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AMANDA KIMES
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AMANDA KIMES

Operations Management
Tempe,AZ

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Research and Development Formulation ExpertOperations ManagerPlanning ManagerQuality Assurance ManagerScheduling Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Tempe, AZ, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$85000/yr - $130000/yr

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchCareer advancementCompany CultureStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Production Manager with over a decade of experience optimizing operational processes while ensuring OSHA compliance and prioritizing staff safety and training in high-pressure environments. Recognized as an inclusive team leader and effective communicator, fostering collaboration and driving proactive problem-solving initiatives that enhance team performance. Proven strategic negotiator with a successful track record in efficiently managing diverse client portfolios and consistently delivering exceptional results. Highly skilled in leveraging advanced tools such as Microsoft Excel, D365, Drive, and Power BI to enhance productivity and streamline operations for sustained growth, while adeptly managing production workflows to achieve project milestones and improve overall operational performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Production Manager

PAC Worldwide
10.2022 - 08.2025
  • Managed 180 employees with 6 direct reports using prioritization and effective delegation skills, contributing to optimal job productivity with a decrease in scrap from 5.76% to 3.45%
  • Analyzed Power BI data with a creative mindset to produce daily reports with diagrams and graphics for financially sound decisions by senior leadership.
  • Conducted market research on streamlining the production process using analytical and networking skills to formulate recommendations in monthly reports to senior leadership.
  • Leveraged Python and Power BI to transform data into actionable and strategic decisions for senior leadership on market expansion and forecast.
  • Coached direct reports with active listening and constructive feedforward, alongside strong people skills with emotional intelligence and trust building to improve individual annual review percentages.

Plant Manager

Curated Nutritional’s
06.2017 - 10.2022
  • Directed department managers with executive coaching skills gained from the future ready leaders program to think and act efficiently ensuring OSHA requirements were met, optimal machines conditions stayed intact for effective productivity, and shipments were never missed.
  • Utilized D365 and Python to provide weekly updates of plant conditions in relation to scrap, effective run rates, downtimes with actions for improvement, machine conditions, and On-Time-In-Full shipping status.
  • Leveraged specialized financial platforms to analyze EBITDA multiples for valuation, improving operational efficiency to boost profits, implementing debt restructuring and tax optimization alongside increase throughput by reducing downtimes.

Research and Development Formulation Expert

Curated Nutritional’s
04.2014 - 06.2017
  • Guided a team of 5 in the Research & Development department for Curated Nutritional’s by leveraging data sharing, dedicated software with Genesis Foods and RnDExp for formula management
  • Utilized ESHA to upscale bench top formulas to mass production runs with minimal scrap and high throughput
  • Worked with the training department to specialize process for certain product runs with instructions and controlled documents expectations.

Operations Trainer

Gummi World
07.2010 - 04.2014
  • Led company maintenance and operations teams to resolutions with newly purchased Chinese equipment by understanding the hardware, specialized B2B e-commerce platforms, attended industry trade shows, and utilized sourcing agencies and company directories.
  • Corrected and documents user errors and machine functions to create SOPs and MMRs for 300 Sinofude gummy machine and 80-1 gummy line from CapsPlus
  • Trained production and maintenance staff on proper operations with exceptional outcomes for expedited production and less then 2% scrap.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Associate of Science - Science in Management

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ

Skills

  • Excel proficiency
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Strategic data analysis
  • Skilled in communication
  • Analytical thinker
  • Detail-oriented organization
  • Rapid learner
  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Production scheduling
  • Production planning

Accomplishments

  • Increased overall productivity and quality by 20% by implementing training programs designed to increase performance levels.
  • Documented and resolved machine downtimes which led to increased efficient run rates.
  • Achieved better team accountability by introducing PDE tracking with supervisor's standard work for operational tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Certified
  • CRP Certified - Expires 2026-03
  • Lean Six Sigma Certified
  • Executive Coaching Certified
  • Confectionary Formulation Certified
  • Cyber Security Certified

Timeline

Production Manager

PAC Worldwide
10.2022 - 08.2025

Plant Manager

Curated Nutritional’s
06.2017 - 10.2022

Research and Development Formulation Expert

Curated Nutritional’s
04.2014 - 06.2017

Operations Trainer

Gummi World
07.2010 - 04.2014

Associate of Science - Science in Management

Yavapai College

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Grand Canyon University