Objective: To obtain a challenging and rewarding managerial position, in a compe

titive business environment, that utilizes my experience and education while ful
ly supporting an organization towards all of its objectives
Education: * M.S. Manufacturing Management and Organizational Quality - Rochest
er Institute of Technology (Rochester N.Y.) May 2001
* B.S. Business and Total Quality - Rochester Institute of Technology (Rocheste
r N.Y.) May 1995
* A.A.S. Computer Technology- Genesee Community College (Batavia N.Y.) May 1987
History: Holiday Candy - Buffalo, NY April 2009 - present
Manufacturing Program Manager:
* Implement and facilitate all manufacturing activities related to food safety a
nd product quality.
(250 hourly production employees)
* Startup, Implement, and facilitate SQF Program and certification (Levels 1 and
2)
* Develop and Implement Progressive Discipline Guidelines
* Facilitate, Coordinate, and Implement all Training with in the Manufacturing e
nvironment related to Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Job Specific, and Process-P
rocedural
* Design, Develop, and Implement Sanitation Period Cleaning for 300,000 sq. ft M
anufacturing and Warehousing facility - (14 Production Lines - 3 warehouses)
* Design, Develop, and Implement Document and Data control process
* Design, Develop, and Implement Allergen Control Program
* Startup and Development of Preventative Maintenance Program (750k annual budge
t)
* Development, Implementation, and Facilitation of Supplier Approval Program
* NSF HACCP MANAGER CERTIFICATION - LEAD and MANAGE site HACCP
* SQF IMPLEMENTATION CERTIFICATION
United Memorial Medical Center - Batavia , NY April 2008 - March 2009
Director of Process Improvement:
* Facilitate and lead Process Improvement - Lean Six Sigma Initiative (700 total
UMMC employees) Departmental Staff of 4. Implemented Training and Development
of 25 yellow belts and 15 green belts through March 2009
* Direct, Supervise, and perform process improvement activities at the organizat
ion with relation to the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma. (4 completed green bel
t projects and 2 in process through April 2009)
* Facilitate and lead UMMC Lean Six Sigma Steering Committee
* Engaged department leaders, staff, and medical staff representatives in an eff
ort to analyze and implement process improvement activities throughout the organ
ization
* Implement, maintain, and evaluate, policies and procedures related to the prac
tice of process improvement.
* Complete performance appraisals in a timely manner consistent with the organiz
ation's policies
* Develop and supports process improvement goals and objectives that support the
organization's strategic plan
* Lead process improvement teams throughout the organization, evaluate performan
ce, and report activities to the LSS steering committee. (4 LSS projects) - $ 35
0,000 projected savings through year end 2009
* Established budgets and reviews monthly expenditure reports to insure that dep
artments do not exceed budgeted amounts. ($250,000 annual budget-2008) ($300,00
0 annual budget-2008)
 Kraft Foods Manufacturing Plant - Avon, NY December 1995 - April 2008
Operations Manager:
* Successfully support, direct, and manage operating budget within cost for 1995
through 2008.
(20 million annual budget) - line efficiency 85 %, production yie
ld 94 % (2003 through 2008)
* Development and facilitation of the annual budget. Control of fixed and varia
ble costs within the site operations department (Manufacturing, Maintenance, Qua
lity, and Sanitation functions)
* Project Team Leader/Manager delivered 4 projects on time and within budget (Se
pt 1998 and May 2005)
(project budgets 1.5 m to 3m)
* Facilitate and lead departmental training programs. (Job Specific, Safety, Qua
lity)
* Manage departmental crewing and job bidding to support operating guidelines an
d the labor agreement within the manufacturing union environment
* Management of 6 member manufacturing leadership team (150 hourly employees - 3
shift operation), in day to day activities. (Safety, Quality, Sanitation, Maint
enance, Cost, Delivery, and Morale)
* Develop and Manage departmental production and sanitation preventative mainten
ance programs
* Site sanitation supervisor - facilitate and manage sanitation business plan an
d activities to full compliance
* Manage departmental logistics for Bulk ingredient receiving and unloading
* Manage labor relations within department including disciplinary action, grieva
nces, and the interpretation of policies and the labor contract
* Departmental lean manufacturing lead and SIX SIGMA GREENBELT CERTIFICATION. C
ompletion of several Lean Six Sigma Cost savings projects. ($ 2.5 million saving
s total 2005-2008)
* Departmental lead and champion for the QCMS-ISO 9000 program (2003-2008)
* Manage and facilitate all departmental research related test initiatives on ti
me and within budget
* Manage all quality and safety related initiatives within the department consis
tent with corporate and plant guidelines. Strong knowledge(FDA, OSHA, and HACCP
regulatory requirements)
* Lead all departmental quality, supplier, and logistics complaint reduction-imp
rovement programs
Rochester Housing Authority - Rochester, NY
July 1990 - November 1995
Scheduling-Purchasing Director:
* Supervised and coordinated the daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing and logis
tics activities, including the procurement and distribution of all materials, fo
r home and apartment remodeling. (3 million annual budget)
* Oversee the ordering of materials and supplies from vendors and for contractor
s. Supervise the activities of the Purchasing staff, provided direction and guid
ance as needed. (Purchasing staff included 8 staff specialists and 25 housing sp
ecialists.) Approximately 15 contractors
* Oversee and communication with employees and contractors, stressing the absolu
te need for quality workmanship, good attendance and low absenteeism, and safe w
ork practices
* Monitored on a continual basis the adequacy of operational procedures and revi
ewed staffing versus workload to insure operational efficiency and optimal produ
ctivity
* Facilitate and coordinate formal training for employees. Training consisted o
f on the job training and cross-training to improve job knowledge and workmanshi
p
* Implement and utilization of job rotation to achieve a high degree of flexibil
ity of the workforce.
* Improved the quality and quantity of work production by providing recommendati
ons for modifications, technical procedural changes, technology, and replacement
of systems of equipment within the operation.
* Performed monthly audits of the various work functions to insure the quality a
nd quantity of workmanship being accomplished is consistent with customer and co
mpany quality and safety standard practices
Additional: - Full knowledge and experience with all Microsoft offic
e applications.
- Excellent presentation, written, and verbal
communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of and understanding of th
e Manufacturing Supply chain.
Military: Electronic Technician U.S. Navy (1982-1985)
- E5 Rank
- Honorable Discharge
- Good Conduct Medal