People Mgmt /experience in the financial aspects of a business
Resume:
Jorge C. Estrada **** McMillin St, Calexico, CA **231 (760) 357- 0584
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To be associated with a professional organization in the Imperial Valley that rewards initiative, assertiveness and hard work in a challenging position with possibility for advancement where my supervisory, administrative and communication skills will be effectively utilized.
PROFILE
Enjoy working with people at all levels, providing an enthusiastic and professional approach to all projects undertaken. I am self motivated and able to work unsupervised. I can delegate duties & responsibilities and implement Company Policies and Procedures as needed. I am familiar with all levels of the produce industry, including shipping & receiving, sales/shipping coordination, inventory control, cooling, production and administration. Worked in Cantaloupe / Mixed Melon operations since 1974 throughout various AZ and CA operations. My musical roots go back 5 generations and horses are my passion.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 30 years of Supervisory experience.
• 30 years experience in the shipping/receiving and inventory control systems.
• 20 years experience in the administration of a Shipping Dock including complete inventory, purchasing, warehousing and shipping/receiving of production materials.
• 5years experience with the latest produce inventory bar coding control system.
• 5 years experience working with departmental budgets and fiscal controls.
• While working with River Ranch, improved shipping accuracy and volumes by 40-60%.
• Led Inventory Team @ Fresh Express and achieved a 100% accuracy using the Conway Method of Training.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Visio and other MIS Systems programs.
• Certified in Forklift Operator Certification.
• Certified Facilitator in Cooling, Shipping and Safety projects.
• Hardworking, assertive and responsible.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and challenged by change, new ideas and concepts.
• Fluent in Spanish.
Jorge C. Estrada 1249 McMillin Street, Calexico, CA 92231 (760) 357- 0584
WORK EXPERIENCE
RAMCO Enterprises
320 Airport Blvd
Salinas, CA 93905
General Manager Southern Division
Feb 2009 to present
• Manage Field Supervisors in Oxnard, Sta Maria and Food Manufacturing Supervisors in Yuma
• Primary strategy is to maintain present customer base and then build and augment the business in both areas
• Establish relationships with all customers and vendors
• Manage office staff in Oxnard,Sta Maria and Yuma
• Responsible for financial stability of Southern operations
• Work with Marketing Director to develop Marketing skills for new customer solicitation
• Support the Sta Maria operation
• Recruit and hire new employees
• Brought new accounts such as Priority Cooling in Yuma
Fresh Express / BC Systems Inc.
1341 Merrill St
Salinas, CA 93912
Director of Cooling
February 2007 to Jan 2009
Managing all Cooling aspects of Operation
• Developing Capital projects
• Managing 4 Cooler Managers / One on One goals and Work Plans
• Lead in Budget development
• Oversee all Shipping areas present and future projects
• Oversee and coordinate moves for all Cooling Equipment
• Manage Raw Product materials’ – all areas
• All Operations’ Manager duties below
• RETA – CARO Certified
Operations Manager
January 2004 to February 2007
Responsible for handling all Operational aspects of 5 different Shipping locations to include:
• Supervising 3 Managers / One on One Goals - Projects
• Regulatory Agencies on the premises
• Participated in development of FY2005 Raw Product Shipping Operations Budget
• Develop Contract / labor agreements with Outside Cooling Sources / Leased Employment Agencies
• Coordinate Harvest flow, Cooling and Shipping Capacities
• Oversee GMP’s and Food Safety practices
• Participated in implementing preventive maintenance program in association with Maintenance Mgr.
• Equipment Rental programs
• 5 year Goals
• Summer projects
• Responsible for Quality Control Plan implementation
• Visit Regional Plants for overall execution of Shipping Process
Shipping Manager
July 2000 to January 2004
Managed total Dock operations including the 7 Supervisors and 100 + employees ranging from Logistical Specialist ,forklift and cooling equipment operators to General labor personnel. Duties included:
• Performed the hiring of all areas – progressive discipline procedures including terminations
• Daily shipping and cooling reports. Establish Capacity Criteria
• Bi-monthly Crew meetings, annual evaluations, wage and salary adjustments
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining annual dock operating budget.
• Worked with Sales department to coordinate shipping commitments
• Worked with customers to resolve any problems or concerns.
• Performed other duties as required.
River Ranch
1085 Abbott St.
Salinas, CA 93915
Shipping Supervisor
December 1986 to May 2000
Jorge C Estrada 1249 McMillin St. Calexico, CA 92231 (760) 357- 0584
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)
• Responsible for total dock shipping & receiving operation. Recruited, trained and supervised total staff of 40+ employees including forklift operators, cooling equipment operators, drivers and maintenance staff.
• Performed Personnel duties such as wage and salary administration, employee evaluations.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining annual dock operating budget and Quality Control.
• Coordinated Shipments with different Shipper’s Sales departments.
• Created,implemented and maintained Storm Water Prevention Plan
• .Instrumental in creating commercial third party business which accounted for 10% of total Dock Revenue during the last 8 years with the Organization.
• Maintained professional Customer relationships for any problems or concerns that would arise. Established harvest and Shipping schedules to accommodate for day and night harvesting companies.
Melon King
5250 N. Palm Ste. 201
Fresno, CA 93704
Sorting Supervisor
May 1983 to October 1986
• Responsible for Quality Control Program.
• Recruited, trained and supervised a staff of 35 employees. Performed employee evaluations and terminations.
• Maintained daily and weekly production reports.
• Worked with Sales and Marketing department to coordinate sales commitments.
• Performed other duties such as Shed Supervisor and Materials Management when Seasonal areas of operation such as Parker, Az. And San Joaquin, Ca opened up.
D’Arrigo
902 Highway 111
Brawley, Ca 92251
Dock Supervisor
November 1980 to April 1983
Responsible for total dock shipping & receiving operation. Recruited, trained and supervised Fall melon operation, Broccoli Packing Shed and Celery Hearts line which included anywhere from 15-50 employees. Mostly women. Personnel duties such as wage adjustments evaluations, training and discipline procedures were established. Quality Control and Process Improvement developed due to pioneer stage of job implementation. Production reports , safety meetings and Sales department coordination were executed daily. Performed other duties as required such as Inventory and Materials Management throughout those years.
EDUCATION
Calexico High School, 1974
Imperial Valley College, 1975 – 1977
REFERENCES
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