James Allen

About James Allen

Over 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience. Exhibits excellent leadership and team building skills; strong project management skills, handles large complex tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Has a strong core of superior oral and written communication skills. Utilize customer focused service skills to achieve desired results. Demonstrated ability to work professionally at all levels. Successfully integrates objectives, opportunities and resources. Demonstrates excellent analytical abilities, commitment to governance and ethics and articulates a clear sense of mission.

Experience

1. Operations Manager

   Maker's Pride

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Responsible for all phases of plant manufacturing and all activities that are required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on a scheduled shift and lines. • Provide leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues. • Oversee the conversion of raw materials to finished products (mixing, baking and packaging processes) with minimum waste and labor cost. Control raw material formula consistency. Monitor proper rotation of dough, meal and raw materials.• Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment. Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving production. Responsible for complying with customer service and Company standards.• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations. Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs. Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed. Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law. Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.

Education

• Indiana State University

  Master’s Degree, Occupational Safety Management

  2013 — 2015

• Indiana State University

  Bachelor's degree, Criminology

  2008 — 2011

• Indiana State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Criminology

  2008 — 2011