Avelino De Silva

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SUMMARY

Organized Senior Operations Manager for manufacturing environments with meticulous eye for detail in facilities maintenance, sanitation, warehouse, and business functioning. Effective experience on production line within mass production setting. Patient communicator able to motivate others toward accomplishment of collaborative goals. Bilingual: Portuguese

WORK EXPERIENCE

Turlock Irrigation District, CA September 2021 – Present

Water Distribution Operator

Deliver irrigation water in a timely and safe manner. Maintain the irrigation system integrity and safe operation in delivering irrigation water and maximize the beneficial use of water resources. Perform various duties in construction, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning. Aid farmers on best irrigation practices.

Slakey Brothers Modesto, CA June 2021 – September 2021

Operation Manager

Under general direction, plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the district’s warehouse materials operation. Supervise all forms of material handling including, but not limited to electrical, irrigation, general merchandise, scrap, and obsolete items pertaining to the warehousing operation; and provide highly responsible and technical staff assistance.

California Dairies Turlock, CA February 2021 – June 2021

Operation Manager

Provide direction for 74 associates in a dairy processing plant which consists of 12 Butter Lines, 2 Powder lines and the Receiving Department. In charge of daily production and implement a safe work environment. Advises and guides other managers and supervisors and department team captains on employee concerns and issues to maintain low turnover rate. Prepare monthly safety reports for Human Resources review. Conduct all workplace investigations for Distribution department and responsible for issuing discipline. Work directly with Customer Service department on orders for co-packing customers to ensure timely and efficient deliveries, responsible for facilitating weekly safety meetings for Distribution department employees. As the company is continuously growing, I have filled in for various departments such as Maintenance and Warehouse Manager.

Super Store Industries Turlock, CA September 2019 - 2021

Senior Operations Manager

Manage a team of Managers and Supervisors within the department and ensures production meets or exceeds Company's Quality, Safety, Food Safety & Efficiency standards

Manages performance issues or any other issues requiring improvement.

Oversees the production process, working in collaboration with the planning departments advising on improvements around the production schedule to fulfil demand while optimizing efficiencies throughout the operation.

Embed continuous improvements with the operational team and drive for Operational Excellence using stretch goals and key performance indicators (KPI) to monitor progress

Responsible for the development and execution of the annual operational budget within areas of responsibility. Identify areas of improvement in efficiencies and waste reduction to make year on year savings.

Manage and motivate employees to achieve results through servant leadership and effective coaching. Must be an effective communicator, capable of teaching and generating results while enhancing the work environment and supporting the Company philosophy

Responsible for the overall departments' safety, housekeeping, quality, productivity, employee conduct and performance influencing a culture change across the whole organization

Create in conjunction with Sr Manufacturing Engineer a rolling 3-year capital expenditure plan with estimated ROI's covering safety, quality, and efficiency projects.

Utilize the interpersonal skills necessary to effectively lead and gain involvement of team members and ensure individual and team levels of performance exceeding goals and expectations.

Develop and maintain succession plans for all areas of responsibility to ensure sustainable performance for future years.

Super Store Industries Turlock, CA - November 2002- September 2019

Warehouse Manager.

Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.

Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.

Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.

Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Super Store Industries Turlock, CA March 2001 – November 2002

Warehouse Supervisor.

Ensure accuracy of inventory through cycle counts and proper record keeping.

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of shipments by using proper managements techniques such as, prestaging, inventory status review, paperwork verification, etc.

Plan and coordinate with Inventory Control Department the incoming goods, storage of items in a timely and efficient manner to achieve your team objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as determined by Warehouse Manager.

Overall responsibility for all aspects of effective supervision, training, & development and health, safety, and welfare of your team.

Be responsible for ensuring that the quality of the product and service within the Warehouse is maintained at the highest possible standards for the customer.

Implement the company’s Health and Safety Policy, ensuring safe working conditions and practices within the warehouse.

Represent the department on the Health and Safety Committee as required.

Schedule and supervise employees to minimize overtime while ensuring all functions are performed. Complete any necessary documentation.

Operate forklift daily.

Provide effective employee supervision, training and perform corrective actions in accordance with company policies and procedures as necessary.

Provide effective support for internal and external audits.

EDUCATION

Hilmar High School- High School Diploma 1987

QUALIFICATIONS

Line production

Manufacturing terminology

Microsoft Office, Kronos, and Paycom Time Keeping Systems

Facilities Maintenance

Supplier Relations

Time Management

Quality Assurance, HACCP, OSHA, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), USDA, FDA, and Standards/Regulation. CIP and COP Systems, AIB procedures.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Backhoe, Forklift, Power Tools.

Class A License.

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