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DANIEL STIGALL

racine

Summary

Results-driven Production Supervisor with over 15 years of experience in high-volume baking operations, specializing in quality control, team leadership, and process optimization. Proven track record of maintaining product consistency, improving operational efficiency, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet production and safety standards. Brings a strong foundation in ingredient functionality, baking processes, and food safety protocols, coupled with a keen interest in innovation and product development. Eager to apply hands-on production knowledge and passion for continuous improvement to support R&D initiatives, contribute to new product formulations, and assist in the testing and refinement of baked goods.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

O&H Danish Bakery
06.2019 - Current
  • Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
  • Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
  • Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
  • Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
  • Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
  • Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
  • Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
  • Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
  • Plan and develop new products and production processes.

Baker Training Specialist

Panera Bread
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Help manage and train new bakers.
  • Coach and help bakers put out amazing product that Panera is proud of.

General Manager

Panera Bread
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Directed operational strategies to optimize performance and enhance service delivery across multiple departments.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced operational costs significantly.
  • Mentored management team, fostering leadership skills and promoting a culture of collaboration and accountability.
  • Developed and executed training programs to elevate employee skills and ensure consistent adherence to company standards.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.

Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Hired and trained new employees, including selecting seasonal workers to hire on permanently. Also conducted performance reviews and handled employees with poor performance or attendance
  • Represented the store as a gatekeeper in a positive and professional manner.
  • Resolved conflict between customers, between employees, and between customers and employees.
  • Responsible for inventory, Ordering, and Hiring.
  • Provided customer service with minimal instruction and supervision.
  • Trained new managers and general managers and also did multiple store opens.

Shift Supervisor

Panera Bread
10.2014 - 07.2016
  • Greeted customers, provided information, and made guests feel welcome.
  • Increased sales by making ordering recommendations to customers.
  • Managed labor percentages to ensure efficient operation.
  • Supervised team shifts and lead operations.

Catering Coordinator

Panera Bread
12.2012 - 10.2014
  • As the catering coordinator I ran the catering for the Racine and Kenosha cafes at different times and was successful.
  • On a day to day basis you would organize your orders and fulfill them and make sure they were delivered on time.
  • I also loved staying in touch with customers and hearing feedback from them on a daily basis.
  • Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Accepted and processed customer payments in cash, credit cards and checks, checking for validity.
  • Assisted clients in understanding their available options and helped them select the right service plans for their needs

Associate

Kentucky Fried Chicken
12.2005 - 11.2012
  • During my time at KFC I did everything from being a fry cook or fulfilling orders or doing register.
  • I worked at KFC very young and learned everything I could about being and working in a restaurant.

Education

High School Diploma -

ZION BENTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Zion, IL
06.2008

Skills

  • Vast knowledge of computer skills and programs which includes excel and word and numerous scaling systems (FlexiBake, Gofrugal and Wherefour)
  • Deep understanding to the science of baking,
  • Understands recipe development and formulation
  • Knowledge of ingredients and their functionality
  • Vast knowledge in clean label baking

Timeline

Production Supervisor

O&H Danish Bakery
06.2019 - Current

Baker Training Specialist

Panera Bread
10.2018 - 06.2019

General Manager

Panera Bread
10.2017 - 10.2018

Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
08.2016 - 10.2017

Shift Supervisor

Panera Bread
10.2014 - 07.2016

Catering Coordinator

Panera Bread
12.2012 - 10.2014

Associate

Kentucky Fried Chicken
12.2005 - 11.2012

High School Diploma -

ZION BENTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

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