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
