Thorincio Bacus
Fresno,CA
Summary
Proven leader and experienced Manager with demonstrated history of working in the food and beverage industry. Skilled in Production Management, Change Management, Business Process Improvement, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement Management. Logistics and Distribution Management . Profit and Loss accountability. Labor planning, costing, and scheduling, Operations budget planning and management. Labor Negotiations. Experienced in both Union and non-union work environments Skills Leadership/communication skills Employee development and management Cross-functional team management and training Policy/program development Business operations organization Conflict resolution Contract negotiations Implementing new business systems Experience in HACCP, GMP, PPE environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Hormel Foods
06.2021 - Current
- Created and adjusted production schedules as needed to align with customer needs and maintain weekly compliance to plan targets.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior leadership.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Utilized data analysis and tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
- Established and implemented departmental policies, goals and objectives.
Production Materials Scheduling Manager
Kraft Heinz
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Decreased production downtime by reducing changeovers through accurately scheduling maintenance and production crews.
- Troubleshot production problems, machinery malfunctions and staff shortages.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
Materials Manager
Kraft Foods
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Led warehouse team to reduce inventory losses by implementing processes to standardize routines and rituals
- Implemented savings project to reduce annual transportation costs by $250K
- Initiated new ways of working with supply planning to drive down costs associated with excess materials and variable labor
- Established performance measures for vendors and tracked activities to verify continued conformance with standards and contract terms.
Business Unit Leader
Kraft Foods
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Championed implementation of Lean Six Sigma initiatives and new safety initiates to improve plant safety ratings from 2011, 2012
- Worked with plant team to leverage operational knowledge in negotiations and preparation of contracts
- Developed and mentored team members through performance-based reviews
- Coordinated with staff to clarify information and enforce procedures resulting in effective problem-solving and smoother operations.
Operations Supervisor
Kraft Foods
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Trained, mentored, and motivated employees to maximize team productivity
- Maintained safety and emergency readiness among personnel by disseminating information on and monitoring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies
- Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs
- Drove solutions to predominant operations issues by identifying areas of deficiency and performing root-cause analysis.
Distribution Supervisor
Kraft Foods
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by supervising inventory cycle counting processes, including accounting, and reporting of surplus, product returns and damages.
- Organized warehouse using lean Six Sigma tools including, 5s to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones
- Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records
- Researched item history to identify root cause for discrepancies between inventory and stock records
- Maintained accurate and updated records and reviewed data to evaluate department performance
- Led all distribution process improvements and organizational updates related to implementation of SAP/Catalyst
Education
MBS - Youth And Family Ministry
Sunset International Bible Institute
Lubbock12.2024
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
National University
Fresno, CA06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
National University
Fresno, CA04.2008
Skills
- PC Microsoft Office Suites all Windows
- SAP Catalyst Enterprise, SAP-LIS, SAP Production and Maintenance
- WMS-AS400-Matrics, SAP
- Purchasing Systems-Oracle, Smart Kart Purchasing, Ariba, EAM
- Quality System-Infinity Quality Suites
- Data Analyzing systems-Mini Tab, Quality Companion
- Operational Efficiency
- Master Scheduling
- Supply Management Expertise
- Material Handling Expertise
- Value Stream Mapping
- Lean Manufacturing
Accomplishments
- Director for youth summer camp of over 150+ students and 70+ adults volunteers
- Serve as 1 of 7 pastors/elders selected to lead local congregation of 700+ members, responsibilities include but not limited to overseeing youth, college, and young adult ministries by providing guidance mentor ship leadership development and classroom teaching.
Timeline
Production Manager
Hormel Foods
06.2021 - Current
Production Materials Scheduling Manager
Kraft Heinz
01.2016 - 06.2021
Materials Manager
Kraft Foods
06.2014 - 01.2016
Business Unit Leader
Kraft Foods
11.2011 - 06.2014
Operations Supervisor
Kraft Foods
11.2009 - 11.2011
Distribution Supervisor
Kraft Foods
11.2007 - 11.2009
MBS - Youth And Family Ministry
Sunset International Bible Institute
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
National University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
National University
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