Ciro Royster
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French Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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HACCP (Food Safety) Auditor
UdemyNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Interpreting Financial Statements
UdemyJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CHITA
UdemyJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Adobe Illustrator CS 2
UdemyJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
GFSI
EAGLE Certification GroupAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
SQF 8.0
Eagle Auditing, LLCAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Consultant Manufacturing
AlphaSightsNov, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
LinkedInMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Lean Manufacturing & 5S
University of WashingtonJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Master Black Belt
Pro Source ToolsJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified internal auditor
NSF InternationalAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
NSF-IFSEA HACCP Manager (HACCP)
NSF InternationalAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
British Retail Consortium
Costco WholesaleJul, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
LOTO
Build SafeJun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
5 Choices
Panera BreadAug, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
The Habit of Selling
Butler Learning SystemsJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
AIB
AIB International, IncAug, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification
PacificCADFeb, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager (CFSHM)
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP)Sep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/ First Aid & Blood Borne Pathogens
EMS Safety ServicesSep, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Charlie's Produce
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Nov 2021 - Present
Processing Plant Operations from raw materials to finished goods Certified products to Organic Develop recipe and implement into large scale processing Supervise day to day operations working directly with my associates FDA-USDA-WSDA certified facility Meat processing plant experience In charge of a fresh certified organic cold pressed fruit juice line from raw material to HPP processed finished goods RTE plant P & L and Cap Ex full responsibilities Raised sales by 42% year over year above budget Distribution & Logistics working a fleet of 132 trucks Dedicated SQF 9 level 3 plant with 98% score Excellent Always seeking opportunities for new growth both personal and for my associates Continuous improvement initiatives empowering my associates Implementation and roll out of tracking for WIP products Launch and implementation of Maintenance tracking App BOM design and evaluation thru production from raw materials to finished goods Work with sales to launch new products Launched and supported two large supermarket chains with unique line of products Project Manager of the plant to a new cook chill facility West Coast Leader in Produce Show less
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Director Of Operations
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
I currently supervise all operations including production, packaging, sanitation and shipping. I work closely with Marketing & Sales to ensure proper product coverage. Consistently exceeded sales expectations both month to month and year over year. Utilized Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve operations. Restructured the personnel schedule. to better fulfill orders. Focused on the growing the company by 82% year over year. Doubled throughput from a standard 50-60 batch day to 100 to 120 batch day, 7 days a week. Working in conjunction with two national coffee chains with a rapid growth distribution network of 850 coffee outlets. Show less
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Kellogg Company
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Operations
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
I supervised the night shift of the transition of a plant from the west coast to the mid west. The strech island plant comprised 2 fully robotic production lines. The plant ran off of Bosch Doboy Linus 301 I supervised a fully automated dual production line. Created new Flow charts for manufacturing transfer based on 6S. Supervised a 5 crew Maintenance Team. I supervised all data management Verified quality control points Managed an Oracle database Equipment: Mixers, Hinds & Bock, Dehydrators, Bosch Linus 301 Multinational Fortune 500 Show less
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WOW 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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Chief Operating Officer
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Jan 2018 - May 2020
Led the transformation of a small manufacturing Gluten Free provider into a national brand.. I Focused on product development, brand building, team development, P&L, Cap-Ex, AP/AR, and cost analysis per product. I created 12 new flavors and helped launch 4 new large retail accounts( both National and International. I aligned P&L and revised AP & AR accounts, brought EBITDA in line. Implemented quarterly cycle JIT inventory to reconcile data. Extensive Cape-Ex experience with a 1.to 5 year view Expanded accounts to new markets with performance brokers. Worked with my team on the development and launch of a large IT online presence with new 3rd party sites. Created multiple Private Labels and contract manufacturing to expand sales channels. I launched the new marketing in 2019 was able to increase online sales during the Covid-19 break of 2020 making up for contractions with standard sales. Launched new E-Commerce website with full interactive and using the module provided by Shipstation. Developed Marketing strategy to establish a national sales focusing on a West to East development aggressively addressing regional customer needs. Led a team to expand/redesign the brand to different markets. Introduced high speed production such as a tunnel oven, new packaging line with increase in throughput with better yield and lower waste. Brought labor in line with plant and exceeded capacity currently the plant is running at 25% Backed up the plant with a comprehensive data driven ERP. Expanded SKUs and developed new packaging lines, Brought the plant to SQF 8 compliance from a standard GMP audit. The audit had all paperwork and QA adherence with a 97% score out of 100%. I established KPIs for all departments. I created time studies for ERP data adherence. Developed SOPs for production Worked with SCS global to become NON GMO Project Verified Complaint from ingredients to finished product. Worked with my team. Project Manager for relocation of the plant in 2018. Show less
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Operations Manager
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Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
I worked on the concept and implementation of a Food and Beverage manufacturing plant for the Starbucks Company on a 9 month contract basis. I started from inception to execution of the first wholesale/retail bakery for Starbucks. Collaborated with Branding and Marketing to develop a sustainable demographic market plan. Created SOPs for new plants. I specialized in the maintenance, purchasing and improvement of equipment as well as production processes and implementation. I worked with the development of each role for the plant. I worked with inventory management control. I was sent to learn the Princi way of Operations to Milan Italy. I was also sent to Italy due to my fluecy in Italian. I was also commissioned to complete a capacity study that would fulfill the needs of the Italian market from a Supply Chain Perspective to fulfill the needs of the Italian market of baked goods for the Starbucks coffee retail stores. Development and Implementation of a Princi Cloud Kitchen. GMP development and adherence ISO 9000 Compliant Ensure successful associates engagement Leadership development Inventory control thru the use of Crunchtime ERP which was fully compatible with the Oracle ERP used by Starbucks corporate. Equipment: Hobart, Miwi, Rondo, LBC, Bosch, Project Manager for the building of the new fac contract position Multinational Fortune 500 Show less
