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Andrew Suarez

@andrewsuarez

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Manufacturing manager driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements across high-volume food production.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in manufacturing or operations where I can drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements, mentor teams, and implement process and equipment upgrades.

I am a dedicated manufacturing leader with extensive experience overseeing production, safety, and quality in food manufacturing environments. I specialize in optimizing resource utilization, production scheduling, and regulatory compliance to deliver measurable performance gains.

Throughout my career I have led large teams—up to 350+ employees across salaried and hourly roles—and implemented process improvements that increased productivity and reduced costs. I have hands-on experience with equipment integration, new product launches, and facility-level operational restructuring.

I champion safety and quality programs, conducting FDA and state audits and maintaining ISO and SQF standards. My initiatives have driven substantial outcomes, including a 30% productivity increase and major reductions in workplace accidents.

I hold certifications in Applied Baking Technology, SQF Advanced Practitioner, HACCP, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and OSHA 30, and I continually focus on coaching leadership, building teams, and sustaining operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Production Manager

Michigan Bread

Jan 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Spearheaded production department initiatives that increased productivity by 30% and led integration of three new pieces of equipment while co-chairing the company safety team to improve workplace safety.

Production Management SQF Safety Compliance Team Leadership Process Improvement Production Scheduling

Plant Manager

Hartybake

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Oversaw production, maintenance, and safety for the plant, led new product launches and packing redesigns, and drove headcount reduction through equipment automation to improve labor efficiency.

Plant Management Process Improvement Product Launch Safety Compliance Strategic Planning

Operations Manager

Artisan Kitchens

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Directed production across shifts, increased daily output by 10,000 lbs through scheduling and process changes, redesigned packing to raise oven throughput, and led War on Waste to reduce material waste.

Operations Management Shift Scheduling Process Optimization Logistics Management Training And Development Performance Improvement

Production Manager

AstenJohnson

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Prioritized safety and quality while leading production teams, conducted regular audits for 5S and ISO 9001 compliance, and implemented process improvements that boosted shift productivity.

Production Management Safety Compliance ISO 9001 Continuous Improvement team development Audit

Assistant Plant Manager

Highland Baking Company

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Assisted in directing production floor operations, conducted FDA and state quality audits, led safety initiatives that reduced accidents over 50%, and managed scheduling to meet customer demands.

Production Scheduling safety management Customer Relations Quality Assurance

Safety Manager

Highland Baking Company

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Managed after-hours facility safety programs, led OSHA-required training and safety incentives, and implemented policies that reduced workplace accidents by more than 50% within one year.