Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
OperationsManager

John J. Moran

Napa,CA

Summary

Seasoned manufacturing professional with over 25 years of experience excelling in team management, safety compliance, SOP creation, and achieving objectives. Recognized for expertise in cost control, productivity enhancement, process improvement, and strategizing unit operations effectively. Specializing in food safety, HACCP, and SQF compliance, championing quality assurance and providing vital support for manufacturing processes, particularly in new product development and implementation. A results-driven management professional with a proven track record in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, ensuring operational efficiency, and adapting to evolving demands. Known for reliability, goal-oriented approach, and consistently delivering impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and decisive action.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Supervisor

Mylan Specialty L.P. (Formerly Dey Pharma, L.P.)

Lead Blow-Fill-Seal Manufacturing Technician

Mylan Specialty L.P. (Formerly Dey Pharma, L.P.)

Blow-Fill-Seal Manufacturing Technician

Mylan Specialty L.P. (Formerly Dey Pharma, L.P.)

Operations Manager

CVS Health
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversee the use of labor, raw materials, and capital.
  • Collaborate with finance and leadership teams to develop and manage budgets.
  • Ensure quality control and monitor manufacturing processes.
  • Hire, train, and supervise employees, and conduct one-on-one meetings to drive performance.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and implement systems and processes.
  • Develop, Manage and execute projects and initiatives.
  • Address conflicts among team members and handle client issues.
  • Represent the organization at meetings and establish positive relationships with community organizations.
  • Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Quality Assurance Manager

Patco Brands
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Nourished quality relationships and conducted audits with contract manufacturing partners.
  • Drove continuous improvement for cost savings and high-quality products.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams for new product launches ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Resolved supplier-related issues and ensured audit follow-up.
  • Assessed incoming materials' quality and facilitated evaluations.
  • Demonstrated adherence to regulatory standards and coordinated quality-related functions.

General Manager

Calbee America
10.2016 - 02.2023
  • Implemented agile methodologies for project management and team oversight.
  • Developed procurement strategies, achieving significant cost savings.
  • Monitored supplier performance and utilized data visualization for analysis.
  • Created growth strategies focusing on team development and process efficiencies.
  • Oversaw company operations including facilities management and CapEx projects.
  • Streamlined resource planning, generating significant cost savings.
  • Conducted KPI evaluations and provided training enhancements for performance improvement.
  • Execute innovative HR management programs and recognition initiatives.

Procurement Manager

Calbee America
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Managed a portfolio of business functions, including procurement, process control, compliance with HACCP, SQF, CFR11, and 210, inventory control, logistics, and project management.
  • Administered daily operations and activities of 150 team members, including 4 direct reports, by leading daily standup meetings with manufacturing teams to review progress reports and target improvements.
  • Identified areas of optimization, such as developing new products for consumer goods and special projects, impacting customers.
  • Successfully created skill assessments for over 20 job functions, as well as updated job descriptions, on-the-job manuals, and SOPs.

QA/QC Manager

Calbee America
03.2015 - 09.2015

Production Shift Manager

Calbee America
11.2014 - 03.2015

Manufacturing Superintendent

Mylan Specialty L.P. (Formerly Dey Pharma, L.P.)
09.2006 - 07.2013
  • Directed, supervised, and coordinated manufacturing systems and operations requiring a broad knowledge of industrial engineering applications to meet quality, quantity, schedule, and cost goals
  • Organized and assigned work to utilize available skills, knowledge and experience, labor hours, machines, and tooling to the best advantages and most favorable costs, quality, and workmanship
  • Provided regular training, instruction, and guidance and maintained close surveillance over set-up/changeover procedures operations, while acting as team lead and member of safety committees
  • Analyzed and diagnosed machine problems and malfunctions to expedite and coordinate corrective procedures/actions and to prevent excessive downtime or interrupted schedules

Skills

  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Change Management
  • Performance Management
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Validation
  • Change Control
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Time keeping
  • Safety Audits
  • Internal/External Quality Audits
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Assembly line supervision
  • Material handling
  • Quality inspections
  • Production line management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Manufacturing management experience
  • Equipment upgrades
  • Data analytics
  • Warehouse operations
  • Product inspection
  • Quality control
  • Priority management
  • Lean manufacturing techniques
  • Production planning
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Sanitation enforcement
  • Six sigma processes
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Training and mentoring
  • Continuous improvement
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Relationship building
  • Performance improvement
  • Decision-making
  • MS office
  • Safety procedures
  • Hiring and training
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety management
  • Production management
  • Equipment operation
  • Incidents management
  • Solutions development
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Budget adherence
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Production error correction
  • P&L management
  • Employee training

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved product waste, which led to a overall reduction of 72.2% .
  • Performed KPI evaluations for 200 staff members and provided revamped training sessions by developing new training manuals and performance tracking which improved KPI scores by 9.2% yearly.
  • Streamlined resource planning and reporting, generating financial statements and workforce reports, and negotiating a savings in variable cost, decreasing operational expenses by 10%.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 to develop and install a SQF program within 6 months time.

Certification

  • Design For Six Sigma Management & Strategy Institute
  • Issued 2021
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) Management & Strategy Institute
  • Certified Kaizen Facilitator Management & Strategy Institute
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Management & Strategy Institute
  • Issued 2020
  • FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)
  • Issued 2016
  • Business Continuity and Withdrawal and Recall Superior Food Safety

Timeline

Operations Manager

CVS Health
11.2024 - Current

Quality Assurance Manager

Patco Brands
01.2024 - 03.2024

General Manager

Calbee America
10.2016 - 02.2023

Procurement Manager

Calbee America
10.2015 - 10.2016

QA/QC Manager

Calbee America
03.2015 - 09.2015

Production Shift Manager

Calbee America
11.2014 - 03.2015

Manufacturing Superintendent

Mylan Specialty L.P. (Formerly Dey Pharma, L.P.)
09.2006 - 07.2013

Manufacturing Supervisor

Mylan Specialty L.P. (Formerly Dey Pharma, L.P.)

Lead Blow-Fill-Seal Manufacturing Technician

Mylan Specialty L.P. (Formerly Dey Pharma, L.P.)

Blow-Fill-Seal Manufacturing Technician

Mylan Specialty L.P. (Formerly Dey Pharma, L.P.)
John J. Moran