Louie Barrera
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PROVEN LEADERSHIP MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Accomplished, motivated, and dynamic strategic leader with experience and expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance operations, innovative solutions, and multifaceted collaboration in fast paced environments. Adept at defining vision, developing strategies, and driving continuous improvement. Career track includes contribution to high-performance work cultures with a demonstrated ability to partner throughout all levels of the organization.
Troubleshooting
Team Management
Training / Mentoring
Complex Problem Solving
Data Analysis
Project Management
Process Improvements
Critical Decision Making
Relationship Building
Effective Communicator
Operational Leadership
Organizational Effectiveness
Professional Experience
Louie’s Tree Service /San Bernardino/June 2023 to Present
Foreman
Manage projects until full completion
Direct crew members and strategize projects
Maintain all required equipment for safety use
Excellent Landscaping skills
Experience using wood chipper
Experience bucket truck
Experience in using stump grinder
Experience using all related equipment regarding tree work
MARS PET CARE / RED COLLAR FOODS San Bernadino, CA 2008 – 3/2022
Packaging Line Lead
Over 13 years in packaging line operator Lead A, line production operator, QA certified, highly skilled yard goat, transport trailers from dock to dock.
30 years experience as a certified fork lift driver
Forklift: Diesel, electric, propane, sit down/stand up and cherry picker
Highly skilled in Distribution, Warehouse, Logistics, and Manufacturing
Hold direct responsibility for safe, quality, and efficient operations of all packaging equipment.
Manage documents and reports to drive operations and streamlined communications.
Collaborate with talented and diverse teams to troubleshoot issues and concerns until resolution and make adjustments as needed.
Track and monitor all activities within the packaging area with direct reporting to senior leadership.
Utilize proven and demonstrated knowledge of the field to implement and adhere to all safety operations.
Effectively meet and exceed all plant productivity goals for the shift.
Train and mentor, a highly successful team as needed.
Quality Control Technician
Adhered to all safety practices regarding OSHA and company standards and regulations.
Collaborated with a talented and diverse team to drive consistent communications.
Effectively utilized analytical skills including testing and evaluation of raw materials and finished products required by Q&FS policies and procedures.
Tracked and monitored all inspection procedures and QMP standards including receiving of materials, processing, sanitation and microbial control, and testing protocols, among others.
Worked directly with functional teams to maintain continuous communication and awareness of the manufacturing process.
Evaluated and audited production documentation to better evaluate products to be released.
Processing Operator / Mill Room / Extruder
Ensured proper unloading of trucks and rail cars per company and federal safety regulations.
Obtained bin measurements, ingredient samples, and other specifics per company processes.
Utilized proven and demonstrated knowledge of production schedules, computer systems, and production inventories as needed.
Managed comprehensive communication wit a talented team to ensure materials were replenished in a timely manner.
Participated in strategic direction for the processing system to ensure all production goals were consistently met.
Drove preventative and downtime maintenance of equipment including incremental improvements.
Worked directly with maintenance and engineering to improve and upgrade current systems and equipment.
Controlled inventory through industry specific systems and other business systems needed to cement accurate reporting.
Prepared and maintained SOP manuals and training modules to cement consistent communications.
Education & Professional Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Safety Training Forklift Training Cross Contamination Training