Javier Sampedro
Bellingham, Washington
Cell: 360-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/javier-sampedro-3949873b/
Business Management/HR ~ Training ~ Administration
Production Manager Human Resources
Planning Engineering Quality Control/Construction
Project Management GMP-Safety Audit-Food Safety
Worker Injury Investigations & Documentation Auditors/Compliance
Lean Six Sigma - Manufacturing Safety Training & Development
Plant Production Facilities Budgets & Financial Planning
Data Collection KPI Farming Operations
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Communication), 2011
Minor (Psychology & History)
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Associate of Arts, Honor Program (Arts & Sciences), 2008
Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA
Certifications
English as Second Language, Whatcom Community College, 2005
Lean Management, ProSource Professional, 2015, License#:2OTg4TWaYG
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ProSource Professional, 2015, License#: 9sck9NaNc6
OSHA30, International Association for Continuing Education & Training, License #: C0102487 and G000079198
OSHA30, Construction Safety and Health. License #35-602****** Date of Issue:1/24/2020
First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, Date completed 12/19/2017, validity two year. Certificate ID: GVIPPQ
Construction Quality Management for Contractor-#784- U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS- 2019-Certificate ID: NW5071903096, Expired:5/6/2024.
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, American Red Cross-Id 17M69Z- Date 10/21/2019.
Work History
Director of Operations
GK Knutson -February 2021- Present
Description • Oversee the end to end operations of construction from the plans/permits handoff to final CO on all company projects. Including but not limited to Estimating, Purchasing, Construction & Warranty Work. • Responsible for applying effective leadership techniques to the planning, design & construction phases of projects from inception to completion for the purpose of controlling cost time & quality. • Bring industry leading expertise and best practices to benefit the company, projects, teams & financial results. • Servant leadership, a team player with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams. Consults with leadership team on high-level construction strategy and to help guide company financial and acquisitions strategies • Responsible for supervising, managing, inspiring and leading a mix of direct and matrix reports. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with values & culture. • Complete quarterly performance reviews for direct reports Department staff planning & budgeting Employee hiring, onboarding & firing
Field Operation Management-AK & WA.
Dawson Construction, Bellingham, WA and AK April 2020 – February 2021
Field Best Practices, continuous improvement and career development-
Will provide policy and best practices most effective for the company and specific divisional needs.
Responsible to place field leaders in key positions/teams and the career development of field leaders.
Communicate lessons learned
Team Development
oImplementing and provide training on policy and best practices as identified by the VPs
oServe as an advocate to obtain resources for the field teams need to perform their work
oFacilitate training and personal development
Manpower Coordination
oCoordinate labor resources
oProvide coverage for Superintendents for vacation, training, or unexpected events
Construction Operations
oModel effective labor management practices
oIdentify current or potential issues and communicate to the project team
oWith the VPs and Safety, plan and lead regular superintendent meetings
oAssist field leaders to develop and implement work plans
oModel and reinforce consistent application of best practices
Continuous improvement
oIdentify field leaders for training and development
oMonitor Safety, Quality, labor production, and short interval schedule alignment with CPM schedule
oIdentify relevant metrics and communicate
Corporate Safety/Quality Manager Engineer
Dawson Construction, Bellingham, WA and AK February 2019 – April 2020
Inspecting Site conditions to determinant if hazards are present and establish procedures and policies.
Responsible for ensuring that s standard of high-quality workmanship is being met across all ongoing projects WA and AK.
Safety Plan and Quality Control metrics and reports.
Workshops in-house for strategic plan and productivity.
Construction Presentation for Events with other company Peer group National.
Develop work Plan with (DFW) for all the site in the company.
Department budgeting –safety and Quality-Credit card –Purchasing supplies
Working closer with PM, PE and PA.
Participating in all the operational projects Kick off and 30% Operational deep.
Construction Site visit(s) WA and AK- Audits and strategic planning with scheduling.
Remote Project Review and Auditing for Safety and Quality process and QA.
