Aaron Collier
Kansas City,KS
Summary
An accomplished Production Line Lead with a proven track record at Baldinger Bakery LLC (C.H. Guenther and Son) for enhancing production efficiency and implementing food safety protocols. Excelled in staff training, quality control, and fostering teamwork. Established proficiency in baked bun production, including all facets associated to MakeUp and Wrapping operation. Technically experienced in Microsoft Office, RedZone, SAP and Alchemy software. A strategic innovator in effective communication, significantly improving operational workflows and employee performance. Along with an in-depth knowledge and practice of manufacturing baked goods, I am an experienced former General Restaurant Manager, knowledgeable in HAACP standards, Smart Safe procedures, Administrative Office control formalities and systems (forecasting, product/brand marketing compliance, inventory, on-boarding/term, disciplinary, workforce development & training and etc.). Proficient in Ultipro, Altametrics (operation applications), Jenius and more.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Line Leader
Baldinger Bakery LLC (C.H. Guenther and Son)
Kansas City, KS
12.2022 - 02.2025
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes that align with organizational expectations as well as food safety protocols.
- Trained and monitored line associates to perform proper assembly/disassembly techniques (pre & post) apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
- Communicated shift pass-down information to keep management aware of incomplete tasks and/or achievements.
- Trained new employees on production line processes, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and maintaining high performance standards.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections of finished products, ensuring adherence to customer expectations through established specifications. standards.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and production staff, successfully resolving any conflicts or concerns that arose during daily operations.
- Met tight deadlines consistently by effectively managing resources, prioritizing tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish smooth operations and encourage teamwork.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing new process improvements and streamlining workflows.
- Implemented necessary recipe modifications to ensure products exceeded customer satisfaction.
- Consistently monitored and regulated scaling and temperature to ensure products remain within parameters.
- Routinely inspect raw and finished goods for dimensional, internal and color related abnormalities and defects.
- Designed training plans and operation procedures for MU & Wrapping operators and equipment.
Restaurant General Manager
Jack In The Box Inc.
Blue Springs, MO / Lee's Summit, MO
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
- Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
- Conducted daily /weekly drawer and safe auditing.
- Managed, monitored, and trained employees on interval deposits, smart safe access and usage, manual depository formalities (cash handling policies), and monetary EOS recording.
- Implemented efficient security and facility surveillance protocols to ensure: employee and customer safety (internal / external), crime / theft prevention, and infringement of various intellectual properties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Everest University - Satellite Campus
South Orlando, FL04.2014
Skills
- Staff Scheduling
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Payroll Submission
- Inventory Control Processes
- Portion and Cost Control
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Smart-Safe Procedures
- HAACP Regulation
- LockOut/TagOut
- OSHA Compliance
- Alchemy Workforce Development
- LeMatic Operation
- Mixer Operation
- Divider (HBD) Operation
- Pan-O-Mat Operation
- Oven/Proofer Operation
- EyePro Operation
- Batching/Flour Operation
- Forklift Operation (sit-down & upright - Certified)
- Sanitation Procedures (Raw & Finished Goods)
Timeline
Production Line Leader
Baldinger Bakery LLC (C.H. Guenther and Son)
12.2022 - 02.2025
Restaurant General Manager
Jack In The Box Inc.
04.2020 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Everest University - Satellite Campus