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Wilcox Farms
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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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Multi Unit Plant Manager
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Supervise a crew of 550 people in various shifts of continuous production of RTE product both in production and manufacture of RTE. the plants where located in Roy Wa, Burlington wa and Great Falls MT. i supervised a warehouse with 3rd party contract for delivery of product.I consistently strived to raise the bar and increase volume and productivity full filling Wilcox customer's needs by adopting continuous improvement initiatives. I utilize a lean production system starting with 5s proceeding to lean manufacturing and then to a six sigma continuous improvement of the standard work place. Worked on Cap-Ex projects for 1 thru 5 years. The plant is FDA, BRC and KOSHER approved. The plants have surpassed requirements by all audit agencies. The Hard Boil Plant is an Aseptic plant. All packaging for this RTE facility is climate controlled to refrigerated temperature and it Nitrogen backfilled to extend product shelf life. All plants are regulated with onsite USDA commissioner The Warehouse I supervised is a fully refrigerated warehouse comprising 624 pallet rack storage units. Extensive Ammonia plant with twin stacks Cryogenic process development and implementation Hourly bacteria testing according to USDA guidelines Nitrogen, aseptic packaging implemented with Multivac equipment. Cryogenic experience as well as RTE packaged refeigerated line. Yield quantifiable production throughout improvement. Equipment: Sanovi, Multivac 4365 self forming film with Nitrogen backfilled 100 million dollar operation Show less
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Panera Bread
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Operation Manager & Safety Manager Fresh Dough Facility
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Aug 2012 - Apr 2016
Making sure that all aspects of production are maintained according to Panera Bread quality standards. Manufactruring and distribution to all 70 cafes in the Pacific Northwest region. When I started we had 3 routes of delivery. In 2016 we had 7 routes with 2 satellite drivers for the Oregon region. The plant is FDA/WSDA and AIB audit ready having passed and exceeded the highest ratings by both agencies. I worked closely to expand the support systems to the Panera cafes in both food and beverage. Reviewed and submitted all production financials along with yearly Cap-Ex forecast and proposal. Introduction to the Cloud Kitchen concept. The plant operated on a weekly operational financial Equipment; Empire, Benier, Lane, LBC & Toyota Supervised shipping and logistics operations. Multinational Fortune 500 Show less
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Yokes Foods
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bakery Manager
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Sales and development of an artisan bread line for Yokes. Worked intensively to better product and sales in all locations. Yokes is a union retail supermarket chain. i supervised all products being produced at 22 locations with focus on Donuts and development of an in-house Artisan Bread line. Sales and development of an artisan bread line for Yokes. Worked intensively to better product and sales in all locations. Yokes is a union retail supermarket chain. i supervised all products being produced at 22 locations with focus on Donuts and development of an in-house Artisan Bread line.
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Petit Chat Bakery
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United States
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Food Production
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General Manager
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Aug 2007 - Oct 2011
I started by helping the owner who was a friend establish and get up and running a small regional artisanal baked goods provider focusing on laminated doughs. I became GM and took the company to cover the Inland Northwest region. I started by helping the owner who was a friend establish and get up and running a small regional artisanal baked goods provider focusing on laminated doughs. I became GM and took the company to cover the Inland Northwest region.
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Genova Bread Co
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United States
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Food Production
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Plant Manager
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Apr 2001 - Aug 2007
I purchased a shell plant complete with 3 production lines. I built a team by hiring some of the most skilled bakers in the IPNW and in 5 years I was able to become the largest bakery in the region supplying from superstores to small restaurants with Wholesale baked goods. In 2004 I opened my restaurant and developed a menu for the business man as the plant was located next to the courthouse. I sold the interest in the business to another competitor in 2007. I purchased a shell plant complete with 3 production lines. I built a team by hiring some of the most skilled bakers in the IPNW and in 5 years I was able to become the largest bakery in the region supplying from superstores to small restaurants with Wholesale baked goods. In 2004 I opened my restaurant and developed a menu for the business man as the plant was located next to the courthouse. I sold the interest in the business to another competitor in 2007.
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Gonzaga Preparatory School
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Plant Manager
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May 1997 - Apr 2002
I was in charge of all departments and operations of Gonzaga Preparatory school. I started as the custodial supervisor and made my way up to Plant Manager. I utilized my extensive knowledge to make the plant better prepared for the 21st century. I focused on special projects and worked closely with operations and develpment. I was in charge of all departments and operations of Gonzaga Preparatory school. I started as the custodial supervisor and made my way up to Plant Manager. I utilized my extensive knowledge to make the plant better prepared for the 21st century. I focused on special projects and worked closely with operations and develpment.
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Career Path Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Job Developer
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May 1992 - Jul 1997
After graduating from Gonzaga I became a job developer for gainful employment with Adults with Developmental Disabilities. I went out and obtained jobs in the competitive job market for adults willing to become part of the work force. I worked with the state in regards to Individual Employment Plans. I matched jobs with the skills of the associate. This job allowed to become familiar with skills that every person has to become successful. I also learned a great deal about associates willingness and capacity to learn. Show less
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Education
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1989 - 1992
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Modern European History and Languages -
1995 - 1997
Whitworth University
Master in International Management, International Business -
2017 - 2018
University of Washington
Certification, six sigma -
1987 - 1989
Regis University
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General -
1984 - 1987
The Webb School
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates -
1974 - 1984
Marist College School of Management
High School, Science -
1987 - 1989
Regis University
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
1993 - 1994
Center for Furniture Craftmanship
Certificate, Furniture Craftmanship under the teaching of Peter Korn
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