Manufacturing Operations Leadership

Manufacturing Manager | Industrial Engineer | Automation and Process Improvement Leader

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About Me

Operations leader with a process-improvement mindset.

Yves Theus

I am a manufacturing manager and industrial engineer based in Long Island, New York, with leadership experience across dairy, food manufacturing, distribution, safety, and production improvement.

My background combines plant-floor leadership with production planning, capacity management, quality partnership, preventive-maintenance coordination, process automation, and continuous improvement methods such as Lean, Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis, and KPI-driven decision-making.

I also bring hands-on experience with robotics, PLC and ladder logic concepts, and web application development. I am driven by a commitment to using technology to improve operational efficiency, transforming data into practical, results-focused solutions that help businesses work smarter.

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Manufacturing professional focused on safe execution, reliable output, disciplined team leadership, and continuous improvement in fast-paced production environments.

  • Full Name:

    Yves Theus

  • Current Position:

    Manufacturing Manager | Land O'Lakes - Kozy Shack

  • Certifications:

    APICS CPIM | Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

  • Industry Focus:

    Food and dairy manufacturing, production operations, safety, process automation, and continuous improvement

  • Languages:

    English, Spanish, and French

  • Email:

    [email protected]

Core Skills

Leadership strengths aligned to manufacturing operations management.

Production Planning and Scheduling
95%
Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen
95%
Safety, GMP, and SQF Compliance
95%
Team Leadership and Coaching
95%
OEE, Downtime, and KPI Management
90%
Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
92%
MRP, Capacity, and Inventory Planning
90%
Data Reporting and Operations Systems
88%
Process Automation and Robotics
85%
Web Application Development
95%
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Resume

Manufacturing leadership experience built on results.

Manufacturing operations leader with experience in dairy, food production, EHS, workforce development, production planning, process automation, web-based reporting tools, continuous improvement, and plant performance reporting.

Work Experience

Manufacturing Manager

June 2025 - Present

Land O'Lakes - Kozy Shack

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production, safety, quality, and cost goals.
  • Coordinate with planning, procurement, logistics, quality, and maintenance to maintain material availability and on-time order fulfillment.
  • Coach supervisors and frontline associates while managing staffing, overtime, and labor cost performance.
  • Track and report KPIs including OEE, downtime, scrap, throughput, and production efficiency for senior leadership.
  • Drive Lean, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives and build practical software tools that turn plant data into action.
  • Use technology and automation thinking to improve workflow visibility, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

May 2020 - June 2025

Land O'Lakes - Kozy Shack

  • Led OSHA and EPA compliance, training development, risk assessment, reporting, and safety-program execution.
  • Partnered with plant leadership and corporate EHS to strengthen safety culture and maintain regulatory readiness.
  • Conducted incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective-action follow-through.
  • Supported waste reduction, energy conservation, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

September 2013 - August 2019

FreshDirect

  • Supervised EHS specialists and a workers' compensation coordinator across food manufacturing and distribution operations.
  • Built a safety management system for incident reporting, audits, and record-keeping using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and SQL.
  • Created training calendars, safety campaigns, audits, job hazard analyses, and corrective-action systems.
  • Reduced OSHA recordable accidents by 19% and lost-time injuries by 15% through data analysis and targeted action plans.

Quality Control Intern

February 2013 - May 2013

Superflex Ltd.

  • Created process maps, value stream maps, sampling methods, control charts, and process capability analysis.
  • Applied root cause analysis, Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, PDCA, Lean, and Six Sigma methods to eliminate waste.
  • Helped implement Total Productive Maintenance and cross-training practices to improve process reliability.

Production Supervisor

February 2008 - April 2009

Huilerie Nationale S.A.

  • Managed production inventory, forecasting, master scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and day-to-day production control.
  • Improved manufacturing productivity by 18% by reducing variability, setup time, bottlenecks, and non-value-added work.
  • Led cross-functional problem solving around production, quality, and safety using 5S, brainstorming, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
  • Used time studies and process mapping to redesign line flow and reduce process time.

Education

Master of Science | Industrial Engineering

September 2012 - May 2014

New York University

Focused on process optimization, systems analysis, and data-driven operational decision-making.

Bachelor of Science | Industrial Engineering

September 2002 - September 2007

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra

Built a strong foundation in manufacturing systems, operations research, and efficiency improvement.

Operational Highlights

What I bring to a manufacturing operation

A mix of production leadership, compliance discipline, automation thinking, and systems-driven continuous improvement.

Production Execution

Daily oversight of manufacturing operations, labor deployment, schedule attainment, and cross-functional plant coordination.

Continuous Improvement

Hands-on use of Lean, Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis, PDCA, and KPI reviews to reduce waste and improve reliability.

Safety and Compliance

Strong background in OSHA, EPA, GMP, SQF, training systems, audits, and building an injury-free culture.

Planning and Materials

Experience with forecasting, MRP, capacity planning, inventory control, raw-material readiness, and order fulfillment alignment.

Leadership and Coaching

Track record of coaching supervisors and frontline associates, improving accountability, and building high-performance teams.

Data and Systems

Comfortable with analytics, reporting, and custom software tools that help operations leaders make faster, better decisions.

Automation and Robotics

Knowledge of process automation, PLC and ladder logic concepts, robotics platforms, and technology integration to support smarter operations.

Web Application Solutions

Experience building web-based tools and dashboards that transform operational data into practical workflow, safety, and reporting solutions.

19%

Reduction in OSHA recordable injuries

15%

Reduction in lost-time injuries

18%

Manufacturing productivity improvement

Open to Manufacturing Operations Opportunities

I bring a blend of plant leadership, industrial engineering, automation thinking, robotics awareness, web application problem-solving, safety, and continuous improvement to help manufacturing teams deliver strong results consistently.

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