan and hope to have the opportunity to do so again.
Ger Crosbie
Brendan is an Experienced, Results Driven Business Leader. He is Goal Driven, Accountable, Team Orientated and Collaborative with strategic vision and foresight in delivering required Business Results. Has the determination always to get the job done through absorbing complex detail and providing guidance for others in true Leadership fashion. He has excellent Communication and Influencing skills in multi-functional System Driven Environments. Adds value by challenging established practices to deliver creative and innovative improvements /solutions through Team Involvement - resulting in Continuous Business Improvements while recognising the importance of Sustainable Change and the criticality of Succession Planning. In his Professional Life to date he has achieved the respect of Team Members, Colleagues and Board Members.
Eric Zimmerman, CPA
Brendan and I worked together in a variety of different capacities spanning 12 years. First as partners (Finance and Operations) in an Artisan Bread operation and lastly as counterparts covering a larger group of multi-category bakeries in North America. Throughout this time, Brendan has always exhibited an unmatched work ethic, collaborative mind, and positive attitude. He was the first Operations partner I worked with who really showed me the ropes and embraced Finance as a business partner. Working together, we were able to implement a number of operational improvements including large scale waste reductions, continuous improvement on direct labor efficiency and throughput, as well as small and large-scale investment projects. Brendan excels at identifying areas of opportunity with the largest financial payback and often coming up with creative and cost effective solutions for achieving the best ROI. Additionally, he is a fantastic leader and through his guidance and oversight, the Van Nuys bakery has become the best-in-class Artisan bakery in the world. Through time and effort he has helped to build the most tenured, loyal and high functioning bakery team I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I truly enjoyed working with Brendan and hope to have the opportunity to do so again.
Ger Crosbie
Brendan is an Experienced, Results Driven Business Leader. He is Goal Driven, Accountable, Team Orientated and Collaborative with strategic vision and foresight in delivering required Business Results. Has the determination always to get the job done through absorbing complex detail and providing guidance for others in true Leadership fashion. He has excellent Communication and Influencing skills in multi-functional System Driven Environments. Adds value by challenging established practices to deliver creative and innovative improvements /solutions through Team Involvement - resulting in Continuous Business Improvements while recognising the importance of Sustainable Change and the criticality of Succession Planning. In his Professional Life to date he has achieved the respect of Team Members, Colleagues and Board Members.
Eric Zimmerman, CPA
Brendan and I worked together in a variety of different capacities spanning 12 years. First as partners (Finance and Operations) in an Artisan Bread operation and lastly as counterparts covering a larger group of multi-category bakeries in North America. Throughout this time, Brendan has always exhibited an unmatched work ethic, collaborative mind, and positive attitude. He was the first Operations partner I worked with who really showed me the ropes and embraced Finance as a business partner. Working together, we were able to implement a number of operational improvements including large scale waste reductions, continuous improvement on direct labor efficiency and throughput, as well as small and large-scale investment projects. Brendan excels at identifying areas of opportunity with the largest financial payback and often coming up with creative and cost effective solutions for achieving the best ROI. Additionally, he is a fantastic leader and through his guidance and oversight, the Van Nuys bakery has become the best-in-class Artisan bakery in the world. Through time and effort he has helped to build the most tenured, loyal and high functioning bakery team I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I truly enjoyed working with Brendan and hope to have the opportunity to do so again.
Ger Crosbie
Brendan is an Experienced, Results Driven Business Leader. He is Goal Driven, Accountable, Team Orientated and Collaborative with strategic vision and foresight in delivering required Business Results. Has the determination always to get the job done through absorbing complex detail and providing guidance for others in true Leadership fashion. He has excellent Communication and Influencing skills in multi-functional System Driven Environments. Adds value by challenging established practices to deliver creative and innovative improvements /solutions through Team Involvement - resulting in Continuous Business Improvements while recognising the importance of Sustainable Change and the criticality of Succession Planning. In his Professional Life to date he has achieved the respect of Team Members, Colleagues and Board Members.
Eric Zimmerman, CPA
Brendan and I worked together in a variety of different capacities spanning 12 years. First as partners (Finance and Operations) in an Artisan Bread operation and lastly as counterparts covering a larger group of multi-category bakeries in North America. Throughout this time, Brendan has always exhibited an unmatched work ethic, collaborative mind, and positive attitude. He was the first Operations partner I worked with who really showed me the ropes and embraced Finance as a business partner. Working together, we were able to implement a number of operational improvements including large scale waste reductions, continuous improvement on direct labor efficiency and throughput, as well as small and large-scale investment projects. Brendan excels at identifying areas of opportunity with the largest financial payback and often coming up with creative and cost effective solutions for achieving the best ROI. Additionally, he is a fantastic leader and through his guidance and oversight, the Van Nuys bakery has become the best-in-class Artisan bakery in the world. Through time and effort he has helped to build the most tenured, loyal and high functioning bakery team I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I truly enjoyed working with Brendan and hope to have the opportunity to do so again.
