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Marvena Mitchell

Miami,FL

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Mondelez International and Kraft Foods, excelling in Quality management and Operations. Spearheaded root cause analysis and streamlined operations, achieving a 10% efficiency boost. Expert in audit preparedness, compliance monitoring and team leadership, adept at fostering professional growth and operational excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Quality Manager

Mondelez International
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Mentored staff members in quality and sanitation management principles, fostering professional growth among team members.
  • Coordinated with engineering and R&D departments to incorporate quality considerations in early stages of project development.
  • Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently. Oversaw successful completion of external audits with no major non-conformances identified.
  • Updated quality control and sanitation standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Developed metrics-driven performance evaluation criteria for staff members involved in quality assurance functions, promoting accountability for results.

Business Unit Manager

Mondelez International
12.2011 - 01.2015
  • Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal levels were maintained to meet production demands without excessive stockpiling or shortages.
  • Managed budget planning and forecasting activities for the manufacturing department, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals while maintaining operational excellence.
  • Coordinated efforts between engineering, design, procurement, and quality assurance departments to streamline product development cycles and improve overall productivity.
  • Worked with Maintenance Managers reviewing routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safe work practices among employees.

Operations Supervisor/Business Unit Leader

Kraft Foods
07.2009 - 12.2011
  • Developed and directed the shutdown/startup process focusing on on employee expectations on how to clean and shut down equipment for reliable production startup.
  • Focus Lead for Crustal Light multi-serve area focusing on line performance through six sigma initiatives, resulting in improvement of 10% efficiency and 12% increase in case output
  • Implemented 5S and housekeeping programs
  • Led weekly focus team meetings consisting of cross-functional group analyzing performance, MTBF, quality holds, downtime and preventative maintenance frequencies
  • Commercialization Quality Lead for Canadian Shake N Bake acquiring 15MM lbs of product from facility closure

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2010

Skills

  • Quality processes
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Documentation Control
  • Statistical analysis skills
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Quality Management Systems
  • SOP Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • External Auditing
  • Internal Auditing
  • Preventive Actions
  • Team Leadership
  • Production Planning
  • Forecasting
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Safety and quality standards

Timeline

Executive Quality Manager

Mondelez International
01.2015 - 09.2016

Business Unit Manager

Mondelez International
12.2011 - 01.2015

Operations Supervisor/Business Unit Leader

Kraft Foods
07.2009 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Marvena Mitchell