Production Manager

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1879575

OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGER | FOOD MANUFACTURING | GMP, LEAN, QA

Core Expertise

• Operations leadership in regulated food manufacturing delivering safety, quality, and service targets.
• GMP and SOP program development ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent product quality.
• Lean and continuous improvement implementation driving efficiency gains, waste elimination, and setup time reductions.
• KPI-driven production planning, labor optimization, and performance analytics to meet delivery and cost goals.
• Preventive maintenance oversight and root cause programs reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.

Project Background

• Implemented rapid-response downtime escalation system prompting maintenance involvement within minutes, boosting production efficiency 14%.
• Led cross-functional continuous improvement projects increasing equipment efficiency up to 30% and cutting downtime 15%.
• Optimized workforce planning and scheduling to achieve sustained labor efficiency above 95% on high-volume lines.
• Streamlined changeover and setup procedures reducing changeover time and raising throughput by double-digit percentages.
• Designed training and onboarding programs achieving full SOP completion and strengthening safety and quality culture.

Key Skills

• Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement methodologies focused on waste reduction, setup time reduction, and throughput improvements
• GMP | HACCP | Food safety management including SOP development, training, and compliance assurance
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) for incident investigation, CAPA, and process stabilization
• Preventive maintenance oversight, equipment reliability programs, and rapid downtime escalation protocols
• Production planning, scheduling, labor optimization, and KPI reporting to meet delivery and cost targets
• Microsoft Excel | Word for operational reporting, data analysis, and performance dashboards
• Bilingual in English and French with working proficiency in Spanish to support multicultural teams

Education

• Associate in Accounting — Community College of Rhode Island

Awards & Recognition

• HACCP certification for food safety risk management and preventive controls
• Microsoft Excel and Word certification for operational reporting and data analysis from workforce development center

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned production leader with 12+ years managing manufacturing teams up to 85, demonstrating consistent efficiency gains and compliance improvements. Delivered measurable results including a 14% production efficiency increase, sustained 95%+ labor efficiency, and double-digit reductions in downtime and waste. Proficient in GMP, HACCP, SOP training, and cross-functional collaboration, ready to drive operational performance in a regulated food manufacturing environment.