Kerri Stone
Webster
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager with a proven track record at New England Sugars, driving continuous improvement and optimizing operations. Expert in quality control management and resource coordination, achieving significant production efficiency gains. Skilled in SAP and fostering strong team collaboration, consistently exceeding customer expectations while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
New England Sugars
09.2019 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently..
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Enhanced communication between shifts, ensuring smooth handovers and continuity.
- Fostered culture of safety, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Conducted National and customer Audits
Teller/ Operations
Santander Bank Us
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Excelled in teller operations by maintaining organized workspaces and adhering to policies and procedures.
- Managed daily teller operations, ensuring accurate cash handling and prompt transaction processing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on industry trends and best practices for teller operations specialists.
- Contributed to team meetings with suggestions for process improvements, leading to more efficient operations.
- Assisted in the training of new tellers, sharing best practices for secure and efficient operations.
- Conducted audits and inventory.
Construction Manager
Adamski Building Systems
2000 - 2019
- Oversaw project planning and execution, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Managed budgets and resources for multiple construction projects, optimizing cost efficiency and timelines.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to streamline workflows and enhance communication across teams.
Education
Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts, MAQuinsigamond Community College
Worcester, Massachusetts, MASkills
- Continuous improvement
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Logistics coordination
- Work delegation
- Resource coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational auditing
- Decision-making
- Troubleshooting skills
- Quality control management
- Inventory oversight
- Production problem resolution
- SAP
- Customer expectations management
- Maintenance scheduling
Certification
SQF Audit Practitioner,
HACCP,
Boiler License,
Forklift,
1st aid and CPR,
Timeline
Plant Manager
New England Sugars
09.2019 - 12.2025
Teller/ Operations
Santander Bank Us
09.2015 - 09.2019
Construction Manager
Adamski Building Systems
2000 - 2019
Worcester State University
Quinsigamond Community College