Jarrod Frieson
Fairburn,Georgia
Summary
Proven Manufacturing leader with strong interpersonal skills, that creates a safety-first culture. Skilled in WMS applications (produce pro, SAP). Developed 10 entry level associates to supervisor and manager roles. Experience in Lean Manufacturing practices: A3, 5s, 8 manufacturing waste, SMED, Kaizen. Lean Manufacturing Training. ISO 19011 Guidance for Auditing Management Systems Leadership Development Training. Warehouse and Inventory Management, HAACP trained.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
F&S Fresh Foods
Conley, GA
11.2023 - Current
- 6 Direct reports
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Championed the launch of Redzone, that tracks Quality, Productivity and Equipment Reliability.
- Implemented better process flows that resulted in a 9% improvement in Labor.
- Improved Food safety BRC audit results from a B to AA certification two years in a row.
- Lead 4 successful new customer launches with Starbucks, Traders, Walmart and Costco.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers ensuring best value pricing options were secured that resulting in a monthly cost savings of $6,500 dollars.
- Increased efficiencies while reducing total headcount by improving processes and material flow.
- Managing P&L and weekly reporting to senior leadership.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Improved employee engagement, resulting in two consecutive Great Place to work certifications.
- 4 % improvement in total gross margin and increased annual sales by 10 million.
Operations Manager
F&S Fresh Foods
Conley, Georgia
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Managing 253 employees
- Managing Day to Day operations for Production, warehouse, pick and pack, demand planning and sanitation
- Improved total labor by 9.2 % by creating an excel spreadsheet for floor leaders to use by adjusting total headcount based on daily sales and labor percentage goal
- Standardized processes to eliminate waste
- Improved gross margin by 6.4 % by developing processes that reduce material and inventory spend
- Managing P&L
- Improved material usage by 12% by using lean methodologies of eliminating waste in regards to movement, extra inventory and processing.
Production Manager
F&S Fresh Foods
Conley, GA
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with maintenance engineers to address equipment utilization and maintenance needs
- Exceeded established production goals with good planning, organization, and management actions
- Covered production demands with well-coordinated schedules and work assignments.
Finishing Production Manager
Mannington Mills
Madison, GA
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Oversaw Plant operations of 154 employees with 4 direct report managers
- Performed weekly Gemba walks with Director of Operations reviewing, auditing OSHA standards and all department KPI's
- Presented Quarterly reviews regarding KPI and continues improvement with high level leadership
- Created cost saving audits and processes for each area
- Improved Inventory accuracy from 67% to 96% YTD
- Increased Production efficiency by 12% YTD
- Measuring safety engagement and involvement by each associate on a monthly basis
- Oversaw maintenance PM schedules and projects
- Reduced claims in dollar amounts based on feedback from distributors by 4% YTD
- Increased material recycling on each shift by 900 lbs per labor hour
- Increased production volume by 20 million square feet YTD
- Created and implemented standard work for all hourly and salary employees.
Shift Manager
Mannington Mills
Conyers, GA
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Helped with company accusation that increased Department's growth by 50%
- Primary interviewer for leadership and entry level positions relating to production
- Managed multiple shifts until Shift Manager positions were filled
- Developed 3 entry level employees into filling future management positions
- Under my leadership my shift accounted for 35-40% of company's volume each year
- Managed 50-60 employees, and 80% were hitting production targets each year
- Trained new and existing Shift Managers on new and current company KPI and organizational goals.
1st Shift Production Supervisor
Mannington Mills/Amtico International
Conyers, Georgia
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Helped implement an economically safer and productive production floor
- Improved increased productivity on 1st shift by 8 percent resulting in being the top performing shift
- Coached and developed employees into leadership roles
- Coordinated production and profile line needs with planning daily
- Ability to get multiple projects done before required deadlines
- Trained all production supervisors on methods to reach required KPI's 2nd and 3rd shift Production Supervisor.
Assistant Production Supervisor
Amtico International Inc
Conyers, Georgia
05.2010 - 11.2011
- Responsible for overseeing daily production goals by hourly employees
- Responsible briefing hourly employees on production achievements daily
- Ensured all employees were following company and department protocol
- Provided any needed counseling to employees regarding job improvements
- Ensured employees are following all company and OSHA safety requirements.
Frieson Carriers LLC
Fairburn
GA, May 2021
11.2021
- Managed Freight services that include shipping and receiving of goods throughout the US
- Communicates with shippers and brokers to ensure freight is transported to the destination on time.
Amtico Conyers
Conyers
GA, November 2011
01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Management -
Charter University
12.2005
High School Diploma -
Ellenwood, Georgia
05.2001
Skills
- Preventive maintenance oversight
- Performance optimization
- Staff management
- Project leadership
- Performance improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Process Improvements
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Quality Assurance
- Performance Analysis
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Data Management
- KPI Tracking
- Business Forecasting
- Multimillion-Dollar P&L Management
- Profit and Loss Accountability
Timeline
Director of Operations
F&S Fresh Foods
11.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
F&S Fresh Foods
12.2021 - 11.2023
Production Manager
F&S Fresh Foods
11.2021 - 12.2021
Frieson Carriers LLC
Fairburn
11.2021
Finishing Production Manager
Mannington Mills
08.2017 - 05.2021
Shift Manager
Mannington Mills
08.2014 - 08.2017
1st Shift Production Supervisor
Mannington Mills/Amtico International
01.2014 - 08.2014
Amtico Conyers
Conyers
01.2014
Assistant Production Supervisor
Amtico International Inc
05.2010 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Ellenwood, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Management -
Charter University