Purchasing Supervisor

• Oct 2020 - Present

Purchasing Supervisor

• Sep 2020 - Present

Responsible for supervising purchasing activities related to all plant operating supplies to meet production, cost and quality needs. Authorize purchases within budgetary limitations, awards orders and approve bills for payment. Assure that all aspects of job performance are geared for Food Safety and Quality that meets and exceeds regulatory, industry, customer and BRC standards. MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES(i.e., Policies, procedures, goals, etc. for which you are responsible.) Ensures procurement of needed materials and supplies by reviewing and authorizing purchases and negotiates with vendors on price, terms, discounts and freight allowances. Works with production management to coordinate materials and supply procurement volumes and timing in alignment with production needs. Establish and maintain protocols for coordinating required inventory levels with the shipping and receiving management team. Prepares and distributes requests for bids, analyzes responses, follows up with vendor representatives and determines vendor selection. Measures vendor performance, works with vendors to resolve supply or payment issues, and continuously assesses viability of continuing vendor relationship. Researches vendors for unique or special material or supply needs and reports options to management. Performs other duties as assigned Show less

Warehouse Supervisor

• Sep 2018 - Present

The warehouse supervisor plans,organizes and monitors the receiving, storage and distribution of all items received either from suppliers or the plant, ensuring a smooth and consistent operation so supplies are located and distributed to proper departments in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customer requirements. The position oversees the receiving storage and distribution of items, including but not limited to inventory control, and ensures expenditures are within guidelines: and supervises 9 associates across one shift.Essential Functions : Show less

Inventory Control, Warehouse & Logistics Manager

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

Inventory Manager: Counted and verified daily inventories of finished products produced from 3 separate production lines and then cross checked results against production and shipping records to maintain accurate in house and offsite storage location inventories. Identified and implemented inventory procedures to improve inventory accuracy. Negotiated outside storage rates for frozen & fresh inventory. Identified opportunities for freight savings and negotiated freight rates. Inventory Manager: Counted and verified daily inventories of finished products produced from 3 separate production lines and then cross checked results against production and shipping records to maintain accurate in house and offsite storage location inventories. Identified and implemented inventory procedures to improve inventory accuracy. Negotiated outside storage rates for frozen & fresh inventory. Identified opportunities for freight savings and negotiated freight rates.

Executive Administrative Assistant

• Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

Market value. Inc November 2015 – Present Provide high-level administrative and business support to the Owner; maintain administrative and lease filing systems; scan and upload correspondence, leases, deeds, etc. into the Real Estate Database; and assist with preparation of correspondence, reports and presentations; Billing responsibilities: identify invoice discrepancies; generate monthly emails to counterparties for billing; prepare and maintain invoices for payment process. . Show less

Production & Logistics Manager

• Mar 1999 - Oct 2013

• Customer Service Manager: Responsible for receiving sales orders, invoicing customers, scheduling production for customer’s individual needs, and arranging transportation for the finished products for such companies as McDonalds, Alpha Baking, Bob Evans Inc., Sara Lee Foods, Sysco Foods Inc., U.S Foods Inc., and Digistics.• Inventory Manager: Counted and verified daily inventories of finished products produced from 3 separate production lines and then cross checked results against production and shipping records to maintain accurate in house and offsite storage location inventories. Identified and implemented inventory procedures to improve inventory accuracy. Negotiated outside storage rates for frozen & fresh inventory. Identified opportunities for freight savings and negotiated freight rates.• Personnel Supervisor: Responsible for daily and weekly scheduling and editing of production and packaging personal.• Sales Forecasting & Production Scheduling: Utilized current and historical sales data to create and adjust a production schedule for three production lines to maintain an inventory level to cover our customer’s fresh & frozen needs as well as to maintain a sufficient inventory levels.• SQF & HACCP Team Member: Responsible for the development and implementation of the food safety fundamentals and the food safety plan.• SAP accounting program: Responsible for third party customer invoicing, entering daily production & downtime for 3 production lines, entering product movement from production floor to offsite storage locations, balanced our inventory in house and our offsite locations, entering payroll hours and cost by production line.• Employee Payroll & Timecard Administrator: Ceridian & ADP Time Systems. Reviewed employee time cards for missing punches, department transfers, and special pay rates. Show less

Customer Service

• 1987 - 2013

Order Department Supervisor

• Aug 1987 - Mar 1999

• Customer Service Supervisor: Responsible for receiving, adjusting orders, and invoicing our fresh market McDonald’s customers (1000 units) as well as creating route load sheets for individual daily deliveries of 18 routes, covering 5 states.• Bulk Inventory Ordering: Responsible for ordering and scheduling deliveries of flour, sugar, shortening, and yeast based on production schedule needs.• Office Equipment & Supplies: Responsible for ordering office supplies and maintenance of office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and adding machines. Show less

Deputy Sheriff

• Mar 1983 - Aug 1987

Bailiff: Court officer serving as intermediary between various court officials, the attorneys, juries, and general public. Provided security to the court and maintained order, including security, prisoner transport, court administration, jury management, and process execution. Bailiff: Court officer serving as intermediary between various court officials, the attorneys, juries, and general public. Provided security to the court and maintained order, including security, prisoner transport, court administration, jury management, and process execution.

Restaurant Manager

• 1980 - 1983

Managed two locations for local casual dining chain Managed two locations for local casual dining chain