Ger Crosbie
Brendan is an Experienced, Results Driven Business Leader. He is Goal Driven, Accountable, Team Orientated and Collaborative with strategic vision and foresight in delivering required Business Results. Has the determination always to get the job done through absorbing complex detail and providing guidance for others in true Leadership fashion. He has excellent Communication and Influencing skills in multi-functional System Driven Environments. Adds value by challenging established practices to deliver creative and innovative improvements /solutions through Team Involvement - resulting in Continuous Business Improvements while recognising the importance of Sustainable Change and the criticality of Succession Planning. In his Professional Life to date he has achieved the respect of Team Members, Colleagues and Board Members.
Experience
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The Essential Baking Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2023
Overall responsibility for the company operations and with responsibility to assist in taking the business through the next phase of growth. Overall responsibility for the company operations and with responsibility to assist in taking the business through the next phase of growth.
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DVP - Bakery Operations
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2020
Oversaw all operations and personnel for four bakery units, two artisan bread and two sweet goods employing 1,100 non-union employees with output in excess of 160MM Lbs. per annum. • Managed execution of $11.25MM of Capital Expenditure projects with return on investment and $4.5MM of Core Capital Expenditure projects for business unit sustainability. • Promoted and inspired a shared vision of a Lean and 5-S environment, encouraging staff via positive feedback, generating a culture of… Show more Oversaw all operations and personnel for four bakery units, two artisan bread and two sweet goods employing 1,100 non-union employees with output in excess of 160MM Lbs. per annum. • Managed execution of $11.25MM of Capital Expenditure projects with return on investment and $4.5MM of Core Capital Expenditure projects for business unit sustainability. • Promoted and inspired a shared vision of a Lean and 5-S environment, encouraging staff via positive feedback, generating a culture of excellence and annual savings in excess of $1.5MM. • Built teams and structures in bakeries generating a more cohesive and efficient operational multi-site environment and facilitated the startup of new process lines at two sites.
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General Manager
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May 2003 - Sep 2018
Oversaw all operations and personnel for a 24-7 automated artisan bakery employing 330 non-union employees with output in excess of 50MM Lbs. per annum. • Acted as Project Manager for extension of present bakery doubling square footage to 130K, commencing construction in June, 2014 meeting deadline to have the new production line in operation for sales by March, 2015. Expenditure for the project was overall $50MM+. • Increased original bakery capacity by 40% without changing out the… Show more Oversaw all operations and personnel for a 24-7 automated artisan bakery employing 330 non-union employees with output in excess of 50MM Lbs. per annum. • Acted as Project Manager for extension of present bakery doubling square footage to 130K, commencing construction in June, 2014 meeting deadline to have the new production line in operation for sales by March, 2015. Expenditure for the project was overall $50MM+. • Increased original bakery capacity by 40% without changing out the existing plant base process lines which were present in the plant from its inception and with minimal capital input. Capital Expenditure spend on this project achieved ROI of 3yrs or less. • Oversaw generation of $600K to $1MM sustainable savings annually through optimizations, saving $968K in 2014-2015. • Assessed systems and efficiencies in the Van Nuys bakery from the outset with a view to improvement. Introduced systems to improve business management. • Served as interim GM for four months in newly purchased bakery in La Mirada until new GM was hired. • Established a strong, self-motivated management team, with a number of key members promoted to important positions within the Aryzta group. • Facilitated seamless installation of initially Movex and subsequently SAP business management systems into the bakery. • Plant achieved Superior grade for AIB firstly and NSF subsequently; continuously from 2004 to 2011. From 2011 to present achieved uninterrupted BRC Grade A and then Grade AA. • Filled interim Bakery Director role for the Los Angeles Fresh Bakery production unit between 2006 and 2008, while also holding responsibility for Van Nuys site; establishing complimentary management principles across sites, creating structure to manage the site independently. • Undertook caretaker GM role in NJ bakery between GM’s on two occasions between 2003 and 2005. • Participated actively in Swedesboro bakery new management transition from July 2017 to March 2018.
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Education
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University College Dublin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture, Food Chemistry & Animal Nutrition Major -
University College Dublin
Master of Science (M.S.), Agriculture,, Food Chemistry & Animal Nutrition Major
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