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Travis Hilbert

Travis Hilbert

Brockport

Summary

Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Isaac Heating
01.2023 - Current
  • Conduct and support annual performance evaluations, hiring, and disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Facilitate the professional development of staff members to plan for growth and attrition.
  • Grew company revenue by 13% year over year
  • Increased EBITDA by 7% minimizing overhead, conversion costs, and increasing performance efficiencies utilizing lean concepts.
  • Oversee profit and loss (P&L) statements and manage the organization's budget.
  • Improve and achieve retention objectives for operating locations.
  • Coordinate with the executive team to monitor and adjust to industry needs and business alignment that pertains to customer success and annual growth.

Director of Operations

Sunnking
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Improved margin and efficiencies by adjusting operational layout, training, and overhead.
  • Improved site OTIF and Work Order in full to 98%.
  • Work with the Executive Team on strategic initiatives and expansion.
  • Launched variable cost reduction projects to improve overall margin.
  • Created an operational excellence team to continue to elaborate and create opportunities for growth, ownership, reliability, and performance.
  • Increased retention by 22%.

Packaging Sr. Manager

Fifco USA
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed the growth of personnel, production, and revenue by 50% within 16 months.
  • Led training in root cause analysis to better mold Operators and Supervisors to understand productive ways of troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Responsible for daily Labor and Production schedules, along with revisions and adjustments.
  • Trained Supervisors and Managers to understand leadership traits, concepts, and principles.
  • Manage day-to-day operations to help with on-time delivery and meet our KPI’s.
  • Directly responsible for Packaging Operations, including safety, quality, material, product control, product improvement, and human relations within Packaging and maintenance.

Shift Manager

Fifco USA
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Incorporated plant involvement referencing a near-miss program that encourages all organizational members to be aware and proactive of safety/quality concerns.
  • Design and/or implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance while reducing waste and re-work.
  • Effectively troubleshoot areas that lack efficiency based on data and identify opportunities to improve expectations within that area/machine/employee.
  • Provide feedback for organizational planning and development while offering modifications to reduce overhead costs and expenses to maximize profitable gain.

Brewing Department Supervisor

Fifco USA
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Oversee the production process in the Brewing department on an off shift.
  • Review and create production schedules to ensure that the process is time/cost-effective regarding lean manufacturing principles.
  • Assists leaders and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long-term and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives.
  • Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
  • Checking all reports prepared by lead men for accuracy and completeness, while comparing actual production plans with real-life results and investigating for discrepancies.

Packaging Supervisor

North American Breweries
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Manages, directs, and coordinates employees and quality of goods from the initial phase of the packaging process to the shipment of goods under the principles of lean manufacturing.
  • Maintains and reinforces safety standards along with OSHA/AIB/GMP requirements throughout the organization.
  • Responsible for identifying mechanical issues and writing work orders to maintain the integrity of the production process through a mechanical preventative maintenance program.
  • Responsible for training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational Management

Roberts Wesleyan College

Skills

  • Just-in-Time Production
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Waste Reduction
  • Policy/Procedure Management
  • Quality Management
  • Industry Safety
  • Team Building and Training
  • Resource Allocation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Change Management
  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management

Timeline

General Manager

Isaac Heating
01.2023 - Current

Director of Operations

Sunnking
01.2022 - 01.2023

Packaging Sr. Manager

Fifco USA
01.2019 - 01.2022

Shift Manager

Fifco USA
01.2016 - 01.2019

Brewing Department Supervisor

Fifco USA
01.2014 - 01.2016

Packaging Supervisor

North American Breweries
01.2010 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational Management

Roberts Wesleyan College