Steve Fleming II
Lagafors Inc
Ft. Worth,Texas
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Versatile, highly focused, and results-driven professional, with extensive experience in the food manufacturing industry focusing on operations management, food safety and quality assurance, regulatory compliance, business development, and customer service. Recognized for outstanding leadership capabilities, with expertise in planning and implementing strategies; as well as in analyzing and solving problems. Armed with a proven record of success in developing and executing innovative business initiatives to drive solid business results. Effective at multitasking in fast-paced, team-oriented and fiercely competitive environments. Adept at handling and prioritizing tasks for seamless workflow and efficiency improvement.
Work History
General Manager
3 Years 7 Months- Oversaw US Division, managing sales, warehousing, distribution, accounting, maintenance, and safety and ergonomics in customer facilities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Executed sales of new equipment and systems, developed project budgets, managed profit and loss statements, and established business processes and policies for US market; organized and conducted service visits for scheduled and emergency equipment needs.
- Led operational teams to enhance productivity and streamline processes.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and service delivery.
Regional Director/Technical Services Representative
9 Years- Served as primary service technician addressing sanitation, intervention, mechanical, and food safety needs for diverse customer base.
- Ensured effective administration and maintenance of sanitation processes and programs by collaborating with key facility members.
- Developed new sanitation processes that minimized cleaning times and enhanced efficiency of sanitation personnel.
- Contribute in formulating new sanitation processes to minimize cleaning times and improve the efficiency of sanitation personnel.
- Managed chemical inventory and ordering processes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Served as the key person behind the successful development of various territories from $400K to almost $900K within a year, which included Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Director of Technical Service
10 Years- Keenly oversaw the creation, execution, and alignment of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory programs across the division.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in supervising 3 quality assurance (QA) managers and 50 employees.
- Assisted in establishing SPC program for QA department, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
- Offered effectual assistance with the establishment of the SPC program for the QA Department.
- Oversaw creation and execution of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory programs, ensuring compliance across division.
- Observed the facilities’ strict maintenance of required certifications while managing all third-party audits.
- Effectively liaised between the company, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) personnel, and customers on product development.
- Assumed full accountability for the research and development of new products for customers, including as shelf-life, case-life, and flavor profiles.
Quality Assurance
1 Year- Supported the formulation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for the Case Ready division.
- Coordinated product development and testing with customers to enhance quality and performance of case ready products.
- Oversaw quality assurance measures, maintaining high standards of workmanship across all projects.
General Manager
2 Years- Led hiring of all department heads and supervisory staff for facility, presenting training tools for management and hourly workforce.
- Oversaw production operations including warehouse, distribution, human resources, accounting, quality assurance, maintenance, and safety for facility with 300 employees.
- Managed production schedules and budget development; ensured conformance to budget; oversaw profit and loss; developed business processes and policies.
- Conceptualized and formulated HACCP plans as well as Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP).
Plant Manager, Case Ready Division
Superintendent, Carcass Sales Division
- Production Supervisor, Ground Beef and Trim Operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science-Production Option
Skills
Multi-site management
Operations/Plant management
Project Management
Audit Preparations and Management
Multi facility management
Budget management
Team leadership
Problem solving
Problem resolution
Client relationships
Client management
Certification
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification
- British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification and Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) | Microsoft Publisher
Timeline
General Manager
Lagafors Inc
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Regional Director/Technical Services Representative
Birko Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2023Read More
Director of Technical Service
National Beef-Case Ready
01.2004 - 01.2014Read More
Quality Assurance
Manager, Technical Services
01.2003 - 01.2004Read More
General Manager
National Beef Case Ready
01.2001 - 01.2003Read More
Plant Manager, Case Ready Division
Excel Corporation-Case Ready
1999 - 2001Read More
Superintendent, Carcass Sales Division
Excel Corporation
1997 - 1999Read More
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science from Animal Science-Production Option
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