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“Safety is sacrosanct; it will not and cannot be compromised”

VICTOR F ALONZO, BBA, CI

Tel: 778-***-**** E-mail: ad2z7o@r.postjobfree.com

HONESTY– INTEGRITY – TEAMWORK

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Solid production and project management experiences within a variety of manufacturing settings

Competent professional with the ability for designing and implementing successful initiatives and processes for improved productivity and performance (MDO)

Highly organized with strong time management skills to optimize production efficiencies

Commitment to promoting high standards of expertise and training to optimize team performance

Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a team of up to 150 employees

Professional with a collaborative approach to human resources and labor relations issues

Results oriented, reliable and safety conscious team player who thrives on challenges

Proficient with current software applications and able to adapt easily to new technology

Excellent verbal and written communications skills RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Gemba & Juku Programs, Vancouver, BC 2014 – Present Consultant/Self Employed

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry Ltd - Contract under Gemba & Juku Programs, Chilliwack, BC 2023. Plant Production and Continuous Improvement Manager

Sunrise Soya Foods Ltd - Contract under Gemba & Juku Programs, Vancouver, BC 2022 Production Operations Manager/Chairman of Health & Safety

Oversaw daily production/operations activities, directed and coordinated the strategic direction of the plant and monitor the production units (KPI’s), Safety, Productivity, Quality, COGS, OTD and OEE

Create and implement an operation strategy that focuses on increasing facility capacity, lower cost and achieves high customer service levels

Coached and motivated team to inspire top performances, leading by example, providing leadership for all aspects of operations including employee H&S and training, food safety facility defense, product quality, production effectiveness, cost control and continuous improvement

Led and managed project teams, Lean Manufacturing principles, Training Matrix, LOTO/Alternative Procedures implementation of workshops, communication boards…

Conduct spot investigations CAPA, audits and regular inspections to ensure all work is performed safely ensuring finished product meets and exceeds established quality standards

Maintaining and managing staff by helping to recruit, select, on-board and train

Enforced company standards GMP + HACCP + CFIA, and safe working environment following company policies and procedures & Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS) Golden Boy Foods Ltd, Burnaby, BC 2017 - 2021

Senior Production/Operations Business Unit Manager & CI

Working with and leading the facility management team to oversee the day-to-day production operations including Health & Safety as a core value.

Leading daily meetings with the operations staff and articulating departmental priorities on a daily/weekly basis; ensuring work plans are designed and executed in conjunction with priorities

Planning and following the strategies, operational plan, monthly objectives and financial status of the plant, and ensure that the actions taken, and results of its departments meet the requirements 2

“Safety is sacrosanct; it will not and cannot be compromised”

Providing training and direction to staff, motivating and developing staff, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance

Developing and implementing operations plans following standard operating procedures (SOP) in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team and Lead Operations teams

Coordinating efforts between the plant and external departments, such as R&D, marketing, technical office, project team, logistics management and sales

Analyze and understand the market trends, competition, and the microeconomic and macroeconomic environment, and determine the strategy accordingly.

Responsible for timely resolution of all production reports, Vorne Board and JDE inventory systems

Maintaining and managing staff by helping to recruit, select, on-board and train

Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. International Herbs Ltd - Contract under Gemba & Juku Programs, Surrey, BC 2016 - 2017 Senior Production Operations Manager

Oversaw daily production activities and facilitate workflow

Directed and coordinated the strategic direction of the plant and monitor the production units

(KPI’s), shipping, maintenance service, quality service, Health safety and Environment service, and purchasing.

Coordinated and supported, production, maintenance, quality service, shipping, purchasing, Health and Safety, and environment to achieve the overall objectives of the plant.

Managed the field service sub-contractors and the scope of their responsibilities, time management, insurance and invoices

East & West Alum Craft Ltd - Contract under Gemba & Juku Programs, Burnaby BC 2014 - 2015

Fulfillment Manager/Chairman of Health & Safety

Oversaw daily production, setting targets to increase productivity & performance

Coached and motivated team to inspire top performances, leading by example

Ensured that employees work productively and develop professionally

Delegated work to team as needed and provide feedback and training for the team as required

Supported warehouse operations inbound & outbound Method Innovation Partners/ExO Spa, Langley, BC 2013 Operations Manager (Contract)

Oversaw daily production and projects (JDA), set goals and evaluated efficiency of production, FIFO

Ensured quality standards were consistently met by complying with WorkSafeBC safety procedures

Head developer of Respiratory Protective Equipment Policy – Safe and proper use of RPE

