Experience

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  Nestlé

  Jan 2003 - now

  • Lead in terms of document control, quality, and policy compliance-related audits and coordinate fresh/frozen product release panel. • Create and support a coaching environment while providing highly effective training using the Grow model on position best practices and new standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Work in collaboration with supervisors and managers to ensure compliance and food safety while supporting key Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiatives at the factory.• Ensure overall compliance with all regulatory and Nestle guidelines related to safety, health, and environmental and with FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001, while driving continuous improvement for quality-related key performance indicators (KPIs). • Conduct daily routine samples, sensory sessions for raw materials, packaging, and finished products, and lead audits on GMP’s, procedures, and paperwork on the production floor. Notable achievements while in the position have included:- Direct ETWG's that help close skill and training gaps that improved quality and costs and delivered a significant reduction from a 21%-line stoppage, which represented 6.2% downtime to 2.3%.- Successfully reapplied information to a new freezer in the factory and a sister factory.- Delivered yield and countdown savings of $187,200, carton freezer downtime reduction savings of $105,386, and potato loss savings of $387,653. Show less • Coordinated the scheduling, plant start-up, and equipment set-up sheets and participated in operations management routines, including Pillar and local committees and platforms.• Ensured compliance with all regulatory and Nestle guidelines pertaining to safety, health, and environmental. • Completed attendance reviews using Kronos and reported key performance indicators (KPIs).• Delivered highly effective training and coaching using the GROW model on position best practices in addition to new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to drive increases in performance.• Provided comprehensive support for key Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiatives within the factory. Show less • Investigated, analyzed, and resolved operational issues related to both material and labor costs.• Created and maintained strong professional relationships with cross-functional groups to draw alignment with key initiatives. • Participated in operations management routings, including Pillar and local committees or platforms. • Ensured compliance with strict regulatory and Nestle guidelines related to safety, health, and environmental and that the factory was set up with the right equipment and scheduled associates. • Maintained responsibility for checking SAP for material ran and SAM for downtime issues and the reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs).• Provided coaching and training using the GROW model on position best practices and on new standard operating procedures (SOPs), which drove increases in both individual and team performance. • Supported a number of key Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiatives within the factory. Show less

  • Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Lead Person

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  • ISO Compliant Star Point

    Jan 2011 - Mar 2022

  • Production Logistics Coordinator Back-Up

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Lead

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2009