THOMAS WYJACK
Delta,USA
Summary
Automation Operations High speed production, Warehouse experience, strategic marketing, product development, vendor relations, public relations, human resources. Former Business Owner and Manager with a proven track record in achieving positive business results by developing business alliances, identifying new markets and developing business processes. P&L experience.
Skilled Production Worker offering 20 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wholesale Manager
Homestead Natural Meats
01.2025 - Current
- As a Interim Wholesale Manager for Homestead Natural Meats Beef Processing facilities. During the transitional period I am responsible for overseeing Multi-unit locations production scheduling and wholesale sales operations, managing key accounts, and ensuring the efficient distribution of beef products to retail, food service, and distribution partners. This role focuses on growing market share, maintaining product quality standards, and coordinating production and logistics to meet customer needs while ensuring compliance with food safety and industry regulations.
- Monitor beef market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to make informed sales and purchasing recommendations. Ensure all wholesale transactions comply with OSHA, GMP, USDA and HACCP requirements. Coordinate with the finance department to manage billing, credit terms, and account collections.
- Track sales performance, generate reports, and forecast demand to assist with production planning. Market Expansion goals are to Secure at least 3–5 new wholesale or food service contracts per month. Expand distribution into new regions or export markets where demand for quality beef is growing.
- Partner with marketing to promote branded beef products to premium buyers. Forecasting & Planning to create accurate monthly and quarterly sales forecasts to align with production schedules. Use market data to anticipate price fluctuations in beef markets and adjust strategies accordingly. Present quarterly financial performance reports and action plans to senior management.
Owner/Roaster
Twilight Coffee Roasters
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Experienced coffee roasting operations Owner, Manager responsible for overseeing daily production, sourcing, quality control, and business performance for a specialty coffee roasting company. Proven success in optimizing roasting efficiency, expanding wholesale accounts, and achieving financial and quality goals aligned with company growth objectives. Followed all AIB, HACCP, 5S.
- Lead daily coffee roasting operations including green bean sourcing, roast profiling, quality control, and packaging. Manage supplier relationships and ensure all sourcing meets sustainability and fair-trade standards. Supervise a team of roasting, production, and fulfillment staff to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Analyze production metrics, forecast demand, and adjust schedules to meet wholesale and retail customer needs. Implement inventory management systems to minimize waste and optimize supply chain flow. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to support product launches, seasonal blends, and online promotions. Ensure compliance with food safety, labeling, and environmental standards.
- Prepare financial and operational reports for senior management, tracking profitability and growth KPIs. Increased monthly roasting output by 35% while maintaining consistent roast quality. Expanded wholesale client base from 10 to 30+ accounts in under 12 months. Improved gross profit margin from 10% to 18% through cost controls and efficiency improvements. Reduced product waste by 22% through optimized inventory and production planning. Implemented data-driven roast tracking, increasing roast consistency and quality checks. Achieved 95% on-time order fulfillment rate, improving customer satisfaction and retention. Sold the company 2025 to Grand Junction Sports Complex.
Operations Manager
Love's Travel Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Accepted this position because of Covid19 closed most food and beverage. As a Operations Manager for Love’s, I provide exceptional customer service and ensure that all employees of the location are doing the same. Currently assist in overseeing 35 employees. Recognize and resolve customer issues or complaints by determining optimal solutions in a timely manner. Effectively manage employee turnover. Assist GM to recruit, hire, train, evaluate and coach employees. Manage new employee training. Utilize the necessary training tools to verify that training is complete and consistent. Responsible for following up on training regularly.
- Address any vendor orders. Collaborate with multiple stores when necessary at our second location. Delegate tasks as needed and follow-up with employees to ensure that tasks are being completed. Ensure that all cash handling and Love’s policies are being followed by employees. Maintain a safe facility and use safety first practices to remain accident-free. Ensure environmental compliance and timely reporting of any issues or concerns. Prepare the weekly payroll submission and assure accurate information is being submitted. Identify areas of opportunity on the monthly P&L and weekly reports. Implement plans to correct any issues. Responsible for ordering, invoicing and proper rotation to ensure inventory levels stay within company guidelines and waste is kept at a minimum.
- Responsible for keeping interior and exterior of the location up to established company standards in terms of facility maintenance, proper merchandising and suitable marketing procedures. Collaborate with and assist the Subway and Arby’s restaurant concepts on a daily schedule. Assist restaurants with operations. Insure store, fuel and restaurants are always in full compliance with company and state regulations on a daily basis by conducting multiple walks in every area and reporting any issues.
Owner/Brewer
Northman Brewery Inc
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Entrepreneur and hands on operator of a craft brewery, responsible for all aspects of business management, production, and brand growth. Oversaw brewing operations, staff management, sales strategies, and customer engagement to deliver high-quality products and a strong community presence.
