Experience

Lyons Magnus

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice President of Operations - Low Acid

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Charles & Alice

• France
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2023



Charles and Alice

• Plant Director

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2023



Kerry

• Ireland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2014

  Manage Low Acid Aseptic Manufacturing facility specializing in nutritional beverages, performance beverages, and broth products. Additional production capability includes hot and cold fill PET bottling and flexible low A(w) sauce packaging. Manage Low Acid Aseptic Manufacturing facility specializing in nutritional beverages, performance beverages, and broth products. Additional production capability includes hot and cold fill PET bottling and flexible low A(w) sauce packaging.



Dr Pepper Snapple Group

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Managed all aspects of a low acid aseptic operation to include Safety, Quality, Cost, Maintenance, and Budgets. Managed all aspects of a low acid aseptic operation to include Safety, Quality, Cost, Maintenance, and Budgets.



Dairy Farmers of America

• United States
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Oct 2011

  Manage all operations at Mechanicsburg, PA facility manufacturing Starbucks Frappuccino. Manage all operations at Mechanicsburg, PA facility manufacturing Starbucks Frappuccino.



National Fruit Product Company, Inc.

• Plant Manager - South Canning

  • Nov 2009 - Sep 2010

  Managed production of apple sauce, apple slices, apple butter, and pie filling. Responsible for all aspects of operations on three manufacturing lines. Managed production of apple sauce, apple slices, apple butter, and pie filling. Responsible for all aspects of operations on three manufacturing lines.



Robey Inc

• General Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2009

  Overall responsibility for a $7M stucco application business. Directly managed Estimating, Project Management, and Office Administration. Developed business structure and programs to facilitate growth in the commercial sector. Implemented new computer software to allow management of project cost. Grew business 22% in a challenging construction market. Maintained a solid core of residential clients while developing business opportunities in the commercial sector. Built relationships… Show more Overall responsibility for a $7M stucco application business. Directly managed Estimating, Project Management, and Office Administration. Developed business structure and programs to facilitate growth in the commercial sector. Implemented new computer software to allow management of project cost. Grew business 22% in a challenging construction market. Maintained a solid core of residential clients while developing business opportunities in the commercial sector. Built relationships with key customers and suppliers through focused networking. Took an active role in trade association memberships. Secured and managed the largest project in company history ($1.25M) restoring exterior cladding on a 35 unit condominium. Maintained constant communication with the property manager, condominium owners, and contractors. Project completed ahead of schedule, under budget, with virtually no complaints. Show less Overall responsibility for a $7M stucco application business. Directly managed Estimating, Project Management, and Office Administration. Developed business structure and programs to facilitate growth in the commercial sector. Implemented new computer software to allow management of project cost. Grew business 22% in a challenging construction market. Maintained a solid core of residential clients while developing business opportunities in the commercial sector. Built relationships… Show more Overall responsibility for a $7M stucco application business. Directly managed Estimating, Project Management, and Office Administration. Developed business structure and programs to facilitate growth in the commercial sector. Implemented new computer software to allow management of project cost. Grew business 22% in a challenging construction market. Maintained a solid core of residential clients while developing business opportunities in the commercial sector. Built relationships with key customers and suppliers through focused networking. Took an active role in trade association memberships. Secured and managed the largest project in company history ($1.25M) restoring exterior cladding on a 35 unit condominium. Maintained constant communication with the property manager, condominium owners, and contractors. Project completed ahead of schedule, under budget, with virtually no complaints. Show less



Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages

• Deputy Plant Manager

  • Jul 2004 - Sep 2006

  Overall responsibility for all aspects of operations at a 400+ non-union plant, producing over 47 million cases of finished product annually. Held responsibility for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Motivation for all operating areas. Financial responsibilities included a Maintenance budget of $18M, Manufacturing Supplies budget of $5M, and achieving the direct cost standard for all production. Directly managed 6 Operations Managers, 1 Maintenance Manager, and 1 Production Planning… Show more Overall responsibility for all aspects of operations at a 400+ non-union plant, producing over 47 million cases of finished product annually. Held responsibility for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Motivation for all operating areas. Financial responsibilities included a Maintenance budget of $18M, Manufacturing Supplies budget of $5M, and achieving the direct cost standard for all production. Directly managed 6 Operations Managers, 1 Maintenance Manager, and 1 Production Planning Manager. Held daily reviews of results for key performance metrics with key management staff. Communicated plant status and performance at business meeting venues. Performed as the Interim Plant Manager January through September 2006 Implemented the 5S's program and 20 Keys to the entire plant. Utilized Six Sigma techniques for process improvement in aseptic manufacturing. Worked closely with technical development in managing packaging changes. Implemented PET bottle design changes and corrugate changes to reduce material cost. Drove continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing departments. Performance improvements as high as 50% were achieved. Initiated supplier quality improvements with key suppliers. Collaborated with Purchasing, Quality management, and suppliers to assure compliance with quality standards for incoming packaging materials.

• Deputy Plant Manager

  • Feb 2004 - Jun 2004

  Responsible for all Operations at a 350 employee union plant, producing 30 million cases of finished product annually. Managed 6 operating departments, maintenance, boilers, and wastewater treatment. Financial responsibility included $15M in indirect budgets and achieving the cost standard for direct budgets. Managed operations during union contract negotiations. Drove continuous improvement in aseptic manufacturing utilizing statistical process control. Worked closely with… Show more Responsible for all Operations at a 350 employee union plant, producing 30 million cases of finished product annually. Managed 6 operating departments, maintenance, boilers, and wastewater treatment. Financial responsibility included $15M in indirect budgets and achieving the cost standard for direct budgets. Managed operations during union contract negotiations. Drove continuous improvement in aseptic manufacturing utilizing statistical process control. Worked closely with technical and engineering to launch new PET hotfill product line.



