Daniel Espinoza

Operations and Manufacturing Leader with 10+ years of experience in high-volume food production and warehouse environments. Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, enforcing stringent safety and quality standards, and leading cross-functional teams. Expertise in Lean manufacturing, 5S workplace organization, continuous improvement, and food packaging equipment optimization.

Production Supervisor - Makers Pride

(2025-06)

• Direct high-volume food packaging production lines, optimizing daily throughput and ensuring full compliance with SQF, USDA, HACCP, and GMP standards.
• Drive floor-level operational excellence through Lean manufacturing initiatives, including regular Gemba walks, 5S workplace organization, and 5 Whys root cause analysis.
• Troubleshoot, align, and oversee technical maintenance for specialized food packaging equipment, including Mondini tray sealers, Aagard machinery, PMI packaging units, and Unicarton systems.
• Monitor real-time production KPIs and line efficiency using Redzone Connected Workforce software to minimize downtime and maximize yield.
• Lead, evaluate, and mentor production line employees and team leads, conducting continuous training to maintain strong safety protocols and quality compliance.

Warehouse Operations Manager - Box Partners

(2021-07 - 2025-06)

• Managed 60+ warehouse employees, overseeing daily logistics, inventory control, and high-volume order fulfillment.
• Implemented Lean manufacturing practices to streamline warehouse workflows and increase overall operational efficiency.
• Led daily shift-start meetings, established key performance metrics, and tracked team KPIs to consistently hit service-level targets.

Supervisor - Ferrero Candy

(2019-05 - 2021-07)

• Managed production schedules to consistently deliver on volume targets within cost, time, and quality specifications.
• Maintained strict compliance with GMP, food safety, and environmental health and safety guidelines across assigned shifts.
• Championed continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and enhancing equipment efficiency on the floor.

Production Supervisor - Georgia Nut

(2017-04 - 2019-05)

• Supervised a team of 70+ production personnel in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Directed comprehensive employee onboarding, skills training, and safety compliance initiatives to minimize workplace incidents.

Operations Manager - Classic Snack Inc

(2012-08 - 2017-04)

• Directed daily operations, labor scheduling, and inventory management for a team of 32 employees.
• Executed process improvement initiatives that reduced operational expenses and optimized inventory control.

Associate Degree - Business Fundamentals - University of Phoenix