Daniel Esparza
Tulare
Summary
Experienced production supervisor adept at keeping operations moving smoothly and efficiently. Comfortable meeting demanding manufacturing targets. Brings several years of progressive leadership experience in production environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Faencal Tartaric Products
Fresno, CA
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily operations and workflow to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with safety procedures across all operational aspects.
- Conducted weekly and monthly safety training sessions for staff development.
- Performed daily HACCP/CCP and GMP checks to maintain quality standards.
- Managed inventory control for raw materials, dry ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods.
- Trained new employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products and safety protocols
Maintenance Project Coordinator
Harvest Container Company, Inc
Lindsay
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance program to ensure optimal functioning of equipment and minimize downtime
- Managed vendor relationships for facility repairs and negotiated contracts to ensure cost-effective services
- Performed regular inspections of facilities to identify any potential issues or safety hazards, taking proactive measures to address them promptly
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs performed, and equipment inventory
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute facility improvement projects within budgetary constraints
- Coordinate outside labors and contractors for audits and repairs
- Coordinates projects and repairs based on audits performed by outside contractors
- Log, process, distribute work orders
- Ensure all certifications and licenses are up to date and code for CA standards
- Coordinate Food safety projects
- Monitoring of department budget
Food and Beverage Industrial Supervisor
California Prison Industries Authority
Corcoran
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Oversaw the work of inmates and the production/packaging of peanut butter and jelly
- Troubleshoot vertical package machines
- Schedule product runs and fill orders
- Coordinate the shipments of finish product
- Order raw materials
- Provide Food Handlers training and testing
- Swab testing of equipment
- HACCP and GMP daily checks
- Inventory of dry ingredients and packaging materials
- Ensure product is within standards
- Insure correct labeling of product and outer packaging
Operations Department Lead
Ruiz Foods Products, Inc
Dinuba
12.2007 - 04.2018
- Ensure safety
- Ensure correct, packaging, labels, best by dates
- HACCP and GMP checks
- Specification and quality checks
- Ensure constant workflow
- Conduct team member evaluations
- Conducted weekly safety meetings with team members
- Supervised a team of 80+ production/packaging staff, ensuring efficient and smooth daily operations
- Trained and mentored new hires on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards
- Oversaw food production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements
- Managed a team of 80+ food production workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
- Maintained accurate records of production data including yields, downtime, and product specifications
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations by enforcing proper sanitation practices in the production area
- Led continuous training programs for employees on topics such as food safety protocols and equipment operation procedures
- Coordinated with maintenance department to schedule preventive maintenance tasks ensuring minimal disruption to operations
- Conducted regular audits of production processes to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards
Machine Operator
Ruiz Foods, Inc.
Dinuba
12.2004 - 12.2007
- Conduct weight checks and metal detector checks
- Maintained accurate records of production output, downtime, and quality control checks
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot problems and optimize machine performance
- Implemented safety protocols and followed all company policies to maintain a safe working environment
- Ensured that products met quality standards by conducting regular inspections using measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers
- Assisted in the training of new machine operators on equipment operation procedures and safety guidelines
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and suggested solutions to enhance productivity or reduce waste
- Optimized machine settings based on product requirements to achieve desired results efficiently
- Troubleshot mechanical issues by analyzing symptoms, diagnosing root causes, and implementing appropriate solutions
- Collaborated with maintenance technicians for preventive maintenance tasks on machinery
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on operational processes
- Maintained a clean work area by organizing tools, materials, and equipment after each shift
Education
High school diploma -
Lindsay High School
Lindsay, CA06.2003
Skills
- Production planning
- Preventive maintenance
- Microsoft Excel
- Team Management/Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Food Safety
- HACCP
- computer skills
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Workflow optimization
- Conflict management
- Data entry
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
- Spanish
- Bilingual
- Spanish
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Faencal Tartaric Products
02.2025 - 12.2025
Maintenance Project Coordinator
Harvest Container Company, Inc
09.2021 - 11.2024
Food and Beverage Industrial Supervisor
California Prison Industries Authority
04.2018 - 04.2020
Operations Department Lead
Ruiz Foods Products, Inc
12.2007 - 04.2018
Machine Operator
Ruiz Foods, Inc.
12.2004 - 12.2007
High school diploma -
Lindsay High School