Chocolate Box

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2002 - Jan 2004

  Led operational aspects on the project team that planned, designed, and commissioned the low acid Tetra Brik aseptic manufacturing line. Worked closely with a process authority and quality team to develop a HACCP plan and register the low acid process with the FDA. Staffed the line with 50 employees. Developed and executed an extensive training program for all employees. Chocolate Box commissioning was completed ahead of schedule. The line delivered a positive $400K operating variance… Show more Led operational aspects on the project team that planned, designed, and commissioned the low acid Tetra Brik aseptic manufacturing line. Worked closely with a process authority and quality team to develop a HACCP plan and register the low acid process with the FDA. Staffed the line with 50 employees. Developed and executed an extensive training program for all employees. Chocolate Box commissioning was completed ahead of schedule. The line delivered a positive $400K operating variance the first full year. Drove documentation of all quality, operating, and maintenance procedures. Chocolate Box is viewed as the benchmark production area in CSAB in terms of design, performance, and culture. Show less Led operational aspects on the project team that planned, designed, and commissioned the low acid Tetra Brik aseptic manufacturing line. Worked closely with a process authority and quality team to develop a HACCP plan and register the low acid process with the FDA. Staffed the line with 50 employees. Developed and executed an extensive training program for all employees. Chocolate Box commissioning was completed ahead of schedule. The line delivered a positive $400K operating variance… Show more Led operational aspects on the project team that planned, designed, and commissioned the low acid Tetra Brik aseptic manufacturing line. Worked closely with a process authority and quality team to develop a HACCP plan and register the low acid process with the FDA. Staffed the line with 50 employees. Developed and executed an extensive training program for all employees. Chocolate Box commissioning was completed ahead of schedule. The line delivered a positive $400K operating variance the first full year. Drove documentation of all quality, operating, and maintenance procedures. Chocolate Box is viewed as the benchmark production area in CSAB in terms of design, performance, and culture. Show less



Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Feb 2002

  Managed operations in 3 manufacturing departments consisting of 175 employees in a union plant. Responsible the Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Motivation for all areas. Initiated continuous improvement teams in the departments. Responsible for the receipt and storage of raw ingredients. Managed operations in 3 manufacturing departments consisting of 175 employees in a union plant. Responsible the Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Motivation for all areas. Initiated continuous improvement teams in the departments. Responsible for the receipt and storage of raw ingredients.



Cadbury Limited

• Third Party Manufacturing Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

  Selected to participate in Cadbury Schweppes prestigious Accelerated Development Program (ADP). This program provides promising executives the chance to gain a greater understanding of the company's global operations by working abroad and participating in special projects with a multinational focus. Managed production planning for manufacturing facilities in four international locations. Worked closely with marketing in managing special product releases for promotions. Participated on the… Show more Selected to participate in Cadbury Schweppes prestigious Accelerated Development Program (ADP). This program provides promising executives the chance to gain a greater understanding of the company's global operations by working abroad and participating in special projects with a multinational focus. Managed production planning for manufacturing facilities in four international locations. Worked closely with marketing in managing special product releases for promotions. Participated on the developmental team for the Cadbury Café concept. Managed the DIOR (Demand Initiated Ordering) system for ordering and releasing packaging materials from suppliers. Collaborated with Buying and Plant management in supplier evaluations. Converted the DIOR system from mainframe environment to a windows environment. Show less Selected to participate in Cadbury Schweppes prestigious Accelerated Development Program (ADP). This program provides promising executives the chance to gain a greater understanding of the company's global operations by working abroad and participating in special projects with a multinational focus. Managed production planning for manufacturing facilities in four international locations. Worked closely with marketing in managing special product releases for promotions. Participated on the… Show more Selected to participate in Cadbury Schweppes prestigious Accelerated Development Program (ADP). This program provides promising executives the chance to gain a greater understanding of the company's global operations by working abroad and participating in special projects with a multinational focus. Managed production planning for manufacturing facilities in four international locations. Worked closely with marketing in managing special product releases for promotions. Participated on the developmental team for the Cadbury Café concept. Managed the DIOR (Demand Initiated Ordering) system for ordering and releasing packaging materials from suppliers. Collaborated with Buying and Plant management in supplier evaluations. Converted the DIOR system from mainframe environment to a windows environment. Show less



Cadbury Schwepps Americas Beverages

• Material Handling Manager

  • Mar 1994 - Dec 1998

  Managed all Shipping, Receiving, and Storage of raw ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods for the Aspers plant. The warehouse and shipping operations comprised of 75 employees. Managed warehouses in 3 different locations, including third party warehousing. Managed operation of a company semi-tractor trailer truck fleet consisting of 10 trucks and 15 drivers. Key member of the team to implement SAP and SAP Warehouse management system. Managed all Shipping, Receiving, and Storage of raw ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods for the Aspers plant. The warehouse and shipping operations comprised of 75 employees. Managed warehouses in 3 different locations, including third party warehousing. Managed operation of a company semi-tractor trailer truck fleet consisting of 10 trucks and 15 drivers. Key member of the team to implement SAP and SAP Warehouse management system.



Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages

• Warehouse/Fleet Manager

  • Jan 1991 - Feb 1994

  Managed a 200K SF finished Goods warehouse and all shipping operations. Managed third party warehouse and interplant movement of goods. Managed operation of semi-tractor trailer fleet consisting of 10 trucks and 15 drivers.

• Pest Control Operator

  • Aug 1988 - Dec 1990

  Managed pest control for the Aspers manufacturing plant and warehouses. Supervised a sanitation crew of 15 people. Served as the Plant Safety Coordinator and the Plant Environmental Compliance Officer. Supervised 15 employees in the Yard Department during seasonal production.