Productivity Manager

• Apr 2021 - Present

Production Supervisor

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

General Manager of Operations/ SQF Practitioner

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2020

*General Manager of Operations with responsibilities in managing personnel, ensuring process efficiency, purchasing process equipment, developing company strategies and SQF Compliance. • Spec’d, purchased and supervised install of high-speed slicing equipment doubling facilities output • Managed the overhaul of the plants ventilation system to make OSHA, and food safe compliant • Obtained initial SQF certification in 8 months, score 94, recertification score 96 • Increased business efficiency by; sourcing 3 new custom glass jars for our product, hiring key management personnel, designing new racking in our production warehouse, and shipping warehouse. • Brought in lower cost cleaning chemicals and created a safe restricted access area • Built strong cohesive teams that increased the facilities process and production needs • Production forecasting, facility and staff scheduling to ensure the right people/products were in the right place at the right time. • Reduced waste on production lines by establishing business processes and holding accountability with management personnel. • Trained and promoted team members into key leadership roles, creating an environment focused on continuous improvement. • Added processes and controls for safety to maintain worker safety and business profitability • Commercialized and launched 27 new items in 12 months Show less

Director Of Operations

• May 2014 - Mar 2017

28 years at Awrey's. Overhaul of 219,000 sq ft manufacturing and warehousing = Installed high volume dedicated Gluten-Free production line (bars, Cookies, Granola,). Volume increased to 2 full shifts of production in 5 months time. Responsible for procurement, scheduling, warehousing, maintenance and sanitation functions. Focused on volume increase, production efficiency improvements, personnel development, SQF attainment achieved 80% score improvement and productivity gains.

Brand Manager

• Feb 2013 - Dec 2014

Manage marketing strategies to increase and revitalize brand appeal and awareness. Refocus brand image. Manage marketing events. Implement profiles of social media, P.R. and other marketing needs for trade shows and sales staffing. Relaunch the Awrey Bakery retail line, to the Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois markets.Redevelop digital media platformsRedesign retail store visuals, and focusDevelop presentations for sales groupCreate marketing materials for sales groupCorporate P.R. Show less

Community Outreach and Charitable Donations

• Jun 2010 - Feb 2013

Community Outreach and Charitable Programs• Handle all charitable donations on behalf of the company.• Spear head for Awrey’s sponsorship of 2011 Ford Arts Beats and Eats, managing and working all events.• Handled all news media activities for Awrey’s 100th anniversary. • Organized company banquet and presentation for all employees and retirees. • Company liaison with Livonia Chamber of Commerce.

Purchasing Analyst

• Jun 2010 - Feb 2013

Purchasing Analyst• Order all raw materials needed for production. • Track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery with extremely tight delivery and production targets.• Analyze prices; review and provide alternatives to production.• Coordinate between operations and sales support when material shortfalls occur.• Build strong relationship with suppliers to leverage best possible outcome for product quality and order fulfillment. • Negotiate the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and scheduled needs. • Insure accuracy of inventory data.• Inter-plant inventory transfers when required. • Identify supplier quality issues and trigger problem-solving.• Manage incoming ingredient/supply inventories balanced with ever changing production schedules. Show less

Assistant Credit Manager - AP/AR

• Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

Assistant Credit Manager- AP/AR• Daily cash processing, allocation, posting and reporting. • Daily invoicing, process, print and mail.• Investigate shortages, deductions and ascertain viability of deductions and shortages. • Process all sample credits and checks: Data entry, tracking, answering broker/customer inquiries, issuing check request.• Data entry of all credits, deductions and rebates.• Follow up on non-documented deductions with Credit Manager, Sales Team and Brokers.• Data extraction from AS/400 for P&L reporting.• Daily collateral borrow when credit manager absent.• Borrowing base bank reporting and creation when credit manager absent.• Journal entries as directed by Credit Manager, Controller and CFO.• Entry of corporate price deck changes when necessary. Show less

Realtor Associate/Marketing Manager

• Jan 2000 - Mar 2007

• Real Estate Sales/leasing. • New home design consultation, from ground break to final walk thru and closing. • Real Estate Sales/leasing. • New home design consultation, from ground break to final walk thru and closing.

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

• Jan 1996 - Dec 1999

• Supported of 6 regional sales managers maintaining 600 customers 62 brokers with company sales of $70 million year (product placement and conversions, food shows, broker training and new product introductions).• Member of new product team (concept, development, production, and marketing of new products).• Operational management of marketing programs.• Created layout, updated, and edited copy and photography for custom color product literature.• Supervised collateral materials disbursement.• Developed computer sales expense and promotion tracking system.• Developed and maintained product information (nutritional information, case packs, cubes, weights, dimensions, and kosher status).• Key in the implementation and use of new AS/400 and Windows based sales software.• Coordinated national sales meetings, organized meetings and coordinating itineraries for all sales people. Show less

Customer Service Representative

• Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

• Processed and responsible for 110 plus purchase orders per week. Follow up detail entailed order entry, confirmation, product specs, pricing, samples, collateral material orders and shipping e.t.a. Supported 62 national brokers.• Customers included SYSCO, Alliant, US Foodservice, Ameriserve, McLane, Sky Chefs, Baskin-Robbins, LaQuinta Inns, Little Caesars and 9 major private label groups

Manager- Outlet Store

• Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

• Merchandising management accountability• Responsible for all internal and external product purchases• Hired all personnel • Supervision of 15 employees • Scheduled all work shifts• Opened and closing duties as necessary• Daily cash balancing and deposit • Outlet store sales average $1.9 Million year • Maintained and implemented new policies and procedures

Assistant Manager- Outlet Store

• Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

• Made cash deposit, balance and change order daily• Placed stock orders for next day operation• Maintained inventory of purchased products• Supervision of employees

Manufacturing Internship

• May 1992 - Aug 1992

Internship with retail bakery manufacturer (Annual sales approx. 40 Million per year) • Recommended changes to improve packaging for increased impulse purchases of product. • Improved changes to line operations in cake production department to increase efficiency. • Coordinated new product development between Awrey and Balfour and supported introduction to the Australian market. • Worked with marketing department toward the development of a frozen bakery line. Internship with retail bakery manufacturer (Annual sales approx. 40 Million per year) • Recommended changes to improve packaging for increased impulse purchases of product. • Improved changes to line operations in cake production department to increase efficiency. • Coordinated new product development between Awrey and Balfour and supported introduction to the Australian market. • Worked with marketing department toward the development of a frozen bakery line.

Outlet Store Clerk

• Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

• Responsible for cash balance on register, replenishing stock and staging orders for the following day. • Cake decorating • Responsible for cash balance on register, replenishing stock and staging orders for the following day. • Cake decorating