Ryan Heavner
Operations Manager at Vie de France- Claim this Profile
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Matthew Schramm
Ryan has a drive for success. His team was able to take Hadley Farms to the next level with an SQF Certification and continued score improvement year over year.
Robert King
I highly recommend Ryan as a Food Professional in virtually ANY managerial capacity. Extremely intelligent and self-motivated, he adapts to changing situations quickly and shows leadership and a willingness to do whatever is necessary within the realm of his position. He is a quick study and applies common sense to ALL his daily duties and activities.. Can't ask for more regardless of the project or task.. Tremendous young man. Ready to move up!
Matthew Schramm
Ryan has a drive for success. His team was able to take Hadley Farms to the next level with an SQF Certification and continued score improvement year over year.
Robert King
I highly recommend Ryan as a Food Professional in virtually ANY managerial capacity. Extremely intelligent and self-motivated, he adapts to changing situations quickly and shows leadership and a willingness to do whatever is necessary within the realm of his position. He is a quick study and applies common sense to ALL his daily duties and activities.. Can't ask for more regardless of the project or task.. Tremendous young man. Ready to move up!
Matthew Schramm
Ryan has a drive for success. His team was able to take Hadley Farms to the next level with an SQF Certification and continued score improvement year over year.
Robert King
I highly recommend Ryan as a Food Professional in virtually ANY managerial capacity. Extremely intelligent and self-motivated, he adapts to changing situations quickly and shows leadership and a willingness to do whatever is necessary within the realm of his position. He is a quick study and applies common sense to ALL his daily duties and activities.. Can't ask for more regardless of the project or task.. Tremendous young man. Ready to move up!
Matthew Schramm
Ryan has a drive for success. His team was able to take Hadley Farms to the next level with an SQF Certification and continued score improvement year over year.
Robert King
I highly recommend Ryan as a Food Professional in virtually ANY managerial capacity. Extremely intelligent and self-motivated, he adapts to changing situations quickly and shows leadership and a willingness to do whatever is necessary within the realm of his position. He is a quick study and applies common sense to ALL his daily duties and activities.. Can't ask for more regardless of the project or task.. Tremendous young man. Ready to move up!
Credentials
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Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBBP)
Management & Strategy InstituteOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
FSPCA Intentional Audlteration Food Defense Plan Preparation and Reanalysis
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)Jan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Conducting Vulnerability Assessments using 3 Elements Method
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)Aug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Conducting Vulnerability Assessments using Key Activity Types
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)Jul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)Jul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced HACCP
International HACCP AllianceJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management - Lean Process Certified
Management and Strategy InstituteFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced SQF Practitioner
SQF InstituteOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
SQF Quality Systems for Food Manufacturing
SQF InstituteMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Food Safety Auditing
SAI GlobalApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Internal Auditing - Advanced
Alchemy SystemsJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Food Defense Coordinator
AIB International, IncDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Implementing SQF Systems
EurofinsNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
SQF Practitioner
SQF InstituteNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)Mar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
HACCP Certified
AIB International, IncFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vie de France
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Food Production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Apr 2021 - Present
Leads a food facility producing sweet doughs and laminated dough products including Croissants, Danishes, puff pastries, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and cracker products. Oversees an operations team of over 150 talented and diverse employees. Oversees and manage the safety program including monitoring safety performance and driving safety improvements. Directs subordinates to manage process steps and implement new process improvements. Oversees a 24-hour 6 day per week operation. Handles time sensitive problems and works together with other leaders to solve them the most effective way possible. Works closely with plant team to execute facility plans and new equipment installations. Works closely to meet budget requirements and KPI’s
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Hadley Farms Bakery
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United States
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager
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Oct 2017 - Apr 2021
Oversees the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments. Created and implemented the sites first ever SQF Program and successfully achieved SQF certification. Continually improved audit scores year over year. Achieved an Excellent grade in 2020 SQF audit. Oversees the development and execution of the sites Food Safety/ HACCP Plan. Ensures the sites compliance to all regulatory requirements (FDA, State) including FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act). Provides council on food safety, quality and regulatory issues. Works closely with customers on product improvement, issues or concerns. Worked to achieve a 22% reduction in customer complaints in 2019 and over 50% in 2020 based on volume. Maintains a robust supplier program that includes required documentations, risk assessment of ingredients and on site verification visits. Performs food safety and quality audits on suppliers. Works as the sites SQF Practitioner and PCQI. Continually works to foster a continuous improvement and food safety culture within the facility.
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Production Manager
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Aug 2014 - Oct 2017
Led a team of 60 employees to implement a new production shift. Worked closely with supporting departments and key staff for a successful start-up. Trained new supervisors to maintain individual production lines. Managed all production departments to ensure product safety and quality. Updated and monitored processes to keep our processes efficient and effective. Monitored employee performance and worked to create a positive culture and environment for employees. Found ways to increase production capabilities and increase overall capacities. Worked to streamline the processes to ensure the financial success of the company. Created production schedules and modified them as needed.
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Production Supervisor
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Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
Led a new production department with all new employees. Trained, mentored and developed processes and effective procedures for successful implementation. Oversaw various production lines to ensure the highest product quality and to keep the food sanitary and safe throughout the processes. I ensured production totals were met or exceeded. I coached, mentored and evaluated employees. I established good operational practices to become more efficient.
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QA Technician
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2012
Performed verification activities in accordance to the facilities HACCP Plan. Monitored CCP’s and monitored quality attributes across the production. I ensured documentation was filled out properly and completely. I responded to food safety and/ or quality issues in the event something was being questioned. I filled out reports to convey my findings to the proper parties.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership -
2019 - 2020
Hagerstown Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration and Management, General
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