Set targets to increase productivity & performance SDWT, KPIs data on Excel and MRP Software BCMEA, British Columbia Maritime Employers Association, Vancouver, BC 2012 Operations Field Supervisor (Project)

Managed and upgraded manual training programs for 68 unionized heavy industrial companies consisting of ship owners, bulk operators, stevedores, general cargo (pulp, steel, wood, lumber etc.), special cargo and container terminal operators following SWL, WHMIS, MSDS, TDG

Provided regular coaching, guidance and performance evaluation to trainers to ensure trainees received fair, consistent, effective and timely training with specific timeline and budgets on TIP

Ensured quality standards and safety procedures were consistently met by following MOSH 3

“Safety is sacrosanct; it will not and cannot be compromised” Garden Protein International, Richmond, BC 2010 - 2011 Production Supervisor (Contract)

Administrated daily production, monitored and evaluated efficiency of production initiatives, equipment and technologies used for operations ERP software; updated production targets KPIs

Managed work force; to ensure safety in the working environment to be maintained at all times by enforcing company standards SQF, GMP + HACCP + Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Sunrise Poultry, Surrey, BC 2006 - 2009

Senior Production Manager

Managed a work force of about 150 employees to increase production targets and created SDWT

Planned, organized, directed and controlled daily operations, including shipping and maintenance

Enforced company standards GMP + HACCP + CFIA, and safe working environment following company policies and procedures & Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS) Westfair Foods (Real Canadian Superstore), Vancouver, BC 2003 - 2005 Production Supervisor

Managed work force for receiving and assembly in the frozen meat and grocery departments

Oversaw daily production, set goals to increase productivity and performance (WMS software)

Ensured safety first following OHS and company policies and procedures, loss prevention, control merchandise, assembling products for delivery, packing, logistics, shipping, and maintenance, monthly payments and time sheets

Supported staff on day-to-day basis for general troubleshooting/problem solving/conflict resolution, LTL’s, FTL’s and line haul trucking services OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Gemba & Juku Programs (Consultant – Projects) 2014- Present Production Manufacturing and Safety Industry/Lean Enterprise, 6s, TPS, Vancouver, BC

Provided expertise, advice and training on Lean Manufacturing Principles, TPS, EXCITE, 5s, 6s and Health and Safety to employers/employees in manufacturing industry to improve production efficiencies and achieve zero WorkSafeBC claims.

Led and managed project teams, implementation of workshops, communication boards…

Fostered and promoted “Safety First Culture” – through safety talks and OHS programs with the corporate value of “Zero Harm”, Due Diligence and Vicinity

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Six Sigma Training (Business Improvement Methodologies) Ongoing Lean Manufacturing Process (TPS, 5s, SMED, Kanban, Poka-Yoke) Canadian Business English Institute (CBEI), Lean Sensei, Vancouver, BC Food HACCP Plan Development (Sai Global -C 316000) Vancouver, BC 2020 Food Sensory Evaluation Training (Tba) Vancouver, BC 2020 Leadership Principles (Harvard Business School) Boston, Massachusetts, USA 2020 Hazard Awareness, GMP & Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) systems, Safe Quality Food (SQF) programs, Vancouver, BC 2019-2020 Accident Investigation and Due Diligence for Employers Seminar, Vancouver, BC 2018 Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) for Human Food, Vancouver, BC 2018 First Aid, Basics and Second Level, CPR Certificate, Vancouver, BC 2008 - 2018 4

“Safety is sacrosanct; it will not and cannot be compromised” Experience and Analysis of Control and Line Efficiencies training 2003 Canadian Business English Institute (CBEI), Vancouver, BC Serving It Right License and Food Safe training, Vancouver, BC 2002 Manufacturing Process (Productivity and Performance training) 2001 Storefront Orientation Management Institute, Vancouver, BC Bachelor’s Degree, Food Manufacturing and Beverage Processing Industry 2000 Production University, Guatemala

Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration (BBA) 1998 Rafael Landivar University, Guatemala

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Boxing - Lightweight and Ultra-Lightweight National Titles (1994-2000)

Jogging, soccer, swimming, weightlifting, mountain biking

Superbike & Supersport Championship 3rd position, (2007-2008), 1st position (2009), 2nd position

(2009), 1st position Western Canadian National Championship (2009-2010) 1st round; Supersport, Open Supersport 2nd place Superbike (2011-2013). 600 Supersport, Moto TT 1st Position 2015-2019. Western Canadian National Championship 1st Position 600 Supersport and 1st position Middleweight Superbike 2022 –ongoing racing championship 2023.

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