Maria Del Toro

Pleasanton, CA *****

ad4dv8@r.postjobfree.com

+1-831-***-****

Work Experience

HR/Safety Manager

Mission Foods - Hayward, CA

February 2020 to Present

1. In collaboration with executive management, defin the Company’s strategic Health and Safety goals and objectives.

• Develop and wor with operations leadership to ensure the implementation of a comprehensive safety and health management system.

• Develop and direct the health and safety program for all company areas and implement training programs, covering but not limited to emergency procedures, workplace safety, and compliance with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.

• Assist in investigating health and safety-related incidents, including high potential near misses.

• Conduct inspections and identifiy hazards, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, including EPA, OSHA, OCC, BLM, DOT, etc., and identifying areas with opportunities.

• Generate assessment documentation, incident and accident reports, and health and safety manuals and ensures that the organization is trained to implement and follow.

• Prepare and submit health and safety compliance documents to the relevant organizations (i.e. leadership, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies).

• Maintain current knowledge of the latest health and safety trends, policies, regulations, and best practices and guides the organization.

• Act as ranking company representative in dealing with government agencies on safety and health matters affecting the company.

• Work with operations leadership to ensure corrective actions to prevent recurrence are tracked and implemented following health and safety-related incidents.

• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, developing, and growing the Safety team's career path.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Secondary:

• Guide and assist plant personnel at locations with critical safety and health problems.

• Work with workers’ compensation departments to follow high-cost or precedent-setting cases.

• Oversee and assist field and plant personnel in tracking, investigating, and trending incidents that occur at the facilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Perform facility inspections with supervisors or managers to identify potential hazards.

• Investigate accidents to determine cause and works with Workers Compensation carrier to prevent future accidents.

• Implement & maintain a continuing educational safety program for Managers, Supervisors & employees.

• Identify potential health and physical hazards with the aid of medical providers and loss control representatives.

• Keep abreast of state and federal laws, directives, standards, and codes dealing with employee safety and health.

• Review all incident/accident investigation reports with supervisors and managers. Prepars and maintain statistical reports on safety performance and activities. Updates OSHA 400 log.

• Consult with plant management and purchasing department on plans regarding proposed changes to processes, equipment, and facilities relevant to safety standards.

• Identifiy and select appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Act as liaison between insurance carriers, state and federal agencies and emergency services regarding safety and health.

• Bilingual – conducting accident investigations.

• Knowledge of industrial safety regulations create documentation and logs. Direct Reports: Dotted responsible food safety, occupational safety, total quality, payroll administrator plant administrator and production administrator

In addition to managing current direct reports all department employees and responsible for performance management within departments

Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, and developing teams, facilitating and following up on needed training cal OSHA reporting.

• Maintain and administer company-wide human resources policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with stated corporate objectives and Federal, State and Local legal requirements.

• Promote positive employee relations through design, communication, and interpretation of human resources policies and programs.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations including but not limited to IWC #14, ERISA, COBRA, ADA and FMLA. Orders and updates Human Resource compliance materials. Consult with employees and manage employment-related matters including but not limited to eligibility for benefits, FMLA, unemployment, and disciplinary actions.

• Research state and federal employment laws and coordinate appropriate revisions to company's employee manual and human resources policies and procedures as needed. Supervise the update of communication Boards and supervisor Binders as changes in laws/wages/maps/licenses/etc dictate.

• Supervise update and maintenance of all training-related materials including but not limited to video, audio and written materials.

• Manage and coordinate trainings for supervisory staff, safety and overall improvement of work force, considering health of employees and safe and efficient work conditions.

• Design, present and monitor human resources training programs on topics including but not limited to sexual harassment, employee safety, heat stress, appropriate disciplinary action, reasonable suspicion drug & alcohol testing, performance appraisals and discrimination, etc.

• Maintain thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and web sites; maintains up-to- date knowledge of safety codes and regulations; distribute and/or post new or revised safety standards that affect the company.

• Oversee employee safety programs to reduce frequency of accidents and injuries; Instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction with regard to hazards unique to any job assignment; provide training for new employees.

• Oversee Annual Meetings and trainings Schedule dates, organize all trainings and vendors, order prizes, prepare venue for safety training for all employees,.incentives

• Conduct periodic inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and work practices, improve workplace operations, and control hazards, with proper documentation.

• Ensure employees and supervisors report any injury that occurs on the job, even a slight cut or strain, immediately.

• Encourage employees and supervisors to report all unsafe conditions immediately and schedule or coordinate repairs as soon as possible. Respond to employee suggestions concerning safety matters

• Oversee investigation of all accidents and injuries, recommend and/or coordinate corrective actions.

