Teresa Butterbaugh
Johnston,IA
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader that motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Operations
Veridian Fire Protective Gear
Des Moines, IA
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives that align with company's strategy and core competencies, resulting in 12% decrease in COGS.
- Increased company revenue by 36% through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvement projects and initiatives.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Improved employee retention 53% through improvements in leadership skills and employee engagement.
Executive Managing Director
Premier Tech - Prairie AG
Johnston, Iowa
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed professional team of accountants, sales managers, engineers, and construction tradesmen, in Agriculture Sector of US.
- Provided business process re-engineering recommendations to achieve successful account conversion resulting in improved cash flow from 1 month to 4 months of expenses.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources resulting in consistent work all year long verses 9 out of 12 months.
- Collaborated closely with industry partners and other Premier Tech Divisions to develop mutually beneficial alliances that drive innovation.
President & General Manager
Commonwealth Alternative Care
Taunton, MA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Expanded cannabis grow and processing footprint by 35%.
- Led and collaborated with R&D and Operational teams in development, rollout, and management of new product lines starting with "pheno-hunting" traits of numerous cannabis strains.
- Cultivated strong relationships with government agencies and political leaders to foster concise communications that led to major improvements in communities where Tilt had grow and/or dispensary facilities.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
General Manager - Multi-State
Acreage Holdings
New York, NY
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Cultivated and strengthened political and government relationships in two states with clear, consistent and timely communication skills.
- Directed comprehensive sale and marketing efforts in North Dakota to exceed revenue targets over 30% in five months.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses 11% without compromising quality or service, in onset of COVID.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Director of Operations
Kemin Health
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance operational performance and surpass annual revenue targets by $5M.
- Increased employee retention 20% through improvements in leadership and team member development.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations in the Supplement Industry. Customer Satisfaction level was over 80%.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives that facilitated organizational transformations while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
Manufacturing Plant Manager
Unilever
Raeford, NC
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives with 400+ team members, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability within the organization. Results of this included, zero OSHA recordables, COGS reduction of over 13% and improved plant performance (OEE) by 2% points.
Global Business Process Lead Operations
Syngenta
Omaha, NE
07.2000 - 11.2011
- Led successful change management initiatives both local and globally, minimizing disruptions during transitions while maximizing positive outcomes for the organization as a whole. In addition, developed robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity during unforeseen disruptions. Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times. Increased local site capacity over 45% with a payback in less than 2 years.
Sr. Engineer & Efficiency Manager
ConAgra
Council Bluffs, Iowa
09.1993 - 06.2000
- Trained and coached over 900 team members in the areas of safety, quality and throughput. Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve facility issues. Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes. Developed and implemented first Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Education
Professional Development - Supply Chain Optimization Program
Insead
Fontainebleau, FR08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 1989.08 - 1993.08
Skills
- Leadership
- Operations Oversight
- Revenue Growth
- Process Improvements
- Risk Mitigation
- Continual improvement
- Relationship management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- P&L Management
- KPI Tracking
- Strategic planning and execution
- Cost Control
- Operational Efficiency
- Business Forecasting
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Development
- Customer Service Management
- Data Analysis
- Employee Relations
- Cost Reduction
- Task Prioritization
- Customer Relations
- Performance Improvements
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Organizational Skills
- Capital Spending
- Business Management
- Quality Assurance
- Workforce Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Performance Analysis
- Schedule Management
- Contract Administration
- Program Administration
- Data Management
- Department Oversight
- Revenue Generation
- Customer Retention
- Inventory Management
- Sales Tracking
- Goal Setting
- Problem-Solving
- Delegation
- Reliability
- Logistics
- Analytical Thinking
- Management Team Building
- Effective leader
- Time management abilities
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Team building
- Client Account Management
- Attention to Detail
- Budget Development
- Analytical Skills
- Professionalism
- Change Management
- Business Leadership
- Sound Judgment
- Multitasking
- Staff training/development
- Financial Planning
- Organizational Structuring
- Budget Control
- Staff Management
- P&L Administration
- Excellent Communication
- Cost analysis and savings
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Performance Evaluations
- Records Organization and Management
Timeline
Director of Operations
Veridian Fire Protective Gear
01.2023 - Current
Executive Managing Director
Premier Tech - Prairie AG
01.2022 - 11.2022
President & General Manager
Commonwealth Alternative Care
01.2021 - 11.2021
General Manager - Multi-State
Acreage Holdings
11.2019 - 08.2020
Director of Operations
Kemin Health
08.2015 - 06.2019
Manufacturing Plant Manager
Unilever
05.2013 - 07.2015
Global Business Process Lead Operations
Syngenta
07.2000 - 11.2011
Sr. Engineer & Efficiency Manager
ConAgra
09.1993 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
1989.08 - 1993.08
Professional Development - Supply Chain Optimization Program
Insead