Bryan Davis
Canton,MI
Summary
Experienced Operations Professional, leading team members with on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Senior Operation Leader
Michigan Dairy (Kroger Supply Chain)
01.2023 - Current
- Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends, including new developments in equipment, ingredients and customer needs
- Support and participate in the plant safety process
- Apply analysis and knowledge of plant processing and operations to develop and maintain department structure to satisfy production needs and objectives
- Advance recommendations on policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, production planning and all other matters related to effective plant and department operations
- Prepare production portion of operating budgets; implement and control approved budgets
- Communicate effectively with plant leadership to ensure efficient and timely policy implementation
- Communicate and coordinate responsibilities with all plant supervisory staff, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control and the plant office
- Maintain close contact with sales and marketing activity, keeping abreast of all sales and marketing activities that may affect production distribution
- Develop and implement methods for enabling all employees to achieve plant production goals
- Develop department managers and associates to the fullest extent of their ability, while maintaining positive engagement
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
Plant Operations Resource Leader (Milk Department)
Crossroad Farm Dairy (Kroger Manufacturing)
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Direct area supervisors and associates in the proper usage of safe manufacturing practices, including the hazards of particular products being produced and ensure accountability
- Validate proper scheduling to maximize line efficiency while minimizing labor costs
- Communicate plan needs of the service groups to the needs of the production area, including changeovers, preventative maintenance, waste and material needs for the current and following production day
- Communicate and follow up on any quality or safety defects to all levels of the organization for prompt evaluation
- Support and participate in the plant safety process
- Oversee all areas of the plant to ensure SQR standards are being met on all products
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
Plant Operations Resource Leader (Ice Cream)
Crossroad Farm Dairy (Kroger Manufacturing)
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Direct area supervisors and associates in the proper usage of safe manufacturing practices, including the hazards of particular products being produced and ensure accountability
- Validate proper scheduling to maximize line efficiency while minimizing labor costs
- Communicate plan needs of the service groups to the needs of the production area, including changeovers, preventative maintenance, waste and material needs for the current and following production day
- Communicate and follow up on any quality or safety defects to all levels of the organization for prompt evaluation
- Support and participate in the plant safety process
- Oversee all areas of the plant to ensure SQR standards are being met on all products
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
Asst. Operations Manager
Kroger Co (Retail)
07.2014 - 10.2018
- Assist store manager and associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience and associate interest in customer service/relations enhancing Kroger's reputation as the best merchant in the retail food industry
- Assist in leading teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives
- Work with department heads and associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans
- Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets and profit budgets, and other targeted goals
- Drive sales working with department managers to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution
- Understand how to assist the store manager in the regular store-level financial performance discussions to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store associates
- Analyze and respond to the competitive landscape within the district and division
- Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area in which the store operates
- Understand how to assist in building a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents, if the store is covered by a collectively bargaining agreement
- Serve as liaison providing feedback to Store Manager, District Manager and Coordinators on the effectiveness of Division merchandising and operational plans/programs
- Understand how to assist the store manager in staffing, reducing turnover, increasing retention and store operations
- Technical/Professional Knowledge, Compliance and Skills - Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
- Ensure associates and location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company.
Education
Manager Training Course -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYYellow Belt Certified -
Bachelor of Science -
Indiana State University
12.2004
Skills
- Line Management
- Staff Development
- Priority management
- Continuous improvements
- Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Decision-Making
Leadership Roles
- Plant Senior Operations Leader – Oversee all production and operation, as well a provide support and guidance to support departments within the plant
- Plant Operations Resource Leader (Sanitation)-Oversee all sanitation on plant. Including ordering, staffing and audits
- Operations Asst. Manager- Oversee all operational functions within the store. This includes; labor, safety, shrink, inventory and sanitation
- Human Resources Asst. Manager- Oversee all Human Resource related function within the store, including; Hiring, Training, Discipline and Customer Service
- Red, White and BB Champion- In charge of making sure my store executes this program and is in compliance
- Taste of Italy Champion- In charge of making sure my store executes this program and is in compliance
- Alpha Phi Alpha, Iota Lambda Chapter Vice President
- Chairman, Junior Alpha Men: Currently serves as Chairman of Junior Alpha Men, a mentoring program through Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Junior Alpha Men teaches youth the importance of respecting themselves and their community. Also giving etiquette and life coaching skills
Certification
- Yellow Belt, Kroger Co - 2018
- Ammonia Awareness & Regulatory Compliance Training - 2023
- Kroger MD1 Management Training - 2014
Timeline
Plant Senior Operation Leader
Michigan Dairy (Kroger Supply Chain)
01.2023 - Current
Plant Operations Resource Leader (Milk Department)
Crossroad Farm Dairy (Kroger Manufacturing)
07.2019 - 12.2023
Plant Operations Resource Leader (Ice Cream)
Crossroad Farm Dairy (Kroger Manufacturing)
10.2018 - 07.2019
Asst. Operations Manager
Kroger Co (Retail)
07.2014 - 10.2018
Manager Training Course -
Cornell University
Yellow Belt Certified -
Bachelor of Science -
Indiana State University
- Yellow Belt, Kroger Co - 2018
- Ammonia Awareness & Regulatory Compliance Training - 2023
- Kroger MD1 Management Training - 2014
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