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Curtis Freeland

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager with a proven track record at Toledo Tool & Die, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Expert in sanitation expertise and team building, I've led initiatives that significantly reduced costs while maintaining high-quality standards. Skilled in staff training and development, I've driven performance improvements across multiple teams. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Accomplished industry leader offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Focused and efficient with proficiency in financial reporting and budget adherence. Demonstrated success in evaluating P&L to achieve targets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production/Sanitation Manager

Conagra Brands
Indianapolis, IN
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented sanitation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Created detailed reports on sanitation-related activities for upper management review.
  • Developed strategies for identifying, controlling, preventing, and eliminating sources of contamination within the facility.
  • Established hands-on, proactive management style to facilitate improvements to workflow and room turnover.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.

Operations Manager

Toledo Tool & Die
Toledo, OH
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
  • Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
  • Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
  • Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
  • Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities related to process improvements or new product launches.
  • Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
  • Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
  • Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Shift Manager

NSG Pilkington
Rossford, OH
08.2012 - 05.2021
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Investigated customer complaints regarding quality or availability promptly.
  • Over 3 supervisors and 100 hourly operators.
  • Monitored special projects conducted risk assessments.
  • Worked at three different locations: Shelbyville, IN; Franklin, IN; and Rossford, OH.
  • Wrote SOPs for production lines.
  • Trained supervisors to best practice policies at nine facilities.
  • Developed and implemented layer process audits company-wide, supporting the rollout of multiple plants.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mooresville Consolidated High School
Mooresville, IN
08-1997

Skills

  • Sanitation expertise
  • Chemical handling
  • Department coordination
  • Cleaning practices
  • Staff evaluations
  • Task assignment
  • Document control
  • Performance improvements
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Workload prioritization
  • Staff training and development
  • Operational efficiency analysis
  • Team building
  • Staff motivation
  • Inter-department collaboration
  • Team performance management
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Production/Sanitation Manager

Conagra Brands
11.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

Toledo Tool & Die
05.2021 - 11.2022

Shift Manager

NSG Pilkington
08.2012 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Mooresville Consolidated High School

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