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Leslie Calhoun

Pittsburgh

Summary

Dynamic manufacturing leader with a proven track record at Bakery Barn, LLC, excelling in change management and KPI oversight. Expert in lean manufacturing, I successfully implemented continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity and reducing costs. Adept at fostering team leadership and building strong customer relationships, driving operational excellence and compliance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Manufacturing

1440 Foods (dba Bakery Barn, LLC)
Pittsburgh
11.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for the day-to-day facility operations of two RTE nutrition bar manufacturing facilities, with a total of three production lines.
  • Led and developed a team of senior management responsible for meeting or exceeding KPI targets for TRIR, consumer complaints, fill rate, yield, and turnover.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior members of the manufacturing team.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity while reducing costs.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of all worksites to identify potential hazards and risks.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal regulations related to health and safety matters in the workplace.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing processes or systems for increased efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive production plan to optimize efficiency and meet customer demands.
  • Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
  • Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
  • Led the integration team after acquisition by 1440 Foods (a Bain Capital portfolio company), driving the change management process, including ERP implementation..

General Manager & VP Sales

Bakery Barn, LLC
Pittsburgh
04.2012 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw product development initiatives from concept through completion stages.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for sales results for a team of four sales managers.
  • Led the cross-functional team responsible for implementing and maintaining the SQF system, along with compliance with Costco audit standards.
  • Presented sales results at regular board meetings.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Penn State University
DuBois
04-2002

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing
  • Team leadership
  • Change management
  • KPI management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Safety protocols
  • Internal auditing
  • Microsoft applications skills

Certification

  • Certified internal auditor
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • Lean Six Sigma yellow belt
  • HACCP

Special Training & Experience

  • Received Voyager Plant Optimization (VPO) training at Anheuser-Busch InBev. VPO is the proprietary management system developed at AB InBev for world-class operations, efficiency, sustainability, and quality.
  • Extensive experience in handling inspections by FDA, OSHA, SQF, NSF, Department of Agriculture, and Health Department

Timeline

Head of Manufacturing

1440 Foods (dba Bakery Barn, LLC)
11.2024 - Current

General Manager & VP Sales

Bakery Barn, LLC
04.2012 - 11.2024

Associate of Science - Business Management

Penn State University

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