SEAN TORRES
Cadillac,MI
Summary
With 27 years of experience in the food industry, specifically in processing, retail, and wholesale of ultra-perishable food like fresh meat and seafood, I have gained comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of this field. Throughout my career, I have successfully overseen the development of multiple fresh food markets, from initial conception to operational execution. My expertise lies in driving sales and profitability through dynamic merchandising strategies, meeting both planning and sales goals with unwavering dedication to deadlines. As a highly organized individual, I possess strong leadership skills that enable me to effectively lead teams towards success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Butchers Block
Traverse City, MI
11.2017 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Oversaw daily operations of Number sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
Meat Manager
Tannery Creek Meat Market
Petoskey, Michigan
09.2006 - 09.2016
- I lead and oversaw all aspects of merchandising, inventory control, and operations
- I also was in charge of setting prices to ensure that the store achieved gross profit margins, procuring product from external suppliers, and the delegation of tasks to my crew.
Meat Manager
Uptown Market
Wixom, Michigan
04.2004 - 04.2006
- I helped not only construct the store from the ground up, I ran the merchandising of both the meat department and the deli’s cases
- I also continued to develop several of my skills, including relations with buying groups, advertisement, and the purchase of product on a pre-book basis.
Meat and Seafood Manager
Vic’s World Class Market
Southfield, Michigan
04.2000 - 04.2004
- I helped run all things concerning the operation of the company, including product distribution to all 3 locations and the restocking of each store’s inventory, depending on their individual sales needs determined by both sales and supply and demand.
Meat Manager
Vic’s World Class Market
Novi, Michigan
04.1998 - 04.2000
- I controlled both sales and merchandising for what was, at the time, the world’s largest fresh food retailer
- This included the import of fresh seafood from around the country and the maintenance of tanks for both fresh, live trout, and lobster
- I was the head of 2 departments, which included being tasked with maintaining profit, delegating tasks to my crew of 15 others, and analyzing financial reports, as well as implementing strategic initiatives to maximize sales.
Education
General Education -
Boyne City High School
Boyne City, MI06.1990
Skills
- Efficient and effective completion of duties
- Completing work based on a timeline
- ServSafe Certification
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Production Scheduling
- Scheduling
- Facility Management
- Work Delegation
- Waste Reduction
References
- Phil Hutchinson, Photographer, Harbor House Publishing, Boyne City, MI, (231) 838 - 6972
- Mike Lintz, Chef, Walloon Country Club, Walloon, MI, (231) 838 - 9231
- Jeremy Fetig, Head of Receiving, Petoskey Plastics, (231) 881 - 5567
Timeline
Plant Manager
Butchers Block
11.2017 - 11.2024
Meat Manager
Tannery Creek Meat Market
09.2006 - 09.2016
Meat Manager
Uptown Market
04.2004 - 04.2006
Meat and Seafood Manager
Vic’s World Class Market
04.2000 - 04.2004
Meat Manager
Vic’s World Class Market
04.1998 - 04.2000
General Education -
Boyne City High School