Susan Horsley

Plant Manager @Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee

Fort Worth, TX, US

Manages Receiving, Processing, Packaging, Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing Systems, and Engineering. · Automated operator systems for improved quality, service levels, and productivity generating a annualized savings. · Incorporated Iced Tea manufacturing into operation. · Led SQF Certification process. · Achieved ISO14001 certification. · Complies to SMETA audit requirements. · Contributed as participant on Steering Committee Team for ERP implementation in 2015. · Worked closely with OEM to design and implement Data Management System for plant production systems and assisted two other plants in making similar upgrades. · Directed $25M building and equipment expansion, adding 30% to operational capacity along with installing a $7M high-speed line to improve overall cost for this format by 45%. · Provides expertise and guidance on various processes based on experience, including mechanical, process, and technical problem-solving support to engineers and operators. · Manages Continuous Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles, utilizing 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Rapid Improvement Events, and Root Cause Analysis to reduce waste and improve efficiency, meeting all productivity commitments. · Establishes cost savings and goals involving staff, vendors, and customers to achieve the lowest possible manufacturing costs. · Measures, tracks, and maintains the controls and reports necessary to evaluate plant costs, quality, and service levels. · Works closely with Maintenance Manager to develop preventative maintenance programs and procedures to reduce mechanical downtime and ensure breakdowns are repaired with a minimum of processing disruption. · Implemented several automation projects this year to further reduce labor requirements and improve social distancing on lines. · Utilizes SQCDPE as core Metrics.

Southern Methodist University

Mini MBA Course, Business Administration and Management, General

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Science, Biology