Aldin Avdic
York,PA
Summary
Operations leader with a strong track record in optimizing manufacturing performance. Expertise in aligning safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives through effective team engagement and data-driven decision-making. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
The Hershey Company
PA
10.2025 - Current
- Lead daily and weekly operations to ensure alignment with campus-wide performance goals; review results with staff to drive accountability and continuous improvement
- Coordinate cross-functional activities between production, maintenance, quality, and other plant departments
- Ensure workforce readiness through proper training, qualifications, and engagement
- Enforce compliance with food safety, quality, and employee safety standards; implement improvement initiatives
- Manage labor staffing in alignment with budget targets
- Utilize SAP PM for maintenance coordination, prioritization, and follow-up across shifts
- Validate SAP data, QA documentation, and employee timecards
- Drive continuous improvement culture and lead change management initiatives
- Interpret production performance data to guide operational decisions
Assistant Operations Manager
Kloeckner Metals
York, PA
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Directed daily and weekly production activities to align with plant performance goals, reviewing results with supervisors and driving accountability
- Coordinated interaction between production, maintenance, quality, and sales to ensure seamless plant operations
- Managed labor planning and staffing to meet production demand while adhering to budgeted targets
- Ensured employees were properly trained, qualified, and positioned for maximum productivity
- Enforced compliance with safety and quality standards while implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Utilized SAP PM to document maintenance requests and coordinate repairs across shifts
- Reviewed operational data, QA documentation, and timekeeping records for accuracy
- Improved TPMH by 20% and reduced lead times through cross-training and process improvements
- Led performance discussions and interpreted production reports to drive decision-making
- Developed supervisors and strengthened cross-functional communication
Operations Manager
Mauser Packaging Solutions
York, PA
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Led daily and weekly plant operations, ensuring alignment with business goals across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain
- Oversaw labor staffing and workforce planning for 135+ employees across multiple shifts
- Ensured all personnel were trained, qualified, and effectively utilized
- Enforced compliance with EHS, LOTO, and quality standards; led safety improvement initiatives
- Increased OEE by 40% through implementation of Shoplogix and data-driven performance tracking
- Utilized KPI reporting (OTIF, UPSH, downtime) to drive operational decisions
- Led structured performance reviews and shift communications
- Drove change management initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and output
- Reduced employee turnover from 50% to 9% through training and engagement programs
Production Superintendent
Nissin Foods
Lancaster, PA
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed daily production operations in a GMP environment aligned with plant goals
- Coordinated activities between production, maintenance, quality, and scheduling
- Ensured proper staffing levels and employee training
- Enforced compliance with HACCP, food safety, and quality standards
- Identified inefficiencies and implemented corrective actions
- Led daily shift meetings to review performance and expectations
- Monitored production reports and KPIs to drive improvements
- Maintained accurate QA, safety, and production documentation
Branch Manager
Enterprise Holdings
Hanover, PA
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed daily branch operations including financial performance and customer service
- Coordinated staffing, scheduling, and employee development
- Ensured compliance with safety and financial standards
- Analyzed reports to improve revenue and cost control
- Built strong customer and vendor relationships
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Pennsylvania State University
Middletown, PA05-2013
Skills
- SAP
- SAP PM
- Shoplogix
- KMS
- EHS Systems
- Workforce Dimensions (Kronos)
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Workforce Development
- Performance Management
- Production management
- Safety compliance
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Equipment monitoring
- Optimizing production output
- Equipment utilization
- Operations auditing
- Inventory coordination
- Strategic execution
- Production planning
Additional Skills And Certifications
SAP, SAP PM, Shoplogix, KMS, EHS Systems, Workforce Dimensions (Kronos), Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Workforce Development, Performance Management, 30-Ton Crane, Forklift, CPR/First Aid, English, Serbo-Croatian, Life Path Christian Ministry
Timeline
Production Manager
The Hershey Company
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Operations Manager
Kloeckner Metals
09.2023 - 10.2025
Operations Manager
Mauser Packaging Solutions
02.2018 - 06.2023
Production Superintendent
Nissin Foods
04.2015 - 01.2018
Branch Manager
Enterprise Holdings
05.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Pennsylvania State University