• Oversee worker comp insurance program. Direct renewal process and review all options. Prepare reports for worker compensation carriers. Maintain a proactive Return to Work Program; coordinate with managers and health care professionals and insurance representatives to identify and develop suitable light duty or temporary limited duty assignments for injured employees to perform during the recovery process.

• Minimize overall workers' compensation costs. Audit various safety program elements for effectiveness.

• Communicate loss prevention information and program status to management on a regular basis and works through management to accomplish goals.

• Communicate, distribute, and enforces site specific safety procedures and federal, state, and local safety and health regulations through HR staff.

• Review and assist managers with resolution of all employee relation issues and recommend appropriate responses to management.

• Coordinate employee benefit programs including but not limited to health insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, COBRA, FMLA, and other programs.

• Respond to employee's benefit questions, resolve problems regarding access to or payment of benefits, orient newly eligible employees, and processes enrollment forms and change requests.

• Prepare and maintain human resources and employee benefits data and reports.

• Investigate and handle all aspects of unemployment and disability claims.

• Maintain and update accurate job descriptions for all Company positions.

• Recruit and interview candidates; provide management with hiring recommendations. Post all job searches with various agencies as necessary and review all resumes and inquiries, providing input to management.

• Coordinate hiring process, including but not limited to conducting background and reference checks, negotiating salary offers, arranges for medical fit-for-duty exam and issuing job confirmation letters and other internal communication.

• Manage the exit interview process.

• Prepare and maintain annual Monterey County Health Dept. Hazardous Material Inventory Forms and Business Response Plans.

• Prepare and maintains annual DTSC Verification Questionnaire and annual BOE Environmental Fees Return.

• Control and monitor fire prevention and firefighting activities, burn permit procurement.

• Monitor and audit all outside Contractors utilized by Company. Receive and verify they have appropriate insurance/bonds/licenses/GAP program, etc. Audits FLC crews and supervision, ensuring they remain compliant. FLEET

MANAGEMENT

• Complete all required reports and paperwork.

• Assist with related special projects and perform other duties as assigned by vp and senior director, plant manager Develops and administer policies relating to all phases of human resources activity and keeps Management up to date on HR/safety and employee relations activity. Staff Accountant/Payroll manager

ROBERT MANN PACKAGING

September 2005 to October 2013

• Review and reconcile physical inventory counts to the general ledger recording any discrepancies

• Perform the monthly financial close process for the local ledger, including preparation of the monthly journal entries and balance sheet (cash, inventory, payables) and P&L account reconciliations, as assigned

• Analyze inventory, cost of goods, and related schedules

• Interfaces with external auditors; preparing schedules and documentation supporting financials

• Work cross-functionally with other groups within the organization identifying issues, troubleshooting, and problem solving

• Run various reports used to reconcile or analyze general ledger account balances

• Provide support to department heads in understanding actual versus budget departmental spend variances

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts throughout the year

• Establish, monitor and maintain standard costs on a regular basis

• Monitor all transactions involving inventory to ensure the perpetual records are updated and maintained properly, inventory is valued correctly and good judgment is used in the evaluation of reserves

• Enter vendor bills for payment

• Assist with the preparation and verification of journal entries

• Assist with monthly financial closing and analysis

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements

• Reviews transactions, documents, and reports for accuracy

• Preparation and maintenance of accounting records

• Other accounting, finance, and administrative tasks will be assigned as needed

• Responsible for the monthly close including developing calendars to ensure corporate deliverables are identified and achieved

• Assist in the financial reporting process for internal management reporting

• Assist in Improving the accounts payable functions by helping evaluate processes and implementing changes.

• Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed in a timely manner

• Research and analyze AP issues as they develop

• Assist Controller in accounting, financial reporting and controllership functions for HCI entities and principal's personal holdings

• Assist with timely preparation and issuance of complete and accurate monthly and annual financial statements

• Assist as necessary in the creation of annual budgets, and monthly variance analyses

• Review, approval, and processing of disbursements

• Preparation of wire transfers and other items as required.

• Preparation of monthly reconciliations for cash accounts and other GL reconciliations as needed.

• Ensure adherence to Standard Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our accounting operations • Successful completion of internal and external financial audits, including delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis

• Preparation of any special reports, statements, etc., as requested

• Other special projects and responsibilities, as assigned

• Assist in the timely completion of all debits and credits assigned to them for the successful completion of the month end close

• Work with business teams & Corporate functions to help improve financial results and efficiency

• Deposits amortization schedules

• Fleet management

• Supervise employees

• Financial prep

• Month/year end Reconciliations and Support during financial audits

• Prepare bank and monthly account reconciliations

• Participate in special projects as required

• Develop best practices to improve efficiency of payroll processes. Oversee employee payroll accounting, transactions and reporting activities. Ensure that payroll is processed timely and accurately. Assist in payroll calculations, deductions, insurance coverage, wage garnishments, tax filings, and child support.

