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Wilson Mendoza

Vallejo

Summary

Food manufacturing (USDA and FDA regulated) Production Team Leader with a proven track record of promoting employee safety, ensuring product quality, and achieving production goals.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, offering clear communication and effective cross-cultural team collaboration.

Dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and a culture of accountability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Line Lead

Frank-Lin Distillers Products Ltd
12.2025 - Current

* Supervise and coordinate a team of employees on the production line.

* Communicate the daily work plan and assign each employee to a specific area, rotating periodically as needed.

* Provide support and guidance to staff, ensuring efficient workflow and proper attention to tasks.

* Monitor daily production and report results to the team.

* Operate the labeling machine to ensure bottles are correctly labeled.

* Report any equipment or machinery issues to supervisors to maintain uninterrupted production.

Production Line Team Leader

Primal Pet Foods INC.
01.2021 - 09.2026

* Coordinated with the warehouse team to stage required raw materials according to the production schedule.

* Ensured equipment assembly and setup before shift start.

* Verified raw materials, lot numbers, and BOMs against the production schedule and ERP (BC-Business Central) to maintain traceability.

* Authorized as a CCP documentation backup for the Food Safety Team (Grind line production record).

* Accurately entered production consumption data into the ERP system.

* Assigned tasks, allocated resources, and monitored progress to meet production deadlines.

* Trained and coached employees on GMP, equipment operation, sanitation procedures, and safety protocols.

* Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.

* Identified production bottlenecks and implemented process improvements with management, reducing downtime and increasing output.

* Collaborated with the Food Safety and Quality departments to maintain safe and high-quality products.

Production Line Operator

Primal Pet Foods INC.
08.2017 - 09.2023

* Operated, monitored, and maintained production equipment to ensure consistent output and product quality.

* Cross-trained in multiple roles, providing backup as Lead, Machine Operator, or Material Handler when needed.

* Assisted in equipment startup, shutdown, and cleaning while following safety and sanitation guidelines.

* Handled materials, packaged products, and ensured proper labeling for quality and traceability.

* Maintained proper storage and transfer of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

* Kept work areas clean and organized to support safe and efficient operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richmond
Richmond, CA

Skills

    * Leadership & Team Development

    * Production Scheduling & Workflow Optimization

    * GMP & FSMA Compliance

    * Quality Control & Food Safety

    * Workplace Safety & Risk Mitigation

    * Machine Operation & Maintenance Oversight

    * Conflict Resolution & Employee Relations

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Production Line Lead

Frank-Lin Distillers Products Ltd
12.2025 - Current

Production Line Team Leader

Primal Pet Foods INC.
01.2021 - 09.2026

Production Line Operator

Primal Pet Foods INC.
08.2017 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

Richmond
Wilson Mendoza