ADRIANA BARAJAS
Sr Production Manager
Euless,Tx
Summary
Production management professional with over 6 years of robust operations management, people management, and production management experience history of driving operational excellence and process improvements. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in strategic planning, workflow optimization, and team leadership. Known for attending to detail, precision, and excellence to overcome challenges. Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Sr Production Manager
Hello Fresh
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents and create a safer work environment for all employees.
- Increased overall product quality by enhancing quality control measures and training staff in best practices.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Mentored junior team members to improve their skills and advance within the company, strengthening overall team performance.
- Analyzed production data to identify inefficiencies, recommending changes that led to improved output rates.
- Utilized data-driven insights to drive decision-making, resulting in more informed choices that positively impacted overall company performance.
- Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in more efficient problem-solving and decision making.
- Managed high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and fostering a positive work culture.
- Reduced downtime for equipment maintenance through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
Ops Manager
Good Eggs
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Identified opportunities for process automation, leading to increased efficiency and reduced manual workload for staff members.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource allocation across departments.
- Enhanced employee performance with focused training programs, coaching, and mentoring initiatives.
- Balanced competing priorities in a dynamic environment, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts, identifying and implementing best practices to elevate organizational performance.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to identify patterns in operational metrics that informed proactive adjustments to strategy execution plans.
- Collaborated with human resources to recruit top talent in alignment with organizational needs, contributing to a skilled workforce capable of driving company success.
- Reduced equipment downtime by establishing preventive maintenance programs, improving overall system reliability.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Production Manager
Blue Apron
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- 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.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
Shipping & Production Supervisor
BLUE APRON
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Manage 57 employees on the second shift to drive on-time shipping performance and produce products with quality toward a $667M annual revenue
- Train teams on skills, best practices, and efficiency and increase confidence and productivity by 50%
- Achieve #1 team ranking out of 34 national production teams for recognized process management in 2020
- Improved operations efficiencies by 40% through effective task management and time management
- Jointly collaborate with others to facilitate inventory management and make resources 100% available for team members
- Recruit and hire over 100 employees annually for the production and shipping departments to help execute tasks
- Enhanced quality control by 35% by identifying and eliminating sources of quality problems
Shipping Supervisor
BLUE APRON
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed 42 employees to fulfill shipping orders and package goods to achieve a 100% employee retention rate during tenure
- Reduced costs by $4K through the elimination of wasteful processes within the first two weeks
- Conducted daily standup meetings with the team to motivate employees by 30% and build a cohesive team environment
- Increased safety protocols by 50% through coaching and mentoring employees on tools and processes that would benefit well-being
- Facilitated records management through documentation and reporting activities
Pack & Kitchen Specialist
BLUE APRON
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and optimizing ingredient storage.
- Reduced food waste with proper inventory management and rotation of perishable items.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks appropriately among staff members for maximum productivity.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the kitchen team, encouraging innovation in both technique and presentation.
Education
Certification in Massage Therapy -
EVEREST COLLEGE
San Francisco, CASkills
- Operations Efficiencies
- Business Acumen
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Documentation & Reporting
- Relationship Management
- Team Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Task Management
- Quality Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Recommendations & Solutions
- Policies & Procedures
- Compliance
- Safety
- Organization
- Communication
- Productivity Output
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Arise Program Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr Production Manager
Hello Fresh
11.2021 - 02.2025
Ops Manager
Good Eggs
07.2021 - 11.2021
Production Manager
Blue Apron
07.2020 - 06.2021
Shipping & Production Supervisor
BLUE APRON
06.2019 - 07.2020
Shipping Supervisor
BLUE APRON
12.2016 - 06.2019
Pack & Kitchen Specialist
BLUE APRON
Certification in Massage Therapy -
EVEREST COLLEGE