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Taylor Watkins

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Results-oriented with a proven track record of driving efficiency, productivity, and profitability across diverse industries. Adept at implementing strategic initiatives to streamline processes, optimize resources, and exceed organizational objectives. Skilled in team leadership, process improvement, and project management, with a keen eye for identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering cohesive and high-performing teams. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Management Development Rotation

Tampa Maid Foods
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to over business growth
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
  • Negotiated competitive pricing with suppliers, resulting in improved profit margins for the company
  • Reduced overall project cost by conducting thorough cost analysis and identifying areas for improvement.

Sanitation Manager

Tampa Maid Foods
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Goal: Manage and lead a team to exceed high food quality standards
  • Value: Providing a quality service through teamwork, communication, and accountability
  • My Contribution: Manage a team of 52 employees over 3 shifts to maintain sanitary industry standards
  • Responsible for monitoring, validating, improving SSOP and MSS programs
  • In charge of bookkeeping to comply with BRC, BAP, and FDA audits
  • Track department KPI’s, cost savings, continues improvement projects report out to operations team
  • Manage all chemical, pest control, and waste/recycle vendor relation
  • Controlled all department expenses and maintain an effective budget
  • Gathered data on materials, labor, and equipment costs to determine total cost of projects.

Operator Supervisor

Tampa Maid Foods
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Goal: Manage and lead a team to efficiently run scheduled lines
  • Value: Obtaining management experience in a manufacturing environment to professionally run daily production
  • My Contribution: Actively work and observe operators over multiple lines to effectively achieve scheduled throughputs
  • Manage time and line position for 18 Operators based on daily availability
  • Verify HACCP paperwork daily to comply with Food Safety regulations
  • Schedule and assists with weekend maintenance and cleaning for all operational lines.

Watkins Rotational Program

Watkins Associated Industries and Affiliate/Subsidiary Companies
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Goal: To understand organizational workflow across all business units
  • Value: Achieving overall business incite on multiple business and operational departments
  • My Contribution: Observed and worked hands-on with each operational department for Tampa Maid Foods, Cox’s Wholesale Seafood, Peace Valley Groves, Highway Transport, Watkins Real Estate Group, Biltmore Insurance Service, Tucker Door & Trim, Lexington Manufacturing, Nova Engineering, Watkins Real-estate Group, Watkins Associated Industries
  • Lead a close out Operational Internship presentation to top executives on findings and recommendations.

Business and Operations Intern

Tampa Maid Foods
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Goal: To work through multiple business and operations departments
  • Value: Gaining overall business knowledge by working alongside managers of each department
  • My Contribution: Worked hands-on with production line to prepare specialty foods
  • Participated in research and development testing
  • Attended annual board meeting to gain better business insights.

Education

Masters of Business Administration -

Florida Southern University
12.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Florida Southern University
12.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Data Interpretation
  • Data Collection
  • Project Management
  • Cost Estimation
  • Goal-Oriented

Timeline

Management Development Rotation

Tampa Maid Foods
01.2024 - Current

Sanitation Manager

Tampa Maid Foods
06.2022 - 01.2024

Operator Supervisor

Tampa Maid Foods
06.2021 - 06.2022

Watkins Rotational Program

Watkins Associated Industries and Affiliate/Subsidiary Companies
05.2019 - 05.2021

Business and Operations Intern

Tampa Maid Foods
05.2016 - 08.2016

Masters of Business Administration -

Florida Southern University

Bachelor of Science -

Florida Southern University

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