Gabriel Cypher

Experienced operations and warehouse professional with 25+ years of leadership in food processing, agriculture, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and production management. Proven success managing crews, improving operational efficiency, maintaining food safety compliance, and leading bilingual teams in fast-paced production environments. Skilled in warehouse operations, production planning, forklift operation, inventory management, training development, and process improvement.

Fluent in English and Spanish with extensive experience working in both U.S. and Mexico operations.

Receiving Lead at Honeyville Inc. (2023-01 – 2025-01)

• Received full truckloads of food ingredients and production materials
• Managed lot code tracking and traceability data entry
• Unloaded trucks using sit-down forklifts and ride-on pallet jacks
• Labeled, separated, and organized materials for internal tracking
• Stored materials in designated warehouse locations
• Completed reporting for material cost tracking and food safety compliance

Warehouse Manager at Azteca Bakeries (2019-01 – 2022-01)

• Managed all warehouse operations for a large-scale bakery facility
• Calculated ingredient and packaging material projections based on production schedules
• Oversaw purchasing and inventory planning with supplier lead times ranging from one day to two months
• Processed inbound customer orders and resolved order discrepancies
• Developed and implemented improved shipping and receiving systems, significantly reducing inventory and outbound errors
• Supervised warehouse personnel and assisted with order pulling, forklift operation, and truck loading as needed
• Conducted complete month-end inventory counts of ingredients and packaging materials
• Coordinated closely with production and management teams to maintain operational efficiency

Owner/Operator at Independent Tree Service Business (2016-01 – 2019-01)

• Operated a successful residential tree trimming and removal business
• Specialized in palm tree trimming, skinning/shaving, and removals using climbing harnesses and gaffs
• Safely performed removals and maintenance for various tree species
• Utilized power tools, climbing equipment, and rigging equipment safely and efficiently

Production Coordinator at Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods / Shearer's Snack Foods (2014-01 – 2016-01)

• Coordinated day-shift production in a 24-hour snack food manufacturing facility
• Managed multiple food processing operations simultaneously, including potato chips, popcorn, caramel corn, extruded products, and packaging lines
• Developed and implemented production plans for cooking crews, machine operators, packers, and inventory personnel
• Conducted bilingual safety and food safety meetings
• Wrote SOPs and developed training programs to improve retention and operational consistency
• Collaborated with Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Shipping, and Production departments to maintain product quality and efficiency

Facility Supervisor at Sabor Farms (2013-01 – 2014-01)

• Managed startup and development of a large vegetable processing operation
• Implemented systems for production, shipping, inventory, and maintenance controls
• Assisted with facility restructuring and expansion into value-added vegetable packaging operations

Inventory Management at Hebberd-Kulow Enterprises (2009-01 – 2012-01)

• Managed shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations

Plant Manager at Promotora Agricola El Toro (Mexico) (2006-01 – 2009-01)

• Managed processing crews, packaging operations, shipping, and office staff
• Coordinated production schedules and cross-border shipment planning
• Communicated directly with sales teams and customers to ensure timely deliveries

Production Manager at Fresh Innovations (2004-01 – 2006-01)

• Managed multiple processing and packaging crews across day and night shifts
• Oversaw production operations and workforce coordination

Operations Management Contractor at Double Vision Management (2002-01 – 2004-01)

• Managed broccoli harvesting operations utilizing multiple field pack machines
• Assisted with fabrication of harvesting and refrigeration equipment
• Operated forklifts and managed inventory for melon operations
• Worked in shipping operations for produce distribution

Press Operator at Fidelity Press West (1999-01 – 2002-01)

• Promoted from Printer's Assistant to Press Operator
• Operated commercial web printing presses and production equipment

Packaging Machine Operator at Rousseau Farming Co. (1997-01 – 1999-01)

• Operated vertical form and fill packaging machinery
• Supervised a seven-person packaging crew

High school graduate