christian betz

plant supervisor

About

Executive manager with experience and high-stakes decision making in operations and supply chain management, adding to shareholder value through process improvement and prudent cost management. Proven track record of working across departments to increase profits by improving production, streamlining processes, and reducing costs. Merges skills in operations and facilities management, supply chain and logistics, safety and regulatory matters, risk management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) design and operation, continuous improvement, customer relations, and human resources. Adept at coaching employees to maximize their talents and collaborate to find solutions. Reputation for commitment to quality, responsiveness, and corporate success. Specialties: Manufacturing Process Improvement, Risk Management, ERP Design and Implementation, Supply Chain Negotiation, Logistics Management, Safety, Regulatory

Country

united states

City

hastings

Industry

food production

Skill

process improvement, manufacturing, management, supply chain management, continuous improvement, supply chain, operations management, strategy, team building, logistics, sales, p&l management, risk management, process engineering, logistics management, chemical safety, customer service, negotiation, water treatment, new business development, account management, strategic planning, human resources, facilities management, product development, sales management, erp, safety, warehouse management, contract negotiation, business development, cooling towers, procurement, erp implementations, 3pl, boilers, inventory management, cross functional team leadership, erp software, quality management, regulatory affairs, employment law compliance, industrial water treatment, coaching, manufacturing operations management, iso, lean manufacturing, purchasing, transportation, business strategy

Experience

banking officer

u.s. bank

1998-7 - 1999-3 · 9 mos

credit manager

norwest corporation

1996-8 - 1998-6 · 1 yr 11 mos

plant manager

mizkan americas

2013-9 - 2014-11 · 1 yr 3 mos

Developed and led operational strategies that contributed to the success of the plant and company. Led production, maintenance, and distribution teams to ensure customer orders met expectations for accuracy, quality, and delivery. Managed and maintained an NOP-compliant organic production system. Established budgets and managed plant expenses. Championed safety and food safety policies and procedures.

economic development intern

greater gratiot development, inc.

1994-1 - 1996-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

vice president of operations and general manager

mitco, inc.

1999-4 - 2011-11 · 12 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for P & L of the company. Directed and oversaw operations and administrative employees at multiple locations, reporting to the CEO. Established strategic and tactical direction for the manufacturing and distribution channels of products. Ensured the corporation s assets were adequately safeguarded from loss through managing risks. Maintained relationships with critical vendors and contractors to sustain compliance with corporate needs. Supported customer relations through ongoing site visits to troubleshoot and correct systems issues. Liaised with regulatory agencies including OSHA, DOT, Department of Agriculture, and EPA, to certify that all necessary reports were filed in a timely manner. Led ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 management team. Provided advice to the President regarding cash strategies and financing needs. Played a key role in the strategic leadership of the corporate employee benefits programs. Established and re-examined personnel policies.