Richard Couture
Greenfield,MA
Summary
Leadership, Supply Chain, Product Implementation & Management STREGNTHS Extensive supply chain background in manufacturing operations with focus on operational cost savings. Proven leadership in manufacturing operations, logistics, R&D, training, and production management. Practiced and successful in both short-term tactical decisions and long-term strategic planning. Highly skilled negotiator in any conditions or economy.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Plant Manager
Kringle Candle Company
Bernardston, MA
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated activities between departments within the manufacturing facility.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for raw materials, components, or services.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure efficient use of resources and timely delivery of products.
Key Account Manager
Kringle Candle Co.
Bernardston, MA
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed and expanded existing contract accounts while acquiring new ones.
- Created customized candle and diffuser collections for the establishment of three additional accounts.
- Collaborated with R&D department to remotely manage all formulations and testing.
- Developed a comprehensive tracking and feedback program for fragrance submissions across all candle product lines.
General Manager – Candle Division
Whish Beauty
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded the launch of a candle division, responsible for managing purchasing, R&D, production, and quality control.
- Generated $2.5 million in new business revenue.
- Implemented new processes and provided training, resulting in a 40% increase in productivity.
Purchasing/R&D Manager
Gold Canyon International
Chandler, AZ
01.2006 - 03.2020
- Managed and provided team leadership for personnel in both Purchasing and R&D roles.
- Streamlined supplier base to maximize buying power for all raw materials
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
- Oversaw the ordering process from start to finish including order tracking and expediting.
Purchasing Manager
Laredo Candle Co.
Laredo, TX
05.2004 - 01.2006
R&D Manager
Home Fragrance Holdings
Houston, TX
07.2001 - 05.2004
Purchasing Agent
Arizona Natural Resources
Phoenix, AZ
05.1998 - 06.2001
Training Manager / Real Estate Property Manager
Postal Connections of America
Scottsdale, AZ
12.1992 - 01.1998
Supply and Logistics - Staff Sergeant
United States Air Force
06.1980 - 09.1992
Education
Skills
- Extensive supply chain background
- Manufacturing operations
- Operational cost savings
- Logistics
- R&D
- Product management
- Inventory management
- Material risk assessment
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Supply and logistics
Path
Leadership, Supply Chain, Product Implementation & Management
Timeline
Manufacturing Plant Manager
Kringle Candle Company
07.2023 - 06.2024
Key Account Manager
Kringle Candle Co.
12.2021 - 05.2023
General Manager – Candle Division
Whish Beauty
01.2021 - 12.2021
Purchasing/R&D Manager
Gold Canyon International
01.2006 - 03.2020
Purchasing Manager
Laredo Candle Co.
05.2004 - 01.2006
R&D Manager
Home Fragrance Holdings
07.2001 - 05.2004
Purchasing Agent
Arizona Natural Resources
05.1998 - 06.2001
Training Manager / Real Estate Property Manager
Postal Connections of America
12.1992 - 01.1998
Supply and Logistics - Staff Sergeant
United States Air Force
06.1980 - 09.1992
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