DAVID MENDEZ ORTIZ

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Phone # 443-***-**** Email acb7bb@r.postjobfree.com

RESUME OF PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

CAREER DIRECTION:

An accomplished food industry production supervisor seeking a new

leadership position in a manufacturing environment. As a bilingual leader,

I am qualified to increase production efficiencies. I have a strong

history of effective training and team building. Have supervised workforces

of 60+ employees utilizing knowledge of Kronos, Lean Manufacturing, GMPs,

SOP and HACCP. Dedicated to my profession, I am ready to tackle the

toughest assignments.

EMPLOYMENT EXPOSURES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

2009 to 2012 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Employer: Coleman Natural Foods

Frederiksberg, Pennsylvania

. Supervise 38 employees and 3 leads

. Trained all production staff

. Increased production from 71 birds/minute to 91/minute in 3 weeks

. Achieved budget criteria in 2 months, beating target by over 4 months

. Managed all HR functions including payroll, time keeping, recruitment

and discipline

. Created Standard Operating Procedures

2007 to 2009 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Employer: Mission Foods

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

. Supervised 60 employees and six production lines

. Resolved cultural differences between various Hispanic cultures (e.g.

Mexican and Dominican), to improve productivity

. Utilized Lean and Good Manufacturing processes

. Assisted in mixing ingredients to make the dough.

. Provided production report at the end of every shift using SAP

. Were given a print out of our cost center every week so we could budget

our expenses and not go over our budget.

. Coordinated with sales and shipping in order to run orders more

efficiently

. Conducted monthly safety meeting with the department

. Other duties: QA checks, product checks, operator & machinery checks,

operated a fork lift

. Conducted HACCP classes in English and in Spanish

2005 to 2007 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Employer: Pocono Foods

Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania

. Supervised 15 employees on a par fry line producing nuggets, patties and

subs

. Increased shift line production by 40% while cutting costs by 15%

. Supervise grinding of meat and added ingredients as needed.

2002 to 2005 TRAY PACK SUPERVISOR

Employer: Cargill

Harrisonburg, Virginia

. Interviewed and hired employees, and performed their yearly evaluations

. Passed HACCP

. Performed regular safety checks and conducted safety meetings

2001 to 2002 EVISCERATION SUPERVISOR

Employer: ConAgra Foods

Canton, Georgia

1999 to 2001 PLANT SUPERVISOR

Employer: Grimaud Farms

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

. Instrumental role in starting up this new chicken processing plant.

Interviewed, hired and trained all production employees

. Supervised 55 employees and 3 leads

. Ran a variety of product weights

1993 to 1999 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Employer: Tyson Foods

New Holland, Pennsylvania

. Responsible for 35+ employees manufacturing processed food products for

Burger King and others

EDUCATION AND OTHER TRAINING:

. Continually expanding my professional knowledge by attending employer-

sponsored training seminars and courses in food safety and production

management

. AIB Certificate

. U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course

. Monterey Adult School; Monterey, CA; GED - 1989

QUALITY REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE

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