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Parker, CO Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLELINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEAward-Winning General Manager People-Driven Results-Oriented Leader Strategic, Innovative, and Trusted AdvisorPROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Recognized by the Chairman for leading the most profitable location in North America Consistently drove annual double-digit sales and operating income growth, to include a 37% increase in gross sales in 2017 Recognized by peers, clients and industry leaders for expertise in the field Driven by passion to educate sales leaders, customers, vendors and employees Spearheaded culture of ongoing operational efficiency, cost reduction initiatives and industry leading food safety programs Strategic growth leader in union and non-union facilities, leveraging 3rd party labor providers with seasonal headcount ranging from 150 to 250 employees Key contributor to the successful implementation of SAP as ERP solution Drove strong Safety culture to minimize risks, protect employee welfare, and improve bottom line resultsPROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORYFresh Del Monte Produce, Aurora, CO October 2007-October 2020 Leading worldwide grower, processor and distributor of whole and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Sales Director, 2017-2020General Manager, 2008-2017Fresh Cut Operations Manager, 2007-2008 Led a 37% increase in gross sales by the end of 2017; drivers to include greater buy-in from a large DSD customer, new national business and reestablishing our presence in the local Hispanic market Recruited, developed and managed the local Sales and Raw Product buying teams Recognized as subject matter expert in produce industry and trusted advisor, vendor and partner known for securing strategic meetings with stakeholders Coordinated sales activities to include customer reviews, promotions, new product development, contract negotiations, maintaining receivables/credit terms, food shows, store checks, rebates and sales team meetings Accountable for overall budget, operations, profitability, forecasting and labor metrics for the Denver facility Led and collaborated with all departments to include Sales, Operations (Fresh Cut Production, Warehouse/Distribution, Sanitation, etc.), Administration, Purchasing, HR, Transportation and Quality Assurance to meet or exceed forecasted metrics Key leader representing company on all lease renewals, 3rd party labor negotiations, facility renovations, vendor agreements/bids and equipment procurement (CARs) Candidate's Name , page 2 Drove commitment to community and all state, federal and local regulatory agencies through implementation of high-quality standards and ongoing readiness, resulting in 100% audits passed Maximized fleet utilization by collaborating with customers, Transportation and Sales teams; resulting in maximum distribution efficiencies and cost-savings Set production schedules, line leadership and item sequencing to ensure on time deliveries, recipe accuracy, best in class customer service and department profitability Working with QA, trained, monitored and adjusted GMPs and HACCP programs as needed to deliver quality results, maintain high standards, and successfully pass audits Lead the facilitys Maintenance department; responsible for staffing, preventative maintenance scheduling, 3rd party services, and maintaining a critical parts inventory Managed, tracked and reported raw material yields, labor utilization and facility safety Danone, Fort Worth, TX January 1999-October 2007Yogurt based manufacturer supplying perishable products to local and nationwide markets. Customer Service Supervisor, 2006-2007Customer Service Team Lead, 2003-2006Production Supervisor, 2001-2003Distribution Supervisor, 1999-2001 Led Customer Service team focused on warehouse club business in North America Created and implemented programs focused on Danones priority customer focus related to fill rate, order accuracy, on-time deliveries and account level flexibility Company representative on resolving escalations, implementing best practices and improving strategic alliances Drove issue resolution by deep-diving root cause analysis and identifying strategic process improvements Responsible for the daily analysis of store level metrics for more than 3,000 stores Led key initiatives resulting in being awarded several Supplier of the Quarter and oneInternational Supplier of the YearAmeriCold Logistics, Leesport, PA October 1994- January 1999 Labor intense startup facility providing refrigerated storage and services for Tyson, Armour Swift Eckrich, Sweet Street Desserts, DaymarkShift Supervisor, 1994-1999 Hired, trained and led crews for multiple shifts, managing multiple clients with custom warehousing solutionsEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, Bachelor of Science in Management Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA MBA Coursework Certified in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Dale Carnegie, Certificate of Completion |
