JORGE NEGRETE CEBALLOS
Newman
Summary
Food production professional with over 8 years of hands-on experience in high-volume kitchen environments, specializing in food preparation, quality control, and efficient workflow management. Proven ability to maintain strict hygiene and safety standards while consistently delivering high-quality product under pressure. Skilled in inventory management, ingredient handling, and minimizing waste to optimize operational efficiency. Strong team collaborator with experience training new staff and supporting smooth operations in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operator
Rolling Hills Nut
Hickman California
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior operators on equipment handling and process optimization.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to meet production targets while maintaining quality control.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and maintenance to sustain optimal performance levels.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for operational enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve communication across departments.
- Led a team of operators, delegating tasks effectively and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Production Relief/Lead Lab Technician.
Saputo Cheese
Newman, CA
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Specializing in quality assurance, product testing, and regulatory compliance within dairy operations.
- Proven expertise in conducting microbiological and chemical analyses to ensure product safety and consistency.
- Strong background in maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting results, and adhering to industry standards and sanitation protocols.
- Demonstrated leadership in supervising lab staff, training team members, and supporting efficient production processes while upholding high quality and safety standards.
- Follow GMPs and state guidelines for pasteurization
- Oversee the performance of the department
- Communicate and interact effectively with all departments
- Supervise employees to ensure smooth operation and proper workflow
- Meet production deadlines
- Ensure product quality
Food Lab Technician
Deibel Laboratories
Manteca, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Aseptically performed sampling, plating, and testing of product
- Prepare, review, and report results of microbiological analysis
- Proactively maintain and document records in accordance with established procedures
- Ensure sample turnaround time goals
- Assist in maintaining quality system records, including documentation of temperatures and maintenance of equipment/instruments
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, LIMS system Performed and complied with all SOPs
Production Vacation Relief
Saputo Cheese
Newman, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for knowing and understanding every job in the production are
- Run all equipment efficiently
- Maintaining clean and orderly work area
- Provide relief for vacation, breaks and lunches
Lab Technician
Saputo Cheese
Newman, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for the quality and appearance of the product
- Micro plating and calcium, ph, salt, Babcock and cryoscope testing
- Record and compile test results
- Maintain good sanitation of work areas
Education
High School - undefined
Orestimba High School
Newman, CA01.2014
Skills
- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
- Able to accept responsibility and account for my actions
- Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Able to communicate effectively with others in person and in writing
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
- Able to get along with co-workers and accept supervision Received positive evaluations from previous supervisors
- Able to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of my abilities using my own initiative
- Execute work in an orderly and timely manner
- Able to successfully adapt and respond to changing situations and environments and taking new challenges at short notice
- Bilingual: Fluency in both English and Spanish
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Operator
Rolling Hills Nut
03.2025 - Current
Production Relief/Lead Lab Technician.
Saputo Cheese
01.2021 - 01.2025
Food Lab Technician
Deibel Laboratories
01.2019 - 01.2021
Production Vacation Relief
Saputo Cheese
01.2017 - 01.2018
Lab Technician
Saputo Cheese
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School - undefined
Orestimba High School