Mark Lott
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Production/Operations Manager
HelloFresh
09.2020 - Current
- Oversee the day-to-day production operation, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of customer orders
- Established procedures, metrics and processes to drive productivity and optimization
- Effectively engage, coach, motivate and lead the Production team of 12 salaried managers and 300 hourly team-members to achieve department production metrics as well as individual career progression and development goals
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives in metrics of production, quality, cost and delivery by implementing key processes as well as by building and cultivating relationships with hourly team members, managers, carrier partners, vendors, and various cross- functional departments within the Hello Fresh DC.
Operations Manager
Earth Fresh Foods
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for the overall management and functioning of a 180,000 square ft Produce packaging and distribution facility
- Provides communication, direction, leadership and development to a team of 3-5 salary and 20-30 hourly reports
- Oversees continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility
- Coordinates activities between all departments, assists with financial budget planning, executes operational objectives through cross functional groups in the facility
- Effectively executes all facets of leadership, including, employee engagement, recognition, scheduling, training, performance management and conflict resolution with all team members in the department
- Achieved vertical startup production goals for new ground up Atlanta facility
- Established and implemented 5-S procedure and strategy for facilities in Atlanta and Toronto
- Established training program for production new hires
- Hourly and Salary
- Established, implemented and trained employees on standard operating procedures for all equipment.
SR. Production Manager
Kraft/Nabisco Foods
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations in mixing, processing and packaging in a high volume 8 oven bakery
- Responsible for achieving assigned daily targets for efficiency, cost, quality and safety objectives
- Provides communication, direction, leadership, development and support to team of 10 salaried managers and 50-80 direct hourly reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Transformed business unit from reactive to proactive
- Implemented DMS reporting structure in the business unit
- Implemented long term Cost savings strategy in the packaging department (1.2mil).
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Kraft/Nabisco Foods
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsible for developing and implementing process improvements on assigned production lines to improve capacity, productivity, throughput and cost reduction
- Championed lean work strategies and program elements to eliminate waste in the facility
- Developed run-rules, center lining and 5-S strategy for facility
- Received company recognized Gold Award for Global Efficiency
- Trained hourly workforce on cost saving strategies for the business unit
- Conducted routine Root Cause Analysis for breakdowns, designed and implemented long term solutions.
Production Supervisor
Philadelphia
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsible for leading hourly Union production team of 10-20 employees on assigned lines in the bakery
- Led and coached production team in the execution of daily/weekly production schedules for assigned lines of responsibility
- Responsible for Driving, tracking and documenting all key performance indicators in the bakery in both processing and packaging departments
- Completed daily production reports, Led daily production team meetings with hourly employees.
Production Supervisor
Kellogg’s Foods
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Responsible for leading efforts of mixing, dough machining, baking, and packaging on assigned line(s) to achieve established goals in safety, quality and productivity
- Ensures compliance with all company rules and policies, government regulations, and the union labor agreement
- Ensures employee compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and housekeeping
- Completes daily production reports and other periodic reporting requirements
- Promoted a positive work environment and ensured effective communication with employees and fellow managers
- Developed a successful team through hands on training and coaching with employees.
Snacks Front Line Supervisor
PepsiCo Foods and Beverages
07.2002 - 05.2006
- Responsible for leading 2 separate processing and packaging teams consisting of 50-55 hourly union associates on 2 separate Chewy Granola Bar production lines, as well as a 3rd hand collated variety pack line
- Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws in a union atmosphere
- Member of Danville Quaker Product Innovation Team, Key roles in: Quaker Cookies & Milk bar, assisted in design and implementation of project “Tree”, Fruit and Crunch bar processing and packaging, “Oatmeal on the Go” bar and introduction of new 6 count packaging designs for products
- Led TPM (Total Productive Manufacturing) Autonomous Maintenance teams
- Member of HSE pillar of Danville Total Plant TPM initiative
- Other duties include Interviewing, hiring and training new associates and supervisors, planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and coaching associates; Addressing complaints and resolving problems with the Executive Union Board
- Assisted in ratification of BCTGM, Danville Union contract for 2004.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business/Psychology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN1998
Accomplishments
- Increased overall productivity and quality by 40% by implementing linear management program designed to increase performance levels.
- Decreased overall safety incidents in production dept (year over year) by 51% through implementation of 5s Peer to Peer audit and Safety Celebration programs.
- Increased Retention of hourly team-members by 33% through design and implementation of employee engagement committee.
Timeline
Production/Operations Manager
HelloFresh
09.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
Earth Fresh Foods
06.2019 - 07.2020
SR. Production Manager
Kraft/Nabisco Foods
05.2016 - 06.2019
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Kraft/Nabisco Foods
01.2014 - 05.2016
Production Supervisor
Philadelphia
01.2014 - 05.2016
Production Supervisor
Kellogg’s Foods
05.2006 - 05.2009
Snacks Front Line Supervisor
PepsiCo Foods and Beverages
07.2002 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business/Psychology
Indiana State University
Skills
- Assembly and Production
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Staff Management
- Metrics Management
- Production Operations
- Health and Safety Compliance
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeQuote
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