Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

FERNANDO GARCIA

Tulare

Summary

Experienced with managing manufacturing operations and leading production teams to achieve optimal results. Utilizes strong leadership and problem-solving skills to enhance efficiency. Track record of implementing quality control measures and improving workflow.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

AFP
09.2018 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.

Production Manager

Meadow Farms Sausage Company
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.

Production Manager

Papa Cantella's
02.2012 - 03.2017
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.

● Responsible for cooked and raw production.

● Able to give directions to the work team to get the job done.

● Knowledge of kitchen, filling, sanitation and packaging department’s procedures.

● Able to perform all the production activities on a safely and time wisely manner.

● Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and OSHA regulations.

● Able to develop and edit production schedule for the week.

● Able to give solutions when facing mechanical problems.

● Work with the purchasing department to provide a list of short items

Production Manager

Vernon Specialty Meat
01.2004 - 02.2012
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.

● Generate a daily production requirement of ingredients/items of each area. (Cooler, Freezer, Warehouse)

● Appropriate operation of forklift and electric pallet jack.

● Closing of work orders daily basis. (Macola Software)

● Provide a daily inventory control file to the purchasing and accounting dept.

● Data entry and necessary inventory adjustments.

● Provide a list of ingredients and items that are short for production to the purchasing department.

● Knowledge of kitchen procedures and a brainstorm of ideas to improve the production efficiency.

Education

GED -

Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Production Supervisor

AFP
09.2018 - Current

Production Manager

Meadow Farms Sausage Company
03.2017 - 09.2018

Production Manager

Papa Cantella's
02.2012 - 03.2017

Production Manager

Vernon Specialty Meat
01.2004 - 02.2012

GED -

Tulare Adult School
FERNANDO GARCIA