John Troche
Quakertown,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms
Lansdale, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Manage daily operational activities of supervisors and production staff to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost to meet the customer’s requirements while maintaining established safety and quality standards
- Analyze operations and key metrics to ensure that the facility maintains high quality and safety standards; proactively look for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs
- Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all operational activities
- Report deficiencies to plant leadership; identify and resolve operational issues
- Ensure that all regulations and company policies are understood and followed by supervisors and production employees; advise them of correct interpretation when necessary
- Conduct meetings with department management to communicate essential policies, plans, or problems affecting operations, employee relations, and general company information
- Maintain preparation for and participate in plant inspections by authorized agencies utilizing appropriate staff
- Monitor inventory levels for supplies and equipment and initiate or approve purchases as appropriate
- Prepare reports and records for management review
- Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management. Understand and effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.
- Actively communicate with employees through shift meetings and informal methods. Maintain and promote positive employee relations in work environment
- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all company, state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Cooler Manager
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms
Lansdale, PA
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervised daily cooler operations to ensure product quality and safety compliance.
- Trained and mentored team members on proper handling and storage procedures.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Coached employees on best practices for handling perishable goods, resulting in minimized damage and waste.
- Coordinated workflow among staff to enhance efficiency during peak production periods.
- Implemented a system for tracking employee overtime hours which reduced labor costs and enhanced the work-life balance for team members.
- Managed employee performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive professional growth.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies promptly and implemented corrective measures to prevent future errors.
- Maintained a clean and organized cooler environment, adhering to strict safety and hygiene standards.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by regularly inspecting products and procedures within the cooler area.
- Optimized space utilization within the cooler area, maximizing storage capacity without compromising product quality or safety requirements.
Cooler Supervisor
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms
Lansdale, PA
08.2010 - 2022
- Reduction of overtime hours from 35% to 13%, saving over 400 hours per week
- Single-handedly coordinated clean up crew for pathogen monitoring recheck and spent over 18 hours training employees on correct procedures on handling chemicals and cleaning
- Attends daily meetings and address any action items that need attention in a timely manner
- Coordinate weekly Continuous Improvement (CI) meetings, address product and employee complaints, and resolve problems
- Maintains inventory and product loss control, coordinates timely and accurate shipping and receiving, ensures safety/operational guidelines are met and forecast future needs.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards and Quality Assurance.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Manage scheduling and task delegation for 80-member warehouse team.
Cooler Employee
Lehigh Valley Diary Farms
Lansdale, PA
09.2005 - 07.2010
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
- Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor.
- Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.
Education
Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJSkills
- Fast learner
- Practices safety and sanitation standards
- Strong leadership abilities
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Project Management
- Employee scheduling
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
Accomplishments
Completed MOS (Management Operations Structure) class
Completed CI (Continuous Improvement) classes
Completed Supervisor's Essentials from Dean Foods
Completed class for Microsoft Office
Completed Dairy Management Systems (DMS) Serti (RMS) Order entries
Completed End of Month Inventory Process Training
Completed all courses for LPG and electronic Lift Trucks
Graduated from Dale Carnegie- Breakthrough Award.
CI Champion with Deanfoods Lehigh Lansdale location.
Lehigh Dairy's Lansdale location Safety Ambassador Leader.
(SIMS) Safety In Motion Course
Essentials of Management Classes.
Certification
Hold Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
Hold current Fork Lift Certification, Fork Lift Safety Expert and Trainer certification
Timeline
Production Manager
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms
05.2024 - Current
Cooler Manager
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms
03.2022 - 05.2024
Cooler Supervisor
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms
08.2010 - 2022
Cooler Employee
Lehigh Valley Diary Farms
09.2005 - 07.2010
Perth Amboy High School