Incident Report Investigation, near Miss, and Quality Event(s)
Helping planning and lean construction- Implementation of 5S
Procore construction, Blue Beam Rejuvenation and View Point specialist for the all company.
Training and Planning Superintendent, PE and PA how to use technology and software.
NW Business Manager Administrator/Human Resources
Munger Farms, Sumas, WA and OR February 2016 - October 2018.
Manage the facility and field operation, and its employees, to deliver continually improving results in areas of product quality, food safety, process productivity, and employee development.
Direct all activities for production lines, and field crews in accordance with plan and line goals, product standards, costs, budgets, and established procedures.
Installing and maintaining a culture of teamwork through inclusion and continuity within all departments.
Coordinating and supporting continuous improvement activity through stringent process protocol.
Identifying opportunities to eliminate cost/waste while improving plant efficiencies.
Identifying, developing, and implementing best practices in safety and quality.
Review department and individual employee performance, monitor productivity, efficiency, prepare assessment reports, and prepare reports for management.
Working with Whatcom County, DOH and Department of Health.
H2A program with DOL and Labor and Industry.
Building TWH and planning for 618 H2A employees camp for the harvest season.
Work closely with CEO and CAO, owners and Ranch Manager(s).
Helping with marketing partner in Canada and Chile.
Helping with lean processes and budgeting for different department at the head quarter CA.
Helping with lean operation processes on site. Ex: Stockton and Lodi. CA,
Organized special events - the end of harvest, employee recognition, social activities and holiday party
Led employee rewards program such as bonuses, gift cards, etc.
Managed employee conflict resolution. Ex: Three process warning
Handled HR-Benefits package enrollment including medical, vision, dental, LTD, STD and 401k
Hired and recruited domestic temporary seasonal workers - internal and from farm labor contractor
Facilitated workers compensation in partnership with insurance brokers
Compensation benchmarking and market salary reports
Led monthly and annual safety training topics
Implemented and maintained a culture of teamwork through inclusion within all departments
Updated standard operating procedures as needed; Identified, developed and implemented best practices in safety and quality
Managed onboarding of 617 H2A worker from Mexico.
Led orientation training for all H2A workers, including food safety training
Benchmarking - reviewed department and individual employee performance, monitored productivity and efficiency
Prepared assessment reports and reports for management, including daily timesheets
Participated in budgeting, inventory control and management, and interacted with vendors and suppliers
Led farm tours for different State agency representatives and auditor(s) such as DOH, DOL, WSDH and L&I.
Fair Trade program auditing
Managed construction of temporary workers housing and planning for H2A employee camp for harvest season
Trained Managers and Supervisors- Sexual Harassment Program, Code of Safe Practices, GMP, accident prevention and leadership.
Assisted with lean processes and budgets for departments at California Headquarters
Production Manager/HR
First Priority, Ferndale, WA February 2014-January 2016
Responsible for manufacturing and new hire onboarding and orientation
Conducted employee benefits enrollment
Updated policies and warning program as needed
Head of Safety Committee
Conducted law enforcement and sexual harassment seminars from L&I
Lead 6 supervisors and 60+ employees in manufacturing
Translated and communicated standard operating procedures for Spanish-speaking employees
Ensured goods were produced efficiently at the right price point and level of quality
Worked with external suppliers and internal departments as needed to ensure production results
Responsible for improving manufacturing and performance. Exceeded performance metrics by 20% first year by implementing routine line maintenance schedule thus avoiding downtime.
Responsible for equipment maintenance by calling for and assisting with repairs, evaluating new equipment, techniques and materials
Inspected machines for cleanliness and safety
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for bulk orders of capsules, bottles, caps, cotton, desiccants, cups, films, shirk and supplies, as well as tools, machine parts and other goods as required for production.
Submitted purchase orders in value of +$30,000/wk.
