Food MFG, MGF

Caesar Lopez

an experienced, accomplished Production/manufacturing and plant operations leader

Fresno, California 559-***-**** adpnvs@r.postjobfree.com

executive summary

An accomplished Leader with a wide range of experience in self-directed work force and union work environment. Wealth of experience while working for high-profile companies. A long track record of maximizing organizational value while leading companies to world-class manufacturing and distribution standards.

summary of qualifications

More than twenty-five years of strong experience, holding positions of increasing scope and responsibility.

Strong background in management, operations, quality management systems (SAP,BRC), plant management, team building and leading, budget administration, continuous improvement, supply chain, lean materials management, labor contract negotiation, performance management, and succession planning.

Hard-working and driven, while highly experienced in all aspects of food manufacturing, and plant operations, and is thoroughly familiar with industry practices, standards, and protocols.

Possess skills, knowledge, and capability in TPM and lean manufacturing.

professional experience

RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION, Fresno, California

Operations Manager (2011-Present)

Responsible for managing multi-departments, plant activities, staff training and supervision, continuous improvement coordination, new program and process deployment, and site optimization. Managed operation encompassing over 120 hourly associates and 5 direct reports, with an overall budget of $12 million. Have occupied Material Managers and Shipping Manager positions at Fresno plant.

Improved performance metrics within Fresno Plant, built a strong operational excellence culture.

Spearheaded successful financial turnaround for site which had been unfavorable for multiple years through development of strategic plan targeting accountability organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, and improved equipment uptime.

Selected member of TPM Implementation for Santa Ana and Fresno facilities. Increased MTBF from 7 minutes to 40 minutes.

Develop and implement short-term and mid-term business plans for department and assists in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.

Communicate performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.

Oversee operations to ensure that waste and production costs are minimized and there is conformance to safety and quality standards.

LEPRINO FOODS, Lemoore, California

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)/Production Supervisor (2010- 2011)

Provided guidance and leadership to all cheese department personnel and assisting with planning, scheduling, and monitoring of production supervisors and hourly employees. Monitored equipment operation, production processes, and quality control. Product testing and monitoring yields and efficiencies.

Supporting Leprino Foods Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) database roll out at three other Leprino plants. Which help identify issues with database and process.

Selected member of implementation team for Lean/5S program. This is the first plant in the organization that will be implementing Lean/5S program.

Develop operating policies and procedures as necessary.

Camfil Farr, Corcorn, California

Production Manager (2007- 2010)

Directly responsible for Day to Day and Monthly productivity and efficiency goals for the plant. Manage the total production effort for Corcoran plant, supervising 132 hourly employees. Utilizing Lean Manufacturing to identify and reduced waste, cost, and achieving performance goals that align to the organization and meeting customer needs.

Safety improvement for the facility in which the plant achieved its best safety record in 5 years which equated to an 80% injury reduction from 2008 to 2009.

Increased the plant efficiency by 20% from 2007 to 2011 with sustained results. This decreased downtime, and increased line performance.

Lead Kaizen event which has improved productivity and presentation of Media Rolls and sub-assemblies to production lines and reduced finished goods inventory rates by 66%.

Kraft Foods, Fresno, California

Production Supervisor/Business Unit Leader (1997- 2007)

Major responsibilities include the coordination, tracking, and scheduling of raw material through the processing and production process. Orchestrating the daily activities of associates as well as coordinating the activities of the other shift. Providing leadership and guidance to associates for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and establishing a good working atmosphere. Used Quality, Cost, and Delivery, Safety, and Morale (QCDSM) format to keep focus on business directives. Relocated to different facilities and DC center, holding different positions within Kraft Foods.

Supported Visalia Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) which promoted the facility to achieve Gold Plant status for the Western Region using the Kraft Manufacturing Execution Systems database.

Increased the OEE percentage by 15% from 2003 to 2004 with sustained results through 2007. This decreased machine downtime, increased line performance, and directly increased product quality.

Lead and supported Fresno as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Champion.

Increased inventory accuracy by 15% using location inventory program. (KWIC)

Lead yield improves at cheese plants that result 5% yield increase in chesses processing

Selected member of implementation team for Automated Warehouse and Order Fulfillment System serving as subject matter expert.

education and certifications

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix, Fresno, CA,

MoreSteam University, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Leading People at Kraft

Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale (QCDSM)

Development Dimensions International (DDI)

Cheese Course (Cal-Ploy)

West Area Sanitary Design

TPM, Continues Improvement (Rich Products)

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