Maintain employee payroll records up-to-date and accurate. Prepare employee wage summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, retirement savings and benefits.

Provide support in tax calculation and filing for employees. Address payroll related queries and requests from employees. Review and recommend improvements to existing payroll procedures. Analyze payroll problems and provide appropriate resolutions. Follow and enforce federal, state and local laws.

Provide assistance to payroll staffs and conduct performance evaluations. Coordinate with HR and finance teams to carry out payroll processing. Assist in audit operations and implement audit recommendations.

AG Human Resources/WC & EHS Manager/Field Supervisor Santa Maria CA Foothill Packing - Santa Maria, CA

September 1999 to September 2011

Supervise out in fields 35 crews. responsible for supervising the cleaning and sanitizing equipment timely manner in accordance with all Company State and Federal regulations. Supervise all activities necessary for the cleaning and sanitizing of production packaging storage areas and production equipment on a daily basis in harvesting operations while ensuring that all duties are performed in accordance with USDA

(U.S. Department of Ag) SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures) HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points) FDA (Food & Drug Administration) GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) all safety policies and procedures and any other established policies and requirements necessary.

Onboarding, document verification, recalls, timesheets, scheduling, meet productivity goals, promote safety culture/ programs and the following but not limited to: Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Environmental, Health, and Safety management.

• Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentation.

• Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations.

• Coordinate the purchase, proper use, maintenance, and inspection of necessary safety and personal protective equipment

• Prepare applicable EHS reports as necessary.

• Provide assistance and advice on EHS issues to make recommendations to facility management.

• Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

• Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.

• Assist in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training and certification programs.

• Observe EHS regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel.

• Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.

• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.

• Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.

• Comply with all Company and EHS procedures and policies. Facility Specific Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.

• Conduct daily and monthly EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.

• Write, implement, and manage EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures.

• Perform facility EHS inspections.

• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.

• Have knowledge and enforce compliance of regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, CalOSHA, EPA, etc.), including company EHS policies and procedures.

• Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.

• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment.

• Oversee Behavior Based / Observation Safety Programs.

• Help develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

• Follow Fall Protection program, inspect all fall protection equipment and maintain inspection records.

• Participate/lead Plant Safety Committee.

• Assist in administering and maintaining Safety compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, BBP, etc.

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Regulatory Compliance

• Risk Management

• Safety Training

• Incident Investigations

• Streamlining Operations

• Holding safety meetings and toolbox talks with workers

• Help manufacturing staff achieve company goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results Enforce company policies and guidelines

• Recruit, hire, and train employees

• Assist workers by offering personal growth opportunities

• Implement cost-saving strategies and techniques

• Ensure that production plans are completed by a certain time

• Contact appropriate sources for repair issues

• Counsel employees on how to achieve an optimal output or workflow

• Resolve issues and disputes between manufacturing employees

• Create and maintains professional schedules

• Communicate with and assists other manufacturing departments as needed

• Evaluate the condition of production equipment

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for all workers

• Compile and analyzes production records

Confer with multiple production departments to schedule sanitizing and cleaning assignments responding to reports of sanitation problems and USDA and FDA issues.

• Monitor sanitation performance as needed to verify guidelines and procedures costing specifications and system data.

• Prepare and compile mandatory company and government reports within required deadlines and retain for production and food safety audits required in food manufacturing.

• Investigate ways to reduce waste increase efficiency and improve equipment in q continuous effort to improve processes

• Manage and lead employees.

• Interview employees while following EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines.

• Ensure employees receive proper training in area they are in

• Conduct performance appraisals and administers disciplinary and termination action when necessary.

• Responsible for the effective utilization of employee's skills development housekeeping safety utilization of required PPE(Personal Protective Equipment) policy administration employee relations scheduling cost control and coordination of all sanitation activities with crew in facilities.

• Adjust daily work schedule as needed to meet sanitation requirements.

• Work closely with USDA representative on site to ensure all company state and federal requirements are met.

• Review and signed off on all HACCP documentation.

• Responsible to conduct myself and ensure my subordinates conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission values code of ethics policies and other standards of conduct. Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter/Benefits and Payroll Supervisor Spanish Certified Interpreter

OnLine Interpreters, Inc - Monterey, CA

September 1999 to November 2009

Monterey, CA

September 1999 to November 2009

• In charge of recruiting English and alternate language speaking people, training, Benefit administration, organizing and putting together employee packets, Worker's Comp, Cobra, created company wide database for Monterey/Chicago call center

• assisted in interpreting Medical/Insurance/Court and other industry calls when needed as well as Translations

• Supervised trained and reviewed the work of payroll department staff to ensure compliance with federal/state payroll laws and regulations, accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting of payroll in a team environment.

