Evelyn Torres

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Phone: 310-***-****

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Talented quality control/production supervisor with a Bachelor’s in Food, Nutrition, and Diet, Food Safety Manager Certification, and 10+ years experience leading production teams for companies including Freshly Inc./Nestle and Fuji Foods. Create schedules and plans to maximize efficiency, drive improvement, and boost quality while reducing costs. Characterized as a decisive leader with excellent problem-solving, multitasking, leadership, communication, and team-building abilities who excels in challenging, diverse areas.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Professional Experience

Freshly Inc. (Acquired by Nestle) Phoenix Arizona

Production Supervisor August 2017 - Present

● Onboard and oversee 65 employees and identify personnel to build the talent pipeline

● Leverage supply chain software proficiency to manage the delivery, inventory, and production schedules of perishable projects to ensure customer safety and minimize waste

● Get cost savings per year by controlling material flow, maximizing productivity, and increasing workflow efficiency while maintaining tight security controls.

● Initiate an allergen management plan to protect consumer health by preventing food allergic reactions

● Enhance operational efficiency by cross-training and rotating all employees in different production areas allowing flexibility during schedule changes.

● Collaborate with the safety department, mandate regulatory compliance, and achieve 180 days with zero accidents

● Inventory Prep and Kitchen WIP Cooler, ERP System fully

Fuji Foods Santa Fe, CA

Production Manager April 2013 - July 2017

● Led a team of 450 production personnel and oversaw daily operations of the production department

● Inspected and verified equipment is working properly, maintained a safe working environment, and updated production-related safety records to protect personnel

● Implemented process improvements to increase productivity while producing high-quality products in a highly competitive industry

● Communicated effectively between cross-functional teams to coordinate production schedules and optimize operations

● Initiated the use of allergen tests to verify cleaning processes and control cross-contamination.

● Warehouse and Inventory Control. Red Zone System and ERP System fully

Leafy Green. Manhattan Beach, CA

Quality Assurance Manager December 2008 - March 2013

● Administered quality standards of the restaurant serving 320 customers daily

● Applied knowledge of safety standards and government regulations to protect public health

● Built relationships, provided clients with exceptional customer service, and quickly resolved issues to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Core Competencies

Nutrition Science, Manufacturing Experience, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, CGMP, 5S, Quality Assurance/Control, Root Cause Analysis, Production Management, Post Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales, Process Improvement, Project Management, Laboratory Experience, Logistics, Inventory Control, Team Management, HACCP, OSHA, Continuous Improvement.

ISO 9001, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Mentoring & Motivation, Bilingual in Spanish and English

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, ERP Systems, Computer Networking

Education/Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Diet, Adventist University

Food Safety Manager ServSafe/Prometric Certification

Science & Healthy Eating Class, Harvard University

I am accredited to grant the Food safety manager and Food handler card certifications Prometric & ServSafe Instructor/Test Administrator, The National Registry of Food Professionals

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