Arjenis Correa
Anaheim
Summary
Results-driven production manager with over 11 years of progressive leadership experience in the food manufacturing sector, specializing in production, quality, and safety management. Proven ability to mentor and inspire teams to achieve peak performance while upholding company standards and core values. Committed to delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations and meeting organizational goals through targeted KPIs aimed at minimizing manufacturing variances across all production facets. Expertise in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
MeriCal
Anaheim, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Managed team performance, facilitating training and development initiatives for staff members.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between departments to streamline production schedules.
- Developed and enforced standard operating procedures to maintain consistency in production output.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Analyzed daily timecard data on ADP to support timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Delivered comprehensive safety and quality training programs aimed at fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated in discussions to assess labor downtime and enhance production strategies.
Manufacturing Coordinator
Maruchan Inc.
Irvine, CA
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Designed and implemented training materials for new hires to enhance onboarding efficiency.
- Designed and implemented SOPs tailored to specific job functions and machinery to ensure consistent performance and compliance.
- Facilitated training sessions on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and allergen awareness.
- Developed and implemented creative solutions to optimize employee management processes.
- Collaborated with QA team to prepare for and execute SQF audits, enhancing operational integrity.
- Designed and developed PowerPoint presentations to enhance training effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented standardized procedures to improve efficiency and align with FDA regulatory requirements.
Production Supervisor
Innovation Bakers LLC.
Fullerton, CA
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Oversaw training of more than 150 team members.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Set schedules for 30 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
Production Supervisor
Bakery Express SoCal LLC.
Fullerton, CA
11.2009 - 04.2021
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Oversaw training of more than 200 team members.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Coached, trained and mentored 30 associates to maximize performance by 95% and meet productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Santa Ana, CA06-2009
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Schedule Oversight
- Staff Management
- Safety Awareness and Compliance
- SQF Compliance
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Solid Communication skills
- Knowledge in operation of Proof Boxes, Retard Boxes, AMF machines, PFM wrappers, weigh checkers, Oliver bread slicer, Ilapak wrapper, Edhard, Vemag, Vemag sheeter, Uni-filler pump, Multi filler, Reversible sheeters, Fritsch donut line, Unifiller cookie depositor, Topos mixer, Horizontal mixer, Hobart mixer, Glen 340 Qt mixer, Fedco depositor and Food tools, cooking kettles, rack ovens, HMI screens, Ph meters, digital refractometers, thermometers, vacuumizer, depositing systems, chilling tunnel, tumblers, curing rooms
- Committed collaborator in supporting company objectives
- Able to work under pressure efficiently and carefully
- Manufacturing processes
- Operations management
- Workforce planning
- Standard operating procedures
- 5S methodology
Additional Information
Currently unemployed. I had resigned my position at Innovation Bakers to go back to school and further my education which i am currently doing.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
MeriCal
07.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Coordinator
Maruchan Inc.
09.2024 - 03.2025
Production Supervisor
Innovation Bakers LLC.
05.2021 - 04.2024
Production Supervisor
Bakery Express SoCal LLC.
11.2009 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Valley High School