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Patrick Combs

Kirksville,MO

Summary

Proven leader and strategic consultant at Kraft Heinz, adept in operations analysis and team leadership & development. Excelled in transforming underperforming teams into high-efficiency units, achieving significant cost savings and performance improvements. Demonstrated exceptional initiative and creativity in high-stakes environments, embodying continuous improvement and management coaching.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Kraft Heinz
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
  • Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
  • Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

Area Manager

Kraft Heinz
09.1992 - 06.2022
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align operations with corporate objectives.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
  • Led weekly meetings with regional staff to review progress, address challenges and drive timely task completion.

U.S. ARMY

United States Army
08.1989 - 08.1992
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kirksville High School
Kirksville, MO
05.1989

Skills

  • Failure Analysis
  • Operations Analysis
  • Management Coaching
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Performance Tracking
  • Goal Setting
  • Team Leadership & Development

Timeline

Consultant

Kraft Heinz
07.2023 - 07.2024

Area Manager

Kraft Heinz
09.1992 - 06.2022

U.S. ARMY

United States Army
08.1989 - 08.1992

High School Diploma -

Kirksville High School
Patrick Combs