Food Production and Maintenance Manager

1. John Cabral
201-286-0348
jec3838@gmail.com
Overview:
A strong team leader with a charismatic personality and extensive organizational experience in food
manufacturing. An energetic work ethic toward problem solving, decision making, cost saving, and waste
reduction in fast paced, and dynamic environments. A proven and consistent track record of delivering
performance results, safety focus, and quality compliance. Experienced in production line installations, startups,
troubleshooting, maintenance, cleaning, process improvements, and creation of SOPs. Experienced with union and
non-union work forces.
Blue Apron ( November 2015 to present)
Shift Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
Start up project lead for new bottling line. Conceived CIP and COP procedures to achieve sanitary goals
while minimizing downtime. Selected and coached all operators and developed training documentation. Planned
bottling production schedule. Sourced machine parts after OEM bankruptcy and maintained equipment
operational efficiency.
Assigned to Automation Maintenance due to proficiency with all equipment. Improved case forming
performance by retrofitting equipment with more reliable components. Startup of Linden facility including
multiple high-speed production lines.
ED&F Mann ( 2014 to 2015)
Inventory Control Manager
Addressed inventory deficiencies through ITAS computer system. Provided feedback to the production
department regarding reporting and accounting inconsistencies. Conducted cycle counts and monthly inventory
counts. Hired and trained Inventory Specialists to perform departmental functions.
PIM Brands LLC (2008 to 2014)
Independent Consultant /Assistant Plant Manager / Shipping Manager
Calculated and validated material yield and labor standards. Designed and implemented a network
production and machine downtime reporting system. Designed and implemented the raw material and finished
goods inventory traceability system. Successfully managed the startup team to install a new production line. Made
severalcontributions for cost savings initiatives. Improved the load accuracy and turnaround efficiencies of the
Shipping Department. Scheduled trucks from various haulers. Worked closely with Production Planning and
Quality Control Departments to eliminate missed shipments. Performed cycle counts and led end-of-year inventory
teams. Ensured accuracy of inbound materials and performed appropriate receiving functions within the ERP
system. Hired and oversaw training and evaluated performance of new employees. Established and communicated
daily priorities. Investigate root cause of errors, accidents, and near misses. Communicate with other shifts to
ensure objectives are met. Drive continuous improvement efforts.
Kraft Foods / Nabisco Foods Group (2000 to 2008)
Operations Supervisor / Senior Labor Scheduler
Promoted to Senior Labor Scheduler and Packing Lead Contact for the installation of a high speed
production line. Awarded the ABCD award for working “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty” during the launch a
new product. Oversaw machine operation and installation, employee training, product coordination, and served as
liaison with engineering. Scheduled and configured up to 400 employees for the entire bakery. Monitored
attendance,verified labor hours with payroll, and was administrator of vacation system.
Trained extensively in the Baking, Mixing, and Packaging areas. Conceived, initiated and coordinated
intra-department projects to their successfulconclusions. Monitored line metrics of efficiency, and weight control.
Maintained documentation and reported line results. Supervised employee behavior and machine conditions to
ensure quality and safety practices were followed. Trained and coached line employees in best practices and SOPs.
Lead line meetings to promote team communications and brainstorm improvement ideas.

2. McCain Foods (1999 to 2000)
Production Manager
Managed facility producing Ellio’s Frozen Pizza. Oversaw various R&D projects to produce products for
specific customers and to expand the company’s product lines. Managed the production department to ensure
Safety, GMP, KPI’s,and P&L goals were achieved.
Hershey Chocolate NA(1996 to 1999)
Production Line Manager
Supervised processing kitchen and packaging lines for Almond Joy, Mounds and Classic Caramel lines.
Responsibilities included CIP cleaning and chemical inventory management. Won the Plant Manager’s Continuous
Improvement Team award,the Hershey Plant of the Year award,and achieved an Excellent Sanitation Rating.
Domino Sugar Corporation (1990 to 1996)
Production Foreman / Night Supervisor / Bulk Shipping Supervisor
Supervised Bulk Sugar Shipping, Bulk Packaging, Small Packaging, Bin Structure Storage, and Screening
& Blending Operations. Ensured blend inventories were certified and sufficient for outbound Bulk Shipping.
Syn-Cronamics Inc. (1987 to 1990)
Labor and Methods Consultant
Worked on Program Implementation teams to devise and install process and method improvements and
labor cost reduction programs at client locations. Optimized labor levels and improved scheduling methods.
Utilized tools currently in use in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
Qualifications :
 Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Fairleigh Dickinson University.
 Cost Savings and Process Improvement track record
 Highly Proficient in MS office applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point
 Experienced with SAP, Kronos and multiple other manufacturing ERP and Scheduling programs
 Strong Mechanical Aptitude and Diagnostic ability
 PLC adjustments
 Certified in GMP and HACCP
 Experience with ISO 9002
 Some Spanish