Arthur Ledesma
Fresno,CA
Summary
Objective High performing manager with over 20 years of experience. Impacting, positive organizational outcomes through communication and employee development. Confident in ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex, high stakes problems. Organized Plant Supervisor with an excellent eye for detail and commitment to worker safety. Dedicated to time management and meeting long-term goals through streamlining day-to-day functions. Committed to efficiency and preventive maintenance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Supervisor
Calbee America
11.2023 - Current
- Experience
- Provide strong leadership, training and support operational functions of the business
- Understanding of HACCP protocol, USDA regulations & maintaining GMP’s
- Silliker and BRC audit team leader for Belgravia Facility
- Worked with Q.C
- Maintenance to improve machine performance and product quality
- Certified as a Moffat and Bright Coop Forklift instructor/trainer
- Experience using Microsoft programs & Kronos
- Experience using SAP warehouse system and WMS warehouse management system
- Everyday use of Lytx and Telogis
- Intune with American humane animal welfare guidelines, Maintain Compliance of all safety operations
- Analyze production and quality control and implement action plans to achieve targets
- Plan daily operation scheduling for all departments of the plant
- Prioritizing the safety of all employees each work day
- Create work shifts to ensure round the clock production operations
- Identify customer requirements and adjust to meet such needs
- Motivate and coach the team to operational success
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Led safety meetings and promoted adherence to company policies for a safer working environment for all employees involved in the plant operation activities.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs on machinery.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, enforcing strict compliance with regulations, and providing ongoing training to staff.
Live Haul Department Manager
Foster Farms
10.2019 - 11.2023
- Monitoring performance, attendance, safety and quality
- Maintain positive and productive communication with Drivers and Crew Supervisors
- Monitor, direct and dispatch all transportation activities within the assigned department
- Work with other internal departments to resolve company issues when necessary
- Assist drivers with payroll needs, fuel issues any other needs
- Daily updates to position control spreadsheets
- Maintain PM services logs
- Ensure loading crews are following animal welfare guidelines at all times
- Conduct annual and monthly safety training
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
Processing / Live Hang Supervisor
Foster Farms
01.2007 - 10.2019
- Maintain positive communication with USDA, Q.C
- And Maintenance
- Monitor issues regarding product quality, safety, yield, efficiencies’, and staffing
- Responsible for reporting production downtime to Department Supervisor
- Communicate to Maintenance to help identify mechanical issues
- Quickly handle employee relations issues to keep positive relationship with the Union
- Assisted with external audits such BRC, Silliker, animal welfare etc
- Evaluate and coach hourly employees on safety, job performance.
- Conducted performance reviews for individual team members, providing constructive feedback to promote growth and development.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and increase overall operational efficiency within the live hang area.
- Addressed personnel issues promptly, mediating conflicts amongst team members when necessary to maintain harmonious working relationships.
- Reduced employee turnover through effective communication, team building exercises, and fostering a positive work environment.
Education
Kerman High School
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Safety Procedures
- Operations Management
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
Calbee America
11.2023 - Current
Live Haul Department Manager
Foster Farms
10.2019 - 11.2023
Processing / Live Hang Supervisor
Foster Farms
01.2007 - 10.2019
Kerman High School
Similar Profiles
CHRISTINE MOSSORCHRISTINE MOSSOR
Head of HR at Calbee America Inc.Head of HR at Calbee America Inc.
Darius ThomasDarius Thomas
Technical Maintenance Specialist at Calbee North AmericaTechnical Maintenance Specialist at Calbee North America
Sofia L RomoSofia L Romo
Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler at Calbee North AmericaPacking, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler at Calbee North America