Arnoldo Morales

Food Processing/Manufacturing

*** ******* **, *** ***, Chula Vista CA 91911

acpq20@r.postjobfree.com -Cell: 951-***-**** Skype: arnoldo.morales2

Administrative and Production skills knowledge. Wide experience in Start Ups of Plant Facilities, Production

Systems, QA Standards and Food Safety Program, Sanitation, HACCP, SQF, USDA, IQF, RTE, GMPs, GAPs,

OSHA, SOP's, WCM, Production and Inventory Control Management, Production Costs and Budgets

Alignments, Kronos, Union Environment, Scheduler, Payroll Analysis, Logistics, Training, Leadership &

Supervision, Leadership and Problem Solving.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Manager

California Splendor, San Diego CA - Oct 2014 to Current

*Ensure the safety of all employees, at all times.

*Deliver results across key business functions such as safety, quality and efficiency.

*Ensure effective teamwork throughout the business.

*Ensure that an engaged, committed, skilled and flexible workforce is maintained at all times.

*Drive down all aspects of direct and indirect costs to make a substantial improvement in profitability in a

methodical, sustainable way.

*Ensure systematic planning and control of operational activities.

*Support the development of quality systems and processes, which create and maintain the integrity and food

safety of all products manufactured.

*Ensuring that an effective communication system is in place, which should include team briefings and regular

management and all-employee meetings.

*Assure local and national regulatory compliance including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, SQF,

QAI, and Kosher.

Plant Manager

Moark LLC- Nuevo, CA - Jun 2012 to Oct 2014

Provide leadership and direction for all plant operations to achieve continuously improving results in the

areas of quality, cost, service, and safety. Supply operational management to ensure that customer and

regulatory requirements are met. Responsible for overseeing the Plant Operations which include Production,

Grading Sanitation, Customer Service, Warehousing, Quality, Maintenance, Materials Management, Safety,

etc.. As well provide guidance managing all packaging house, maintain all equipment in perfect condition in

compliance with Federal and Local regulations. Maintain low level packaging inventory and ensure proper

rotation (FIFO), Implement and enforce Company policies to operate efficiently and in safe environment

responsible for instituting, reviewing and maintaining all operations and documentation to ensure compliance

with all levels of management and government, Coordinating with food safety team to ensure all products are

safely meeting the security standards, coordinate the daily special pack production to fulfill the marketing team

requirements, share all information necessary to ensure smooth process.

*Responsible for providing a vision to inspire and drive the business unit to achieve and surpass business

goals and objectives (such as Safety, Productivity, Inventory levels, etc)

*Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower,

equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.

*Provides leadership and direction to the plant in all areas of responsibility including and not limited to

planning, production, processing, packaging and cooler.

*Enforce HACCCP/SQF Programs and responsible for meeting all regulatory requirement and rules from USDA.

*Create and update SOPs.

*Training key employees regarding right way to run production lines

*Inventory Control Management and Production Scheduling

*Setup procedures to help improve KPI’s and KPI’s

*Training on Safety, accident investigation and reports.

*Setup customer service procedures.

*Create 5’s culture, apply Lean Manufacturing practices

Plant Supervisor, Planner/Buyer

Safeway Milk Plant - February 2007 to June 2012

San Leandro, CA & Los Angeles Milk/Yogurt Facility, CA (DAIRY, MILK/YOGURT PLANT)

Oversee the Production, organizing, implementation, training and Leadership all related with daily production,

profits and budgets objectives, Cost controls, employee safety meetings, customer service (service & Retail)

Product quality, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.

*Supervise production and warehouse (Bottling, Blow Mold, Ship/Rec, and

Sanitation)

*Ensure the Daily Schedule Completion (Production, Pasteurization, Shipp/Receiv)

*Maintain a high level of customer service for retail and public customers

*Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment

*Daily analytical and problem solving

*Analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs

*Coach and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost and service goals

*Inventory Control Management

*Ensure adherence to Safeway policies, procedures and practices

*Administrative duties related to production, shipping and quality performance., reordering and

replenishing stock in supermarket environments.

Operations Supervisor

Taylor Farms - S a l i n a s, CA - May 2004 to February 2007

Supervise 20 Persons (Salaried/Hourly) Responsible for Daily/Weekly production database, inventories,

Yields Calculations and Inventory Goods from all Commodities, Productivity and Efficiency Enhancement,

Cost Control Strategies, shipping and receiving analysis (service, elapse time, loading times) Raw Product

Costs, Machinery Efficiencies, New Projects, Crew Leaders Supervision and Support.

*Oversee the functionality of 23+ Crew Leaders (Hourly, Salary, Union Non-Union)

*Oversee daily production activity

*Compile/Create statistics, develop reports, and report operational performance to senior management

*Train and mentor crew for maximum efficiency

*Develop and implement performance standards for all production departments and shifts

*Implementation and administration of all procedures related to receiving, shipping and internal movement of

goods

*Weekly Sales Track Record

*Order Selecting and invoicing experience

*Reports to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders

*Manage and create reports about budgets from Indirect and Direct Labor, Daily/Weekly cost reports

*Improve ideas-reports to increase productivity and yields and reduce downtime

*Support, participate in, and meet the company overall Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures (OGSM).

