Craig William Schuman
MIDDLETON,MA
Summary
Senior management expert specializing in logistics coordination, regulatory compliance, and operational leadership in meat and seafood processing. Adept at implementing HACCP plans and optimizing supply chain activities to enhance product quality and customer engagement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scheduling Manager
Kemin Food Technologies
Ipswich , MA
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated customer orders at Florence Alabama FPL plant, ensuring timely processing and delivery.
- Oversaw logistics for incoming raw materials and finished products at Alabama FPL plant to optimize supply chain management.
- Directed specialty protein procurement for customer and equipment testing, facilitating product development and quality assurance.
- Facilitated customer sample generation and managed logistics to support product testing.
- Directed daily activities and staff at Portsmouth seafood plant to maintain production standards.
- Coordinated and managed testing activities at Ipswich lab to support quality assurance.
- Core member for Proteus transition to Kemin.
Production Manager Meats/Seafood
Proteus Industries Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2021
- Oversaw seafood plant operations to ensure efficient production and adherence to safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards by obtaining HACCP certification.
- Quality Assurance - Manage HACCP certification and implementation process. Developed and implemented SOPs. Manage regulatory compliance efforts, including NOAA Seafood inspection, FDA audits, Board of Health inspections.
- Responsible for implementing and training staff for patented processes of protein extraction, injection and fat blocking technologies.
- Hands on development and testing of patented protein ingredients, including equipment selection, specifications, and installation and production start-up.
- Development of products and implementation of solutions through commercial trials.
- Executed line tests and pilot programs.
- Troubleshoot production problems at both Proteus and customers’ plants.
- Research and development of Isolate production and online production applications.
- Directed pilot plant activities to facilitate innovation and validate product testing initiatives.
- Managed procurement processes to ensure timely acquisition of materials and supplies.
- Coordinated trade show participation to increase brand visibility and connect with potential clients.
- Managed facility resources and maintenance schedules to support organizational needs.
- Managed office environment to ensure efficient workflows and team coordination.
- Logistics Manager.
- Business development- Generation of new customers leads, development of sales objectives, tracking of goals.
Technical Accounts Manager
Aimtek Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed customer accounts from lead generation through on-site installation project supervision, ensuring customer satisfaction and project success.
- Achieved $109,000.00 increase in sales within assigned territory within one year.
- Expanded market penetration for key product lines in New England through targeted sales initiatives, advertising, and technical presentations.
- Developed quotations and direct sales of diverse product lines, including welding supplies, industrial and specialty gases, brazing materials, thermal spray equipment, and specialty products.
- Sourced diverse products to meet customer requirements, enhancing service delivery and product availability.
- Represented company at trade shows, local and regional conferences and civic events.
- Participated as core team member in AS9100 quality management initiatives.
Production Manager
Bodycote Thermal Processing
01.1990 - 01.2002
- Managed daily operations of production floor, ensuring safety and quality standards were met.
- Manage and coordinate activities in a safe, productive and quality Conscious manner.
- Manage employees in the daily heat-treating process, servicing Aerospace and industrial high-tech markets.
- Trained employees on shop and production processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implement, publish and update production schedule, generate Process routers.
- Troubleshot production problems and conducted technical job research to support capacity planning.
- Respond to corrective actions, improve process.
- Conduct quarterly tests performed on all furnaces to assure the Thermal geometry of the furnace cavity.
- Internal quality audit manager, ISO core team member.
- Perform quoting, estimating and daily invoicing.
- Qualified FAA repairman, certificate number 2576698.
Inventory Control Manager
The Dowd Company
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Maintained inventory levels and developed tracking system that reduced losses by 85%.
- Coordinated daily interdepartmental communications to resolve discrepancies and adjust perpetual inventory activities.
- Supervised hourly employees in sale and distribution of industrial paper supplies, ensuring alignment with inventory control standards.
Sales Associate
Essex Realty Group
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Listed and marketed residential properties, achieving successful sales.
- Facilitated property viewings and provided detailed information to prospective buyers.
- Assisted clients in selecting properties based on their needs and preferences.
- Conducted market analysis to identify viable residential properties for clients.
- Maintained accurate listings of available properties in the company database.
Education
Candidate For Bachelors Degree - Business Administration, Real estate/marketing, Aviation technologies, Manufacturing technologies, Information technologies
Salem State University, NSCC, Merrimack College
Skills
- Scheduling optimization
- Order management
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- HACCP plan creation and implementation
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Commercial Drivers License Class B(Endorsements-N: Tanker, P: Passenger)
- Fork truck (both stand up and standard)
- Powered Pallet Jacks
Continuing Education
- HACCP
- BRC
Timeline
Scheduling Manager
Kemin Food Technologies
01.2021 - Current
Production Manager Meats/Seafood
Proteus Industries Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2021
Technical Accounts Manager
Aimtek Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Production Manager
Bodycote Thermal Processing
01.1990 - 01.2002
Inventory Control Manager
The Dowd Company
01.1988 - 01.1990
Sales Associate
Essex Realty Group
01.1987 - 01.1988
Candidate For Bachelors Degree - Business Administration, Real estate/marketing, Aviation technologies, Manufacturing technologies, Information technologies
Salem State University, NSCC, Merrimack College