Production Manager Food Safety
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DANIEL ESCAMILLA
Skilled Production Manager experienced in supervising production lines, overseeing materials inspection, scheduling production and conducting weekly physical inventories. Work well with planners, inventory specialists and line supervisors to streamline workflow and meet aggressive deadlines. Ready to bring expertise to a company needing a hands-on knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Certified GMP
Certified HACCP
White Belt in six sigma
PRODUCTION MANAGER, Bakkavor August 2022- August 2024
EXPERIENCE
●Pro-actively managing Health & Safety
●Leading and driving standards of quality, food safety, hygiene and housekeeping within your area through Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.)
●Managing performance of your teams
●Owning the training & development of all levels of team including managers.
●Managing the NPD process within your area
●Challenging and introducing new KPIs to drive performance.
●Planning, organizing and measuring labor and material requirements
●Managing the communication process to ensure that the workforce in their area is well informed on relevant business news
●Supporting and encouraging the Bakkavör values and a positive culture within your area, whilst fostering good employee relations
●The recruitment of direct reports and an involvement in all staff recruitment within your area
JAN 2022 – FEB 2022
PRODUCTION MANAGER, GOURMET SWEETS
●Directed manufacturing processes and procedures to achieve goal of first goal of first run capability,
●Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
●Applied lead practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
●Reviewed work quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
MAY 2020 – NOV 2021
GENERAL MANAGER OF MANUFACTURING, SNOW FOX
●Assist on directing and delegating the workflow to all the staff.
●Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quantity and team efficiency.
●Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
●Implement sanitation and safety.
●Ensuring that food items are properly stored and shipped in a timely manner.
AUG 2017 – MAR 2020
ASSISTANT MANAGER, GARDEN FRESH
●Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and services in line with forecasted demands.
●Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress towards goals.
●Set and enforce policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
●Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
●Assist on directing the organization and delegating the workload to the staff.
●Estimate appropriate quantities of food and staff members needed to prepare the assigned food for the day.
●Oversee employee’s daily punches, to ensure accurate payroll processing.
JUN 2018 – JUL 2019
CATERING COOK, BECKMAN COULTER
●Followed and adjusted recipes to create healthy, flavorful meals and maximize customer satisfaction.
●Dated and rotated food containers safely stored perishable and maintained sanitary work environments to maximize food safety.
●Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
●Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
●Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
●Assemble all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled location.
●Prepare from scratch entrée selections from chefs’ menu.
●Work closely with the manager to ensure the success of all events.
NOV 2016 – MAR 2018
KITCHEN MANAGER, GUACS INC
●Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
●Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
●Conducted daily checks of refrigerator and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
●Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
●Checked and tested food to verify quality and temperatures.
●Keep the facility in compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulation, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
●Trained staff in proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
●Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
●Ordering and managing inventory.
●Worked on the line to ensure proper portion control and presentation.
DEC 2015 – FEB 2017
PREP COOK, CORKY’S KITCHEN & BAKERY
●Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
●Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
●Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
●Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
●Followed the prep list created to plan the duties for the day.
●Cook meats and poultry to the proper temperature.
●Labeled and stocked all ingredients on shelves to be easily accessible.
●Performed other kitchen duties as assigned.
1996 – 2014
KITCHEN SUPERVISOR, KNOTT’S BERRY FARM
●Directed activities of a team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
●Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
●Oversaw grill, stove and oven cleaned equipment after every shift.
●Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
●Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
●Controlled food cost and managed inventory.
●Assist Sous Chef & cooks with recipes.
●Maintained all workstations are sanitized.
●Ensuring all food is to Health Inspection standards.
●Make sure all staff are given breaks and lunches.
●Always rotating product, first in, first out.
●Taking temperatures to both hot and cold food.
EDUCATION
JUNE 1999
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, BELL HIGH SCHOOL
SKILLS
●Organizational skills to prioritize daily task
●Positive attitude
●GMP Certified
●White belt in six Sigma
●HACCP Certified
●Understanding all key business standards related to food, service and cleanliness
●Work under pressure and make quick decisions.
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish
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