Experience

Epi Breads

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Of Technology & Supply Chain

  • Oct 2020 - Present

• Director of Business Excellence, Technology and Supply Chain

  • May 2017 - Oct 2020

• Director of Information Technology

  • Feb 2014 - May 2017

  I fully manage the IT Department of a rapidly growing $87+ million company with over 850 employees at 5 sites including 3 different plants (Georgia, Texas, & Michigan). I provide the technical leadership, planning, deployment, and support of the global Information Technology operation while ensuring that the IT programs and initiatives stay aligned with the objectives and goals of the company. A few of my responsibilities include:• Responsible for driving business initiatives including the proper project definition, resourcing,execution and delivery to the desired business outcomes, on time and under budget. Work along with Senior Management to constantly improve the project management processes and methodologies for the entire company. Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review, and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for identifying and tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources as required. Work closely with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed.• Establish overall strategy and execution plans for the global implementation of informationtechnology. Upgraded the IT Infrastructure and current software systems including the ERP andMaintenance Software (EAM)• Responsible for on-boarding a newly acquired company which includes hardware and networking.I was also in charge of managing the project, people, and training to convert the ERP System for the acquired company• Responsible for managing all software, hardware, vendor relationships, and creating strongcustomer service from within the company• Developed and managed annual plans, budgets, and IT policies for the IT Department• Installed and maintain Shore-Tel VOIP phone system and upgraded all circuits at all sites Show less



Michael Herrmann Consulting

• Germany
• Business Consulting and Services

• Senior Technical Consultant

  • Feb 1999 - Feb 2014

  ADAGE ERP Manufacturing Implementation Specialist I provided the technical implementation, installation, integration, and ongoing support to many process manufacturing clients located throughout the United States. I assume an active role in creating value for all the customers through the enhancement of the customers’ wants and needs. • Over 15 years with direct ERP experience in technical system analysis, design, and support of ADAGE • Proven track record within the consulting industry maintaining a very high degree of customer satisfaction using such skills as investigation, analysis, consulting, coaching, knowledge transfer, and relationship building • Specialties include report creation; technical support; database performance; the management of customer issues related to implementation; customer training; the planning and execution of data conversion; data mapping; data validation; debugging; performance monitoring; creation of sales and inventory data warehouses; budget applications with procedures; sales data warehouses; upgrades; data archiving • Provided direct support of technical issues to the end customer via in-person and over- the-phone consultation through training, support, planning, and development • Developed training curriculum and provided classroom education covering basic and advanced creation and administration of technical functionalities • Consulted and advised clients on systems and database standards and techniques Show less



Systems and Computer Technology Corp

• Technical Consultant

  • Jul 1997 - Feb 1999

  SCT provides ADAGE, a fully graphical, object-based, business process driven Enterprise Resource Planning solution designed specifically for the distribution and process/hybrid manufacturing industries. I provided technical level consulting support and services in functional and/or technical areas through direct/indirect client interaction. SCT provides ADAGE, a fully graphical, object-based, business process driven Enterprise Resource Planning solution designed specifically for the distribution and process/hybrid manufacturing industries. I provided technical level consulting support and services in functional and/or technical areas through direct/indirect client interaction.