Experience

CB Group Ltd.

• Jamaica
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Oct 2019 - Present

  • Develop new operational processes that focus on efficiencies and group profitability• Responsible for ensuring that all the major areas of the division continue to improve; production, farming and sales• Interact with internal and external customers to ensure optimal satisfaction levels• Oversee monthly and quarterly financial and operational results as they relate to group performance

• • Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Managed all the processing operations in both the Grow Out (farms) and Processing Operations for the Pork Division within the Group• Refined and enhanced the relationship between the (3) aspects of the Pork Division: farm, processing, sales • Increased production output while reducing production costs• Created detailed plans for the management team to enhance strategy and efficiency across the division• Developed cross training initiatives across various platforms to encourage growth and knowledge transfer• Worked across multiple business areas to ensure the entire business unit remained aligned and profitable Show less

• • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Oversaw the management and scheduling for all operations for the CB Foods processing operations: chicken, pork and other processing plants• Established processing synergies between the (3) processing plants to reduce overall wastage and spoilage• Developed, reviewed and monitored budgets across the business units, in accordance with the company goals and objectives• Created work-flow plans for the Plant Managers to ensure each facility operates in an effective and profitable manner• Performance reviews and coaching assistance provided to managers to maintain targets and morale• Coordinated between production, sales and distribution to keep the business units aligned Show less

• • May 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Managed all the operational activities inclusive of Processing, Maintenance, Shipping and Inventory Control:o Achieved year over year growth in productivity and profitability each of (3) years o Ensured process KPI’s were met on monthly basis, complete with financial reviews• Developed, reviewed and monitored financial budget for the operation• Member of the development and planning team for the pending Agro Processing Compound • Chair of the Safety and Quality Assurance teams to maintain International and Local regulatory and safety certifications (e.g. OSHA, NEPA, Fire, etc): o Ensured all procedures / processes are ISO/ HACCP and GMP certifiedo Achieved being the only International Certified Poultry Processing Plant in the Caribbean• Worked with the IT and accounting departments to develop and implement ERP data systems• Functioned alongside HR and 3rd party contractors to ensure staffing needs are met Show less

• • Jun 2011 - May 2014

  • Managed all of the processing operations, maintenance procedures and stores managing 350 plant staff including plant floor personnel and supervisors processing 72k birds/day:o Increased production volume by over 20% despite 7% reduction in staffingo Decreased Mechanical Downtime by over 40% - approx. savings pa $30Mo Complied with all safety standards, reduction in accidents and safety violations of 80%• Developed, reviewed and monitored all daily operational reports – make changes to work plans to achieve daily targets:o Managed production cycles and inventory levels to match sales orders – reducing wastage and spoilage by 10-15%o Developed 1-2 new products after determining commercial viabilityo Designed and implemented a Cogeneration plant (LPG) that reduced the demand form the public utility by 35%o Monitored and reviewed all pre-operational and sanitation checks, monitor downtime to ensure optimal plant operation Show less

• • Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Installed and integrated a new ERP System across the group• Introduced a new automated method of loading products onto various delivery trucks, reducing inefficiencies in order delivery and increasing information accuracy for customers



Sharon Stairs

• Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Managed over 65 small and medium sized construction projects • Worked directly with the customers to establish deadlines, delivery dates, resolve onsite problems through contract negotiations • Managed over 65 small and medium sized construction projects • Worked directly with the customers to establish deadlines, delivery dates, resolve onsite problems through contract negotiations



Jo-Ann Stores

• Hudson, Ohio, United States

• Senior Logistics Analyst

  • May 2003 - Jun 2007

  • Assisted in evaluating and overseeing movement of merchandise throughout the supply chain to identify gaps and make recommendations for efficiency improvements • Evaluated and coordinate expedited merchandise shipments • Analyzed daily, weekly and monthly reports sale volumes for multiple warehouse / sales channels • Assisted in evaluating and overseeing movement of merchandise throughout the supply chain to identify gaps and make recommendations for efficiency improvements • Evaluated and coordinate expedited merchandise shipments • Analyzed daily, weekly and monthly reports sale volumes for multiple warehouse / sales channels