- Directed day-to-day operations including brewing, quality control, inventory, and distribution. Managed financial performance budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and profitability tracking. Developed and launched multiple craft beer recipes that achieved strong customer recognition. Negotiated supplier contracts and maintained compliance with local and federal alcohol regulations.
- Built and led a team of 25 employees, fostering a culture of quality, safety, and teamwork. Increased sales by 50% through wholesale partnerships, taproom events, and digital marketing. Created brand identity and marketing materials to establish a loyal local and regional following. Increased production output by 35% through process streamlining, equipment optimization, and improved scheduling. Reduced material waste by 22% by implementing standardized operating procedures and tighter inventory controls.
- Improved batch consistency and quality by 30%, maintaining product uniformity across all brews. Cut equipment downtime by 15% through proactive maintenance and operator training programs. Managed annual production volume of 1300 barrels, meeting all sales and distribution targets. Negotiated supplier contracts that lowered raw material costs by 10%, improving gross margins.
- Led a cross functional team of 10 production and packaging staff, improving workforce productivity by 25%. Maintained 100% compliance with TTB, OSHA, and local regulatory requirements. Enhanced on-time order fulfillment from 85% to 98% through production planning and logistics coordination. By the second year our gross was 1.3M. Held Federal TTB Manufacturing and Wholesale license for a 7BBL contract production brewery in Colorado. DBA -Western Slope Brewing Inc . with live music venue. Vendor negotiations. Ran a Sports Bar simultaneously. Sold
Roasting Manager
Starbucks Roasting Plant
01.2009 - 01.2014
- The Coffee Roasting Manager (ACRS) Advanced coffee roasting system, oversees daily roasting operations to ensure the highest quality and consistency of coffee products. This role manages green coffee sourcing, roast profiles, production scheduling, inventory, and quality control. The ideal candidate combines technical roasting expertise with leadership and business management skills.
- Roasting Operations: Operate and maintain coffee roasting equipment to achieve target roast profiles and flavor standards. Develop, document, and adjust roast profiles for different blends and single-origin coffees. Perform regular cuppings to monitor consistency and quality.
- Production & Inventory Management: Plan and schedule daily/weekly roasting batches based on demand forecasts and orders. Manage green coffee inventory and coordinate supply with purchasing. Track yields, waste, and batch data to optimize efficiency.
- Quality Control: implement and enforce quality assurance standards from green coffee to final packaging. Maintain records of roast data, sensory results, and machine maintenance logs.
- Team & Facility Management: Supervise roasting and packaging staff. Train new employees in roasting techniques, safety, and operational procedures. Ensure the facility meets health, safety, and cleanliness standards. Business Performance: Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop new blends or seasonal offerings. Analyze production costs to improve profitability. Report KPIs such as roast
Production Supervisor
Firestone Building Products
01.2003 - 01.2008
- High-Speed Production Manager for Firestone Building Products, Aurora Colorado for five years. Dynamic and results-oriented manufacturing leader with hands on experience managing high speed, automated production environments. Expertise in continuous improvement, equipment optimization, and workforce leadership to deliver superior productivity, safety, and quality results.
- Lead day-to-day production operations on high speed lines, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and productivity targets.
- Develop and implement process improvement strategies to maximize throughput and reduce operational bottlenecks. Coordinate preventive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting to minimize unplanned downtime. Oversee production schedules, labor allocation, and materials management to optimize workflow.
- Analyze key performance metrics (OEE, yield, uptime, scrap rate) to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Train and coach team members on standard operating procedures, quality standards, and lean manufacturing principles. Partner with engineering, QA, and supply chain teams to meet customer demands and cost goals. Lock out/Tag out; 5-S, Forklift operations. Achieved internal Auditor certification for ISO 9001 and 14000. In 2007 I lead the safety team to be awarded OSHA Gold star award. VPP.
Education
United Airlines Flight Training Center
Denver, ColoradoSkills
- Pricing strategy
- Promotional planning
- Documentation expertise
- Decision-making
- Quality control analysis
- Labor management
- Operational efficiency
- Food storage and handling
- GMP implementation
- HACCP planning
- Sanitation protocols
- Recipe development
Affiliations
- Technical Writers HQ
- ASCM - association for supply chain management
Certification
- Manufacturers Edge Certificate.
- ISO 9001 - 14001 Auditor Certificate.
HOBBIES
Composites, Robotics
Timeline
Wholesale Manager
Homestead Natural Meats
01.2025 - Current
Owner/Roaster
Twilight Coffee Roasters
01.2022 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Love's Travel Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Owner/Brewer
Northman Brewery Inc
01.2015 - 01.2017
Roasting Manager
Starbucks Roasting Plant
01.2009 - 01.2014
Production Supervisor
Firestone Building Products
01.2003 - 01.2008
United Airlines Flight Training Center