DAVID CASIDA

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C: 559-***-**** acxqof@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS PROFILE

Over 20 years of leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry. Possess a strong skill set in the areas of; continuous improvement, project management, sanitation, production, quality, safety, maintenance, and lean manufacturing principles and practices thereof. Knowledgeable in GMP's, HACCP, USDA, OSHA and FDA regulations. Also skilled in budget preparation, execution and P/L management. Fluent in Spanish, both written and oral.

EXPERIENCE

CEN-CAL PAVING / STONEY’S SAND & GRAVEL, Lemoore, CA 03/2016 – Current

General Manager

Formulate and administer company policies, directing and coordinating all divisional department activities to develop and implement long-range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives.

Review analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives.

Confer with ownership and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.

Develop, review, update and implement business strategic planning, including sales, financial performance and new product/service development.

Review and support all departmental projects for improvement to provide cost reduction, safety, customer requirements and market growth.

HARRIS-WOOLF CALIFORNIA ALMONDS, Coalinga, CA 03/2015 – 03/2016* *Position eliminated due to forced downsizing effort as a result of unfavorable market conditions.

Plant Manager

Responsible for all production, maintenance, sanitation, inventory, pest control and shipping departments. Staff of approx. 300 seasonal employees and 100 full time employees.

Responsible for managing operating budgets and P/L for all cost centers ( through re-negotiation of all lease and rental agreements cut over $200K from previous years warehouse and inventory cost centers) Working closely with accounting department and CFO to monitor daily production reports and other financial indicators.

Lead continuous improvement of processes and operational effectiveness in Coalinga facility, including the development and execution of capital projects.

Develop and execute strategic operating plans to achieve both short term and long range objectives.

NEIL JONES FOOD COMPANY (Tomatek), Firebaugh, CA 02/2014 – 03/2015

Plant Manager-Pouch Operations

Responsible for all plant operations, costs and P/L responsibilities.

Developed and implemented continuous improvement methodology to improve the performance in the areas of productivity, quality, safety, and cost control.

Developed a productive team by building a culture based on trust through regular honest communication, recognition of achievements, and constructive feedback.

Plan and execute operating budget for pouch operations and related cost centers.

Provided leadership for a team of approx. 200 seasonal and 75 fulltime employees.

OLAM TOMATO PROCESSORS (formerly SK Foods), Lemoore, CA 07/2009 - 02/2014

Plant Manager-Retail Plant

Led and coordinated activities of processing, packaging, quality, customer service, safety, maintenance, and shipping activities within the retail plant. Responsible for a total of 100-150 employees.

Develop and execute against budget, including direct and indirect labor, R & M and overhead costs.

Utilized continuous improvement techniques to meet departmental and company- wide key performance indicators.

Designed and led the installation of custom garlic filling line with automation increasing the daily throughput by 10,000 cases per day. (labor savings due to additional throughput of approx. $375K per year.

Plan, budget, and manage capital expansion/ improvement projects.

Maintained a “Grade A” BRC Audit rating for 3 consecutive years.

SK FOODS (purchased by OLAM), Lemoore, CA 07/1995 - 07/2009

Department Manager-Retail and Food Service Operations (01/08 - 07/09)

Direct the overall activities of the department to ensure customer orders are completed on time at the lowest possible cost while maintaining the highest level of safety and quality standards.

Analyze department key metrics to ensure high quality and high efficiency standards are maintained, thus maintaining a leadership position in the industry.

Act in a cross functional manner as a change agent with other departments within the company.

Production Support Manager (05/07 - 01/08)

Write, validate and implement SOP’S and SSOP’s.

Develop programs to increase yield and reduce loss throughout operations.

Provide formal training to line supervisors and machine operators on line changeovers and individual machine set-ups.

Implementation and development of 5S culture. (“pit crew” changeover project reduced time of line changeover by 50%)

CENDENCO FOODS, New Zealand (a subsidiary of SK Foods) 02/2007 - 05/2007

Project Manager - 3 month Assignment

Developed process improvements to reduce costs/labor and improve overall efficiency of I.Q.F., puree, and flexible packaging lines. (increased daily throughput in IQF flexible packing line from 1.8 MT per day avg. to over 3.0 MT per day through the application of CI practices)

Oversee and coordinate the installation of special projects/design improvements.

Designed and created troubleshooting guides and set-up/changeover manuals for specific packaging equipment.

SK FOODS, Lemoore, CA 07/1995 - 07/2009

Production Supervisor (08/01 – 02/07)

Led and trained a staff of approx. 25-35 within 3 production lines.

Ensure optimum efficiency of production line equipment and employees, in terms of quantity and quality.

Performed annual employee performance evaluations, and set individual goals for department team members.

Maintenance Mechanic (05/99 – 08/01)

Diagnose and repair food processing equipment in a high paced “seasonal” operation.

Perform daily equipment checks and lubrication to ensure optimum machine life and performance.

Train, coach, and mentor all class III mechanics (trainees).

Department Leadperson (06/95 – 05/99)

Supervise and assign personnel break schedules for approx. 10 employees.

Coordinate with state inspectors (PTAB) and trucking/shuttle company to distribute proper variety and quality of fruit to their correct dumping stations.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Associate of Arts Degree (Liberal Studies). West Hills Community College, Coalinga, CA - 1998

Better Process Control School. University of California, Davis - 2003

Principles of Freezing and Frozen Food Processing Course. University of California, Davis - 2007

Aseptic Flash Cooling Systems Training Course. FMC Food Tech - 2005

ABF-300 Aseptic Bag Filler Training Course. FMC Food Tech - 2005

Deming’s Profound Knowledge Training Course. Dr. Frank Pianki, Anderson University – 2007, 2009

SAP mainframe software implementation training. SAP – 2010

HACCP Certification. 2008, 2009, 2010

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