David Zavala
Kingsburg
Summary
Seasoned General Foreman offering 34 years of progressive experience in Meat industry. Strong leadership and communication skills with in-depth understanding of documentation, safety and inventory needs. Focused on working with accuracy and efficiency to insure overall food and health safety.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Cargill
04.2000 - Current
- Oversee day to day production
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, and plans to meet company expectations.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job site.
- Oversee production of FAB floor
- Attend and Participate in Production, Safety and Maintenance meetings.
- Conduct investigations for recordable.
- Took on role of superintendent when needed
Lead/Packaging Supervisor
Harris Ranch Beef
09.1989 - 04.2001
- Trained employees on standard operating procedures and new policies.
- Kept team in line with productivity targets and safety standards.
- Interacted with inspection department to address and resolve packaging issues.
- Supervised activities of manual packagers and automatic packaging lines.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Managed specs for export products
Education
Associate in Psychology -
Reedley College
Reedley, CAHigh School Diploma -
Kingsburg High School
Kingsburg, CA06.1984
Skills
- Job Site Supervision
- Work Site Preparation
- Accurate Reporting
- Daily Planning
- Company Safety Procedures
- Operations Processes
- Safety Oversight
- Staff Supervision
- Job Reporting and Documentation
- Quality Leadership Skills
Accomplishments
- Received safety award
- Award for 21 years of Service
- Received promotions within company
Timeline
General Foreman
Cargill
04.2000 - Current
Lead/Packaging Supervisor
Harris Ranch Beef
09.1989 - 04.2001
Associate in Psychology -
Reedley College
High School Diploma -
Kingsburg High School
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