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EDNA ANGEL

Martinez,CA

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 12+ years. Analytical strategist and creative problem solver skilled at coordinating logistics, employing innovative ERP tools, and establishing new standard operating procedures. Proven trainer and coach of diverse teams in alignment with aggressive performance metrics, and articulate communicator adept at strengthening relationships with clients, vendors, employees, and senior leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

PLANT MANAGER

RUBICON BAKERS
Richmond, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintain production job schedule, employee schedules, and ongoing adjustments to meet production demand.
  • Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of production equipment and facility infrastructure to ensure smooth work operations.
  • Maintain cleanliness and order within Production areas and the rest of the plant.
  • Manage budgets: Execute departmental staffing and expense spending in line with company forecasts and projection Identify and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost, scrap, and QA hold times. Interview, train, and onboard new employees: Build, lead and support teams in the areas of responsibility in accordance with the Company’s values.
  • Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste: Identity and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost, scrap, and QA hold times.
  • Ensure departmental productivity goals are achieved by Overall Equipment Effectiveness and other productivity management tools.
  • Continuously improve the production line through automation, new equipment, and processes to maximize safety, production output, and efficiencies.
  • Analyze data and create reports to present to executives regarding processes: Work cross-functionally to document and fulfill customer requirements and adjust to meet such needs.
  • Evaluate employees and give suggestions for improvement: Effectively communicate policies, procedures, and other matters affecting the performance and the results of their performance to the team.
  • Develop key personnel to become more efficient, effective, and take on more responsibility. Other responsibilities: Collaborate cross-functionally in the areas of responsibility to support the Company’s objectives and values Actively contribute to Rubicon Bakers goals and vision.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

RUBICON BAKERS
Richmond, CA
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed, provided support, and empowered 150+ employees.
  • Met goals, budget, and timelines for projects.
  • Promoted and supported a team work environment and a culture based on core values.
  • Oversaw all aspects of high volume RTE baked goods manufacturing.
  • Strategize with upper management to grow business by 15-20% annually.
  • Increased product output by 100% while decreasing labor and COGS by 10%.
  • Increased overall profitability by a monthly average of 18%.
  • Oversaw implementation of Redzone productivity module resulting in increased productivity and OEE by 18% in the first 90 days.
  • Collaborated with the Quality Assurance Team to ensure business was audit ready at all times for state and federal regulation agencies inspections.
  • Formulated and implemented standards and protocols during pandemic.
  • Responsible for leading the Kaizen team and performing annual events to increase productivity.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output

ERP MANAGER

RUBICON BAKERS
Richmond, CA
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Implemented Production Planning as well as Material Resource Planning through the utilization of the ERP system.
  • Maintained close control of inventory practices, emphasizing accuracy of records and availability of key stock.
  • Strove to ensure production continuity through the continual monitoring and proactive updating of schedules, as well as the design of workload balancing strategies.
  • Encouraged the professional development of staff, and served as trainer, mentor, and coach in inventory control and ERP practices.
  • Managed production planning and purchasing departments.
  • Implemented and managed production planning process and documentation.
  • Created and implemented production management tools and trained leadership team.
  • Implemented EDI and trained all departments involved
  • Collaborated on implementation of the new operations procedures.
  • Created new forms of documentation for production.
  • Trained leadership on new documents and procedures.

PROJECT MANAGER | GLOBAL PRODUCTION PLANNING

MUNCHERY
San Francisco, CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Advise owners of kitchen-based company regarding best practices to ensure a smooth transition from a 5.9K square foot facility to a large manufacturing plant covering 70K square feet.
  • Leverage subject matter expertise to provide oversight of all production upgrades, including ERP implementation and inventory control.
  • Work to continually improve team performance and process efficiency through ongoing analysis, reporting, and the enactment of new performance metrics and standard operating procedures.
  • Manage production schedules and departmental workflows, monitor employee output, and administer targeted training in best practices in order to ensure the attainment of organizational objectives.
  • Reduced food costs by 10% in just three months by designing and enacting new policies to minimize waste
  • Enhanced purchasing and production efficiency and accuracy through the collaborative creation of a software tool with integrated ingredient and recipe databases, food costing tools, and production and material resource planners.
  • Handpicked and trained data collector responsible for the to-date digital documentation of 100+ recipes.

