Alberto Tizon
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dynamic production leader with a proven track record at Carolina Foods LLC, enhancing operational efficiency by up to 10%. Skilled in strategic planning and team leadership, I excel in developing high-performing teams and implementing process improvements, ensuring budget management and workforce training for optimal results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Production And Sanitation.
Carolina Foods LLC.
Pineville, NC.
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Supported strategic initiatives by conducting research and gathering CI data for decision-making processes and line efficiency improvements between 6% and 10%.
- Assisted in developing project plans to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and improve project efficiency during the commissioning of 4 new production lines.
- Engaged in learning best practices for process improvement and operational excellence. Leading Yield Improvement and Waste reduction process execution on the production floor.
- Adapted quickly to new labor challenges, demonstrating flexibility in fast-paced environments, enhancing overall team productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Developed high-performing teams in Production and Sanitation by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Assisted in development of new equipment SOP during new Bakery commissioning and start up.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members. Managed commissioning labor and reduce workforce to standard headcount.
- Managed Sanitation budget effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Oversaw workforce of 245 hourly employees and 16 salary supervisors in Manufacturing Department and 47 hourly and 3 salary in Sanitation Department.
Production Manager
Carolina Foods Inc.
Charlotte, NC.
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Oversaw daily schedules to optimize workflow and meet production deadlines.
- Managed team performance, providing mentorship and training to improve skills and efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between Maintenance, Quality and Sanitation Departments to streamline operations.
- Developed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime significantly.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Production Superintendent
Carolina Foods Inc.
Charlotte, NC.
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Oversaw 1st Shift daily production operations for 6 lines, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.
- Led team in implementing process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
- Mentored junior supervisory and lead staff on equipment handling and best practices for workflow management.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions for optimization.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues and implemented corrective actions, minimizing recurrence of errors or defects.
- Oversaw workforce of 118 employees in manufacturing department.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Production Supervisor
Carolina Foods
Charlotte, NC.
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality.
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standar
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational best practices and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for team development.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
QA
Carolina Foods
Charlotte, NC.
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Established clear communication channels between QA and other departments, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritized product excellence.
- Contributed to a reliable QA process by consistently adhering to established protocols and standards.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by enforcing best practices in QA processes.
- Conducted regular audits on QA processes and documentation, maintaining adherence to industry regulations and standards.
Installation Specialist.
Southern Staircases
Charlotte, NC.
04.2005 - 08.2009
- Coordinated installation processes to ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction.
- Trained junior staff on installation techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Analyzed technical specifications to determine optimal installation methods for various designs and materials.
- Used hand tools, power drills and industrial machinery.
- Trained new team members on proper installation techniques, ensuring consistent quality across the board.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art And Design
Art And Design School
Minneapolis, MN06-2005
Skills
- Effective strategic planning
- Effective verbal communication
- Strategic decision-making
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency management
- Workforce training
- Budget management
- Employee training
- Team building
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Process improvements
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with the Engineering team in the development of Project Delta-Carolina Foods 425k square foot New Plant.
- Supported 4 major lines commissioning with labor recruitment and training on new automated equipment.
- Oversee operations in both Bakeries and suport the labor transition and product introduction from old facility to the new plant meeting commissioning schedule.
- Collaborated with CI in the development of all new equipment SOP's.
- Achieved world class reporting by introducing Red Zone for Production and Sanitation tasks.
- Developed and internally promoted 65% of the Supervisory workforce.
- Developed a new Sanitation leadership team and assisted with the MSS development.
- Achieved 3 consecutive Excellent SQF scores 2022, 2023 and 2024 through effectively managing the Sanitation efforts and supporting QA.
- Achived 100 points score on first SQF audit in New Bakery in 2024.
- Lead the Safety Committee managing Safety efforts to reduce TRIR and meet Company targets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director Of Production And Sanitation.
Carolina Foods LLC.
07.2022 - 09.2025
Production Manager
Carolina Foods Inc.
07.2019 - 07.2022
Production Superintendent
Carolina Foods Inc.
03.2015 - 07.2019
Production Supervisor
Carolina Foods
04.2010 - 03.2015
QA
Carolina Foods
10.2009 - 04.2010
Installation Specialist.
Southern Staircases
04.2005 - 08.2009
Associate of Arts - Art And Design
Art And Design School