Joseph Czolgosz
Kewanee,IL
Summary
With a proven track record at Darling Ingredients Inc, I excel in operations management and leadership, driving process improvements and team efficiency. Leveraging expertise in Microsoft Office and Oracle, I've led teams to exceed sales targets and significantly enhance production efficiency, embodying strong problem-solving and team-building skills to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Geneal Manager
Darling Ingredients, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- 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.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Accelerated digital transformation by overseeing adoption of cloud-based solutions, improving data accessibility and security.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing brand credibility and access to new customer segments.
- Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Plant Manager
Darling Ingredients, Inc
03.2011 - 03.2015
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Office Manager
Darling Ingredients Inc
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Laboratory Technician
Darling Ingredients Inc
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Prepared detailed documentation for each experiment, facilitating effective communication of results to colleagues and stakeholders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Assumption High School
Davenport, IA05.1982
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-1986
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Customer relations
- Staff training/development
- Inventory control
- Customer relationship management
- Staff supervision
- Employee scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Administrative skills
- P&L management
- Client relations
- Labor cost controls
- Customer retention
- Process improvements
- Strategic planning
- Vendor relationships
- Employee development
- Facility management
- Risk management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle
Timeline
Geneal Manager
Darling Ingredients, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2024
Plant Manager
Darling Ingredients, Inc
03.2011 - 03.2015
Office Manager
Darling Ingredients Inc
01.2009 - 03.2011
Laboratory Technician
Darling Ingredients Inc
03.2007 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Assumption High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Iowa State University