INBOUND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

LA BOULANGE/STARBUCKS CORPORATION
South San Francisco, CA
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Delivered comprehensive logistical solutions to drive productivity and optimize facility-wide operations. Balanced significant financial management responsibilities, such as pricing, forecasting, and cost comparisons, with data management and human resources tasks, including performance monitoring and staff instruction. Drove recruitment, hiring, and training efforts, and provided ongoing leadership to all departmental staff. Served as advisor to department managers to ensure the achievement of short and long-term goals, and managed special projects. Analyzed existing practices and made recommendations for procedural improvements based on collected data and compiled reports.
  • Increased revenue through the creation, deployment, and maintenance of a limited time offers timeline.
  • Appointed by senior leadership for direct collaboration with HQ special projects team due to superior performance.
  • Slashed excess inventory in half in one year through the implementation of just-in-time vendor deliveries; secured decrease of $500K, including $250K in raw ingredients.
  • Minimized waste by 40% and cut inventory variance from 90% to 5% by implementing new control measures. Optimized productivity and process efficiency through the design and rollout of multiple forms, including material request and return forms, waste trackers, receiving logs, incoming good sheets, and lot tracking system.
  • Maximized performance across the board through the implementation of several new KPIs, including OTIF, various waste measurements, cost and labor measurements, and OEE.

PRODUCTION & INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER

LA BOULANGE, STARBUCKS
South San Francisco, CA
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw all inventory and production operations, from the administration of a new ERP system to the maintenance of work order records
  • Maintained close control of inventory practices, emphasizing accuracy of records and availability of key stock
  • Strove to ensure production continuity through the continual monitoring and proactive updating of schedules, as well as the design of workload balancing strategies
  • Encouraged the professional development of staff, and served as trainer, mentor, and coach in inventory control and ERP practices
  • Improved inventory turnaround time from 2+ weeks to
  • Instrumental in the implementation and ongoing management of a new ERP system; served as ERP expert and administered facility-wide training initiatives
  • Earned promotion to management just a few months after hiring; charged with the management of two additional departments in one year’s time
  • Maintained high productivity levels in workflow monitoring throughout leadership tenure.

OWNER

INSOMNIO CAFÉ
Oakland, CA
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Founded and operated a small café specializing in French cuisine, including baked goods and hot beverages
  • Built business from the ground up, including the hiring of kitchen and waiting staff, and forged positive relations with vendors and suppliers to secure low supply costs
  • Supervised all functions, from financial management to customer service, and implemented measures to increase staff performance and client satisfaction.

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

SANTINI FOODS
San Lorenzo, CA
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Drove all purchasing efforts, from contract negotiation and ordering to financial tracking and billing
  • Worked closely with procurement team and third-party logistics providers to monitor inventory levels and ensure product availability
  • Enforced strict adherence to governmental and organizational guidelines in all inventory and purchasing matters.

Education

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE - LAW

UNIVERSIDAD UNIVER
Jalisco, Mexico

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY -

MILLS COLLEGE
Oakland, CA

SQF -

SGS Academy
Richmond, CA

BRC -

SGS Academy
Richmond, CA

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING -

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
South San Francisco, CA

LEAN MANUFACTURING -

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
South San Francisco, CA

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY TRAINING -

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
South San Francisco, CA

FOOD HANDLING -

ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH
Alameda, CA

Skills

  • Inventory Management & Control
  • Production Problem Resolution
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Strategic Planning & Forecasting
  • Staff Training & Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Supply Chain Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

PLANT MANAGER

RUBICON BAKERS
01.2022 - Current

OPERATIONS MANAGER

RUBICON BAKERS
03.2019 - 01.2022

ERP MANAGER

RUBICON BAKERS
04.2018 - 03.2019

PROJECT MANAGER | GLOBAL PRODUCTION PLANNING

MUNCHERY
01.2015 - 01.2018

INBOUND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

LA BOULANGE/STARBUCKS CORPORATION
01.2012 - 01.2015

PRODUCTION & INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER

LA BOULANGE, STARBUCKS
01.2012 - 01.2013

OWNER

INSOMNIO CAFÉ
01.2010 - 01.2011

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

SANTINI FOODS
01.2009 - 01.2010

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE - LAW

UNIVERSIDAD UNIVER

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY -

MILLS COLLEGE

SQF -

SGS Academy

BRC -

SGS Academy

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING -

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

LEAN MANUFACTURING -

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY TRAINING -

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

FOOD HANDLING -

ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH

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