Provided cost savings of around $250,000/year to the company
Trained new employees in new manufacturing practices and procedures (GMPs)
Served on safety committee
Followed accident investigation protocols and submitted job hazard and accident reports
Human Resources Coordinator
Smith Gardens, Inc., Marysville, WA September 2013 – February 2014
Responsible for site-level HR duties such as program administration, procedures and training used in carrying out HR policies
Provided guidance to supervisors and employees on various HR issues
Human Resources Generalist
Opportunity Council, Bellingham, WA March 2012 - September 2013
Responsible for new hire onboarding and orientation
Conducted employee benefits enrollment
Provided weekly reports for departments
Updated policies as needed
Conducted law enforcement training and seminars
Owner
European Soccer Clinic, Bellingham, WA January 2011 - December 2012
Owner of small, private soccer business conducting soccer training
PERSONAL ASSISTANT AND ORGANIZER
David R. Syre Investments and Trillium Corporation, Bellingham, WA. May 2006 – 2007
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN AND CONSTRUCTION
Private school Colegio Parroquial San Bernardo, Sevilla (Spain). January 2000 – December 2005.
QUALITY CONTROL
TALLERES BOSADO S. A. (Metal production company, CNC machines), Sevilla (Spain). April 1996- May 2000.
Associations
Washington Farm Bureau- Member 201*-*********-V
Mt. Baker SHRM- Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management-Member 2012.
NCAE National Council of Agriculture Employers- Member 2016-Forum Vegas.
(AGC) ASSOCIATION GENERAL CONTRACTOR –Member 2019.
Technologies: Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam Rejuvenation, View Points, Procore (construction) iCrop software for farming operations, Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, HRIS job System, AbraSystem Payroll and Crystal Reports, E-Verify, Employee Self Service, Child Plus, Business Vision, Business Essentials and Google chrome. Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Skype, Virtual Box. Experience using Macintosh computers, iPhoto.
Hobbies
Playing soccer, running,boating,kayaking, and reading.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Assistant Soccer Coach
FC Rangers U-16 Girls Soccer Team, Bellingham, WA. May 2010-March 2011.
FC Rangers U-15 Boys Soccer Team, Bellingham, WA. July-October 2009.
Spanish Tutor, Learning Center, Whatcom Community College. 2006.
Cultural Ambassador, Whatcom Community College International Office. Gave tours for incoming international students, answered questions relating to international students and served as an informal student advisor. Winter and Spring 2006.
Peer Mentor, International Program at Whatcom Community College, Bellingham WA. Helped new students with registration and class selection. 2005-2007.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Member of the NWAACC All-Star Soccer Team in 2005 and 2008
NWAACC Academic Leaders prize in 2008
Men’s Soccer Scholarship, WCC, 2005 and 2007
2005 Whatcom Community College Men’s soccer NWAACC Northern Region champion
2005 Whatcom Community College Men’s soccer NWAACC Northwest Division All Star Athletic Award
Personal Letter from WCC President Harold G. Heiner expressing appreciation and honor at having me as a student at Whatcom. “You honor us with your intellect, your athletic ability and your personality. They are all number one.” (March 2, 2006)
Phi Theta Kappa (March 14, 2007)
Dean’s List, WCC (Fall 2006, Winter 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Winter 2008, Spring 2008)
2007 Whatcom Community College Men’s Soccer NWAACC Northern Region Champions
2007 Whatcom Community College Men’s Soccer NWAACC Northwest Division All-Star Athletic Award
2007 Whatcom Community College Men’s Soccer NWAACC Academic Leadership Award
2008 Recipient of President’s Scholarship, Western Washington University.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Terry D. Ellis
Director of Safety CET and RHSP
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Kern County Public Works, CA
John Larsen
Director of Process and Continuous
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Munger Farms, CA
Alfredo Aguirre
Civil Crew -Superintendent
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Dawson Construction WA.
Kristi Breivik
Warehouse Manager
First Priority Manufacturing
Jose Roqués
VP Operations
****.******@***************.***
Bellingham Cold Storage, WA
Basilio Rodriguez Grueso
Owner, Casa Ventura import, Inc
Bellingham, WA
Gerardo Quiroz
Corporate Operations Manager at Flora Inc
Lynden, WA
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