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.
REASON FOR SEEKING NEW OPPPORTUNITIES – Career Growth
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
REASON FOR LEAVING - Relocation to Orange County
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
REASON FOR LEAVING - Career Advancement Opportunity
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.
BUSINESS CLOSURE due to COVID
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.
REASON FOR LEAVING - Focus on increased demand of Small Business
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
LAID OFF - Plant Closure