*Assists in managing finished goods inventory levels to optimize service

*Supervision of physical inventories and cycle counts as per

schedule

*Review the analysis of plant results, discussing areas of concern with the management team

*Maintain line efficiencies records

Production

Supervisor

NEG Mexico SA - September 1998 to May

2004

23 persons team at charge, controlling all productive process, Corrective/Preventive Maintenance, Invoices,

Inventory Control, Logistics issues, Shipping & Receiving, Product Packaging, QA insurance, Production

Targets allowed all time.

*Applications: SPC, Kaisen, 5S's, SixSigma, Team Work, Lean

*Maintaining the correct flow of all paperwork for all Productive Processes (ISO9001-

2000)

*Compiling information on all new products and creating point of reference for all items

*Responsible for meeting company goals and targets, and training team members.

*Problem solving and process improvement skills

*Inventory Analysis and oversea (VESSELS from/to: UK, Japan, Malaysia, USA, Mexico) tracking

record.

*Reconciliation of inventory, maintaining the accuracy of inventory balances, assuring timely and accurate

recording of inventory transactions and coordination of the cycle counting process.

*Implementation of timely and accurate physical inventory counts

*Operation of automated, computerized equipment and machinery

*Hands-on in preventive-corrective maintenance or samples from production

*Lead 5S's and Housekeeping efforts

*Monitor efficient use of consumables such as abrasives, belts, rubbers, safety equipment (In-Out Inventory

Control)

*Ensure that the product/process will meet or exceed the customer requirements

*Payroll analysis - Crewing

*Track daily production and provide timely feedback to team members

*Assist with forecast generation on monthly basis (Scheduling)

*Support New Product Launches

*Analyze malfunctions of equipment and initiate the proper corrective actions

*Water Treatment Process (check-list)

*Customer Attendance regarding claims or training in their own plants

*Safety Trainings schedules for all Production Crews

*Incoming-Outgoing product samples

*Environmental Trainings workout (ISO14000)

*QA Glass Test (Thickness, Roughness, Sand Marks, Packaging, Specs)

*Re-inspection Procedures

Plant

Superintendent

Gas Silza SA - May 1994 to September

1998

Cashier-Shift, Sales Supervisor, Operations Vice-Deputy including: Mechanical, Security, Official

Documentation, Invoices Control, Maintenance of facilities, Customer Support, Personnel Training, Inventory

Control, Personnel Supervision, Shipments.

*Daily Inventory Control Reports

*Hiring, Payroll, Lay-Off

*Support to Sales Departments in Product Specifications

*In charge of all Plant Facilities and Utilities

*Truck maintenance, preventive and corrective

* Overseeing the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.

* Responsible for Government Inspections

*Safety training for new employees

* Responsible for Imports from USA (Train Tanks, Trucks)

Production Inventory & Warehouse Control Supervisor

Products Burr SA de CV - 1990 to 1994

Mexicali, Mexico (FOOD PROCESS - MEATS, POULTRY, YOGURTS, MILK, CHEESE, JAMS)

Rotating Inventory Control Management, Warehouse Leader, responsive of loading and unloading containers,

Imports and shipments to Mexico, Customer Service in market place, Documentation issues

*Direct Overview of 5 from 7 Production Meat and Poultry Lines

*Direct packaging responsible with QA support

*105 direct employees under my charge during shift

* Meat and Poultry was debone, sliced, breast, whole or diced and packed according customer requirements

(Restaurants, Hotels, Supermarkets )

*Food Service and Retail meat and poultry experienced.

*Responsible for cook mixing according internal recipes for new products in R&D

*Some daily products such as milk, cheese or yogurt were repacked for correct local or national

distribution.

*Responsible for management of all activities relating to the Warehouse (Receiving, Shipping, Rotation,

Inventory, Payroll)

*Track inventory and freight performance against established programs

*Implementation of timely and accurate physical inventory counts

*Reconciliation of inventory, maintaining the accuracy of inventory balances, assuring timely and accurate

recording of inventory transactions and distribution coordination

*Manage customer service to improve customer and vendor satisfaction

*Equipment maintenance

*Train in all aspects of a pick / pack distribution operation; Receiving, Inventory Control, and Freight

*Ensure quality and On-Time delivery

*Analyze supply chain

*Inventory management and weekly forecast

*Make and assist in decisions about trucks, equipment, admin, and product

EDUCATION

Associates in Sanitation (CIP-COP) Food Safety

ECOLAB Univ - Oakland, CA

2008

Business

Administration

COBACH - Mexicali, B.C.

UABC 1986 to 1989

SKILLS

Sanitation, S Q F, RT E, HACCP, GMPs, GAPs, OSHA, SOP's, WCM, Production and Inventory Control

Management, Production Costs and Budgets Alignments, Kronos, Union Environment, Scheduler, Payroll

Analysis, Logistics, Training

LINKS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills:

LEADERSHIP, PERSONNEL SUPERV, PRODUCTION/QA, INVENTORY CONTROL, USDA, GMP’s,

GAP's, COMPUTER SYSTEMS (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Data Bases, Kronos, Fishbowl) AIR

CONDITIONED MAINT, SPC, ISO9001-2000, ISO14000, SAFETY, P&L ANALYSIS, BILINGUAL, LEAN

MANUFACTURING, SPC, 5S...

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