JONATHEN SALAS
Pacoima
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Custom Culinary Solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and production quality. Excelled in diagnostics, strategic planning, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Achieved significant waste reduction and fostered team development, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
Quality assurance and control professional with robust background in overseeing and enhancing quality systems. Proven success in implementing process improvements and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Known for collaborative approach and achieving consistent results, adaptable to dynamic environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Director
Custom Culinary Solutions
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
Me Gusta Gourmet Foods Inc.
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Streamlined processes to reduce production errors and improve efficiency in the manufacturing environment.
- Evaluated equipment calibration needs regularly ensuring accurate measurements during inspections.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to established quality specifications.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis on defects, leading to significant improvements in product reliability.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
- Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout the entire production lifecycle.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Fernando High School
San Fernando, CA05-2015
Skills
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Material planning
- Operational efficiency
- Standard operating procedures
- Staff training and development
- Health and safety compliance
- Production monitoring
- Manufacturing operations
- Contamination prevention
- Quality control
- Strategic planning
- Waste reduction
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance controls
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Production Director
Custom Culinary Solutions
01.2022 - 12.2024
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
Me Gusta Gourmet Foods Inc.
01.2019 - 11.2022
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
High School Diploma -
San Fernando High School
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