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bruce firnhaber
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
abc@xyz.com

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

objective

results-driven manufacturing operations executive with sharp business acumen eager to contribute superior strategic planning, problem-solving, and team-building skills toward supporting oberto as the vice president of operations.

executive profile

numerous years of international snack meat manufacturing experience with expertise in procurement, operations, production, logistics, warehousing, and financial administration across multiple geographically dispersed sites.  ~ demonstrated record of increasing productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while lowering operating costs.  ~ extensive experience conducting investigative plant visits and on-site audits to develop and implement aggressive resource utilization, cogs (cost of goods sold), organizational management, layout design, process improvement, and equipment optimization programs.  ~ improve bottom-line through vendor negotiation and effective sourcing / procurement strategy; establish standard operating procedures, resolve material shortages, routinely assess equipment performance, and structure freight contract.  ~ strategically plan and coordinate work in process and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs; train and lead top-performing support teams. ~ dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

~ key achievements ~

  • pioneered brazilian initiative and oversaw lins-based team in developing process and standard operating procedures for cutting and packaging product to withstand ocean journey in refrigerated containers and resulting in tens of millions of dollars of cost savings over the last decade.
  • eliminated 30% of meat procurement flexible costs at recently acquired pacific gold plant in hayward, ca by analyzing and restructuring process; utilized familiarity with ultimate manufacturer and already established aggressive pricing and volume incentive agreements to cut out additional costs.
  • collaborated with engineering department on feasibility review for oberto s first klockner machine; traveled to mariani dried fruit plant to observe operations and develop strategies for weighing natural style jerky, transferring product from scale to packaging machine, and designing film structure.
  • drove all exploratory activity regarding outsourcing some product lines and shifted wet sausage, salami, pepperoni, pickled sausage, and boutique jerky (thick cuts, slab, etc.) products overseas; set up natural style jerky manufacturing operations in new zealand and australia, enabling continued shipments to asia, post-bse, and blocking competitor market penetration.
  • played an integral role in the successful transition of erp system from bpcs to qad platform, including restructuring internal business policies and transferring all data.
  • traveled extensively to albany, or  following the acquisition of the smokecraft facility and brands to quickly turn-around underperforming operations and generate profits c unwound numerous service contracts, consolidated vendor base, adjusted staffing levels and yields, and addressed floor waste and spice mixing issues to recover approximately $12m annually; additionally supported transaction due diligence efforts and assisted with validating inventory book values for all raw materials.

 

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professional experience

oberto sausage company, kent and seattle, wa                                                                 1980 c present

director of procurement (1997 c present)

procurement manager (1990 c 1997)

purchasing agent (1984 c 1990)

packaging manager (1982 c 1984)

packaging supervisor (1981 c 1982)

packaging shift leader / team member (1980 c 1981)

  • in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within company to attain present director-level position as entrusted with managing +$100m annual budgets, driving all aspects of procurement operations and inventory control, and overseeing all supply warehouse personnel at all plants
  • lead highly effective procurement team responsible for consistently securing raw materials below market value and in accordance with business plans; work closely with interdepartmental personnel and monitor the comprehensive production process
  • cost-effectively negotiate vendor volume incentive programs in excess of $700k per year, as well as all ltl freight rates including specific carrier lanes and class exemptions; conduct extensive research to identify best value and quality
  • proactively monitor global commodities, currencies, and labor market activity to anticipate and address economical, environmental, social, and political shifts that may affect business operations
  • apply depth of knowledge regarding all cogs components, the production process, material sourcing strategies, and equipment selection towards continually developing and implementing cost controls and process improvements

education

pacific lutheran university, tacoma, wa                                                                                             1984

bachelor of arts in business administration, marketing concentration

 

~ professional affiliations & credentials ~

certified purchasing manger (cpm), national association of purchasing managers (napm)                 2000
active member, institute for supply management (ism) c national and western washington chapters

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