Stephanie Baeza

Skilled Manufacturing professional who excels at building leadership teams, with 13+ years with a diverse background and progressive Leadership experience. Proven record of successful contribution to production, process improvement, and quality management systems. Ready to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to make sound decisions and problem solve to drive long-term performance.

EXPERIENCE

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Jonah Bees BBQ (Food Service/Catering) | Rialto, Ca. | Nov. 2023 – Present

• Managed and developed a team of 6 staff members
• Oversaw Catering and Food Truck Operations
  • Quality Control, Efficiency and Customer Service
• Coordinated Event Logistics
• Maintained Inventory and ensured quality of ingredients and supplies
• Handled customer Inquiries
• Ensured food safety regulations compliance and high hygiene standards.
• Prepared financial reports and managed operational budgets.

PLANT MANAGER

Atomo Coffee, Inc. (Manf. – Beverages/Coffee) | Thermal, Ca. | Sept. 2022 – Aug. 2023

• Collaborated with a team of 35+ Colleagues remotely and 5 on-site direct reports to plan, direct and coordinate an IPF facility
  • 100% Facility build-out planning and execution, Phase 1
  • 60% Facility build-out planning and execution, Phase 2
  • Managed daily Operations.
  • Managed Facility budgets: CapEx and Operating Budget
• 100% Hiring, training and development of IPF on-site employees
• 300% Increase in Efficiency withing 6 months
• Maintained 100% Service level (Based on Shippable lbs. – Over 6 months)
• 80% Development/Implementation of facility Policies and Procedures
• Ensured Compliance and Communication with all Regulatory agencies

PACKAGING OPERATIONS MANAGER buzzbox Cocktails (Manf. – Beverages/Spirits) | Indio, Ca. | Oct. 2019 – Sept. 2022

• Hired and developed the facility Production team and department. 
• Co-Packer/Private Brands Managing
  • Maintained a 99.5% Service level (Based on Shippable gallons)
  • Managed new and established customer portfolios
  • Assisted as a procurement, and planning Liaison with customers
• Department/Plant Focuses and Successes
  • Managed: 10/5 Facility, 1 Supervisor and 20+ Packaging Personnel
  • 95% Development and Implementation of bottling line automation
  • First year of semi-automation decreased Bottling time by 50%
  • 65% Development/Implementation of facility Policies and Procedures
  • Cost Saving programs Developed and Implemented
  • Established and implemented Procurement and Receiving programs

OWNER/OPERATOR

Melamari (Small Business – Bakery) | Indio, Ca. | Jan. 2017 – Feb. 2020

• Self-started Bakery Small Business Specialized in desserts, such as Cakes, Cupcakes, Cake Pops, Brownies, Marshmallow Treats, Cookies and Artisanal Candies.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Kerry (Manf. – Dry Goods/Cereal) | Mecca, Ca. | Feb. 2017 – Aug. 2018

Managed: 24/5 Facility, 3 Supervisors and 60+ Production Personnel

• Department/Plant Focuses and Successes
  • Increased efficiency across the department by 3% (2017 vs. 2018)
  • Maintained a 98.5% Service level (Shippable lbs. – Over 12 months)
  • Cost Saving programs Developed and Implemented across department.
  • Monitor and improve Budget, Resources and Capital (Value added)
  • Waste, Headcount and Change-Over Time Reduction
• Development and Implementation of the following programs
  • Employee On-Boarding and 90-day Tracking Program
  • Skill Based (Tier Structured) Training and Development Program 
  • Employee Engagement Programs
  • Safety Programs: LOTO, Pre-Shift Stretching, Safety Committee and Monthly Training
  • Quality Programs: Data Analysis, Quality Blitz, and Monthly Training
  • CI: Kaizen Blitz, SMED, 5S, Tool Standardization/Accountability program, and TIM WOODS tracking project.
  • Floor Visual Management Program (Signs, Colors, Identifiers, etc.)
• Coordinate Production duties with supporting departments.

QUALITY COORDINATOR & SQF PRACTITIONER

Treehouse Foods (Manf. – Bakery/Cookies/Bars) | Azusa, Ca. | Nov. 2010 – Feb. 2017

• Formerly Conagra, Ralcorp, Bloomfield Bakers
• Other Titles Held: Production Team Lead, Production Supervisor and Production Administrative Assistant
• Managed Quality Assurance Programs: 24/7 Facility, 800+ Employees
• Food Safety (SQF) Audit Prep and Participation
• Auditing process and identifying areas for improvement
  • Developed and Implemented Action item tracking program
  • Lead various projects to help improve Food Safety and Quality
  • Developed and implemented the plant’s Food Safety Committee
  • Regulatory compliance verification
  • Consumer Complaint Investigations and Reporting
• Training Development, Facilitation and Tracking for all Facility Personnel
  • KPI tracking and trending – 7% improvement in overall QA KPIs.
• Production Leadership Achievements
  • Pilot Line Leader for 5s and other CI initiatives
  • KPI Development and Implementation
  • 50% Change over time Reduction on Protein Lines

AS in Business at Irvine Valley College - In Progress