• Reviewed and maintain payroll procedure manual for home office and participated in proposing and reviewing of procedures used by communities in conjunction with HR, accounting and operating departments

• key relationship manager for ADP payroll and time & attendance systems and works with ADP to resolve any payroll processing or reporting issues.

• DIAD reporting expert. Assist with reporting to management of all levels, workers compensation reports, audit reports

• Maintain up-to-date security profiles granting access to ADP security portal.

• In conjunction with accounting and benefits department requirements, provided breakdowns of invoices by location and department.

• Assisted with audits as required including pulling sample requests for information and providing applicable policies. Develop and monitor internal audit of processes to ensure compliance.

• Worked with regional and corporate level personnel with supervisory responsibilities to provide training, materials and help to ensure payroll process was timely and accurate • Prepared funding report timely and accurately.

• Researched and resolved payroll and withholding issues identified by accounting department. Assisted with payroll bank and liability account reconciliations. Resolve direct deposit issues including stop payments and reversals. Verified funds are returned timely. ENG/SPA Interpreter/HR Recruiter

Language Line Services - Monterey, CA

July 1998 to November 2009

Interpreted busy 911 calls, Linguistics concise clear and accurate for police department, hospital calls, kept up to date with usage of correct legal, medical and insurance terminology, serviced agencies across the US. English to Spanish and vice versa, also written translations in both languages. Executive Assistant AP/AR

Barlocker Insurance Services - Salinas, CA

January 1995 to July 1998

AR, large volume of collection calls and payment postings, deposits, AP, weekly check runs, filing, switchboard, journal entries, direct billing, monthly financials, insurance cancellations and renewals, minute taking and other duties including full cycle payroll.

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of accounts payable and receivable.

• Work with each direct report (AP and AR) to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.

• Support Controller in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

• Maintain schedules to support all balance sheet accounts.

• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly close.

• Assist in analyzing budget variances.

• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

• Assist with year-end audit.

• Review daily banking activities and ensure cash position is sufficient.

• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules.

• Maintain prepaid schedules.

• Provide schedules for insurance renewals.

• Record payroll JEs.

• Record other JEs as necessary.

• Support budget activities.

• Responds timely to customer and management inquiries.

• Provide backup for payroll processing.

• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned. Education

Bachelors in Business Administration/Human Services UCSC

1999

A.A in ACCOUNTING

HEALD BUSINESS COLLEGE

Skills

• Multitasking, project management, ability to work well under pressure Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish/ English Organized, efficient, meticulous attention to detail Adept at multitasking Excellent follow- up/followthrough Communicate well with customers and team members Resourceful problem solve. Pleasant telephone and customer service demeanor Mentally sharp, mature (not on "autopilot" Enthusiastic and selfmotivated Type 78 WPM

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Bank Reconciliation

• Journal Entries

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Human Resources

• Financial Report Writing

• Benefits Administration

• General Ledger Accounting

• Accounts Receivable

• Office Management

• Debits & Credits

• Sales Management

• Pricing

• Tax Experience

• Internal Audits

• Accounts Payable

• Time Management

• Microsoft Dynamics GP

• Forecasting

• Auditing

• Sage

• Profit & Loss

• SOX

• GAAP

• Financial Analysis

• Financial Statement Preparation ASSESSMENTS Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence

-- Proficient May 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to adapt their leadership style to accomplish goals using rational or emotional appeal. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share

• profile/ 38cad9fee98bc76d1cdca75d9ea08637eed53dc074545cb7 Customer Focus & Orientation

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• profile/ cdf5b608c6f34763b765541d4f160313eed53dc074545cb7 Work Style: Conscientiousness

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• profile/d8f9fdfd3e77c76ce8b67da5731faedd Security Guard Skills -- Highly Proficient May 2020 Assessing risks, enforcing security standards, and handling complaints. Full results: https:// share.indeedassessments.com/share

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• Account Reconciliation

• QuickBooks

• Interpretation

• Translation

• SAP

• Recruiting

• HRIS

• Produce

• Employee evaluation

• Conflict management

• Succession planning

• Management

• Contracts

• Analysis skills

• Accounting

• Communication skills

• Bookkeeping

• Microsoft Excel

• Payroll

• Organizational skills

Certifications and Licenses

Professional In Human Resources

Senior Professional in Human Resources

SHRM Senior Certified Professional

OSHA 30

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