ALBERTO TORRES
Rochester,NY
Summary
Experienced in production management with a strong focus on health and safety compliance, quality control, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to train and mentor staff, optimize workflows, and resolve conflicts to enhance team performance. Seeking to leverage these skills as a Production Supervisor to drive operational efficiency and support company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Supervisor
Fairlife
Webster, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw packaging operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance regulations.
- Encourage and implement company culture to ensure all employees understand the balance ok workplace respect and teamwork
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in packaging production lines.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in packaging techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging design for product stability and shelf life.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring timely availability of packaging materials for production schedules.
- Review and approve timecards and time off requests
Production Supervisor
LiDestri Foods
Rochester, NY
05.2020 - 03.2025
- Supervised a team of 20+ workers in the production process by providing guidance and feedback.
- Managed time, manpower and cost records to support production results.
- Monitored employee attendance records and enforced company policies regarding punctuality and absenteeism.
- Led weekly meetings with production staff to discuss objectives and performance metrics.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, operating procedures, and product specifications.
- Implemented and enforced policies, procedures, and processes to ensure production efficiency and accuracy.
- Trained and coached production staff on best practices and new processes.
- Trained employees on equipment operations and work and safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation of production processes and activities.
- Conferred with other supervisors and shift leaders to coordinate operations and activities between departments.
- Inspected materials, products and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Enforced plant policies and procedures and general housekeeping to drive operations.
- Delivered written reports of issues, problems and observations to senior leadership.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Coordinated with quality assurance staff to inspect products for adherence to established standards.
- Conferred with management, co-workers, and subordinates to resolve problems or grievances.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel by utilizing effective communication skills and problem solving techniques.
Lead Operator
LiDestri Foods
Rochester, NY
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained accurate records of production activities, including shift reports, downtime logs.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure that all products met customer specifications.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing, training and mentoring new operators.
- Managed workflow between departments to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
- Conducted daily inspections of machinery and equipment, ensuring proper functioning.
- Evaluated operator performance regularly and provided feedback accordingly.
- Utilized root cause analysis methods to investigate discrepancies in the production process.
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored employees for compliance with safety protocols.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules or customer requirements.
- Assisted in the training of new personnel on operating procedures and safety regulations.
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot process issues and develop solutions to improve efficiency.
- Operated and maintained a variety of production equipment in accordance with established safety standards.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Resolved conflicts between team members while maintaining a professional working environment.
- Trained new operators on equipment operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Labored at multiple workstations, providing flexibility for production needs and supporting manpower fluctuation.
- Contributed to safety-first culture by consistently using personal protective equipment.
- Operated and monitored production machines, driving product quality standards.
- Completed equipment preventative maintenance tasks, keeping machinery functional.
- Produced required output within established specifications and tolerances to meet goals.
- Collaborated with operators as part of team, keeping projects on task.
- Performed minor process adjustments to machines and cleared jams.
Training Operator
LiDestri Foods
Rochester, NY
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed all safety protocols and procedures.
- Reported any problems or malfunctions with machines or tools immediately upon discovery.
- Ensured timely completion of all production tasks.
- Collaborated with operators as part of team, keeping projects on task.
- Trained new operators on equipment operations.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted quality control checks throughout the production process to verify product specifications were met.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Operated and monitored production machines, driving product quality standards.
- Labored at multiple workstations, providing flexibility for production needs and supporting manpower fluctuation.
- Assisted in training new operators on the use of tools and equipment.
- Contributed to safety-first culture by consistently using personal protective equipment.
- Cleaned work area daily by sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Performed minor process adjustments to machines and cleared jams.
- Produced required output within established specifications and tolerances to meet goals.
- Used work instructions to assemble components in specified sequences.
- Resolved complex technical issues quickly utilizing advanced problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques, including root cause analysis.
Packer Operator
LiDestri Foods
Rochester, NY
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve issues with machines or products quickly.
- Conducted regular cleaning of equipment and machines in accordance with company standards.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations at all times.
- Inspected product quality, packaging materials, and labels for accuracy.
- Unloaded finished goods from the packing line ready for dispatch or storage.
- Carried out daily checks of machinery before start up operations began.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following all safety regulations and protocols.
- Operated packing machinery to package and label products according to customer specifications.
- Provided support during changeovers between different types of products being packed.
- Loaded bulk products into hoppers for processing on packing lines.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on machines including oiling parts and replacing worn components.
- Checked barcodes against order documents prior to packing items into boxes or cartons.
- Controlled production line speed to maintain high levels of efficiency while ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper use of equipment and procedures.
- Recorded data such as number of units packed, type of product packaged, is stored in logbooks or on computers.
- Monitored machine performance and troubleshot malfunctions when necessary.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies needed to keep production running smoothly.
- Checked containers for damage and reported issues to supervisors.
- Packed items into boxes according to size and weight restrictions specified by shipping company.
- Collaborated with colleagues to complete daily packing goals.
- Stacked cartons on pallets or skids using correct stacking pattern.
- Set up station by receiving packing orders and gathering packing materials.
- Utilized protective packaging to support safe product delivery.
- Pulled and stacked products based on daily orders.
- Removed products from conveyer to stack in appropriate container.
- Adhered to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
- Removed finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
- Observed machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled and packaged products to standards.
- Monitored production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, and glue that wasn't sticking properly.
- Tended and operated machine that packaged product.
- Loaded containers, materials, and products onto machines for packaging or filling operations.
- Regulated machine flow, speed, and temperature.
- Reset machines, cleared machine jams, and reported malfunctions to supervisor.
- Cleaned and removed damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing.
- Operated pallet jacks safely while transporting packaged goods from one area of the facility to another.
- Stocked and sorted product for packaging or filling machine operation and replenished wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
- Adjusted machine components and machine tension and pressure accorded to size and processing angle of product.
- Adjusted and repaired machinery and equipment.
Education
High School -
Arcadia High School
Greece06-2008
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Quality control
- Production management
- Continuous improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Staff development
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Priority management
- Housekeeping oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Forklift operation
- Computer skills
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Written communication
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Performance monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Production error correction
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Oracle
- Redzone
Certification
Safe Matters - 8/26/2025
Better Process Control - completed 9/23/2025
Preventing Work Place Harassment - completed 9/25/2025
Sensory 101 - completed - 11/7/2025
FSPCA - completed 11/30/2025
Leadership Through Safety - completed 2/3/2026
Timeline
Packaging Supervisor
Fairlife
08.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
LiDestri Foods
05.2020 - 03.2025
Lead Operator
LiDestri Foods
05.2019 - 05.2020
Training Operator
LiDestri Foods
05.2018 - 05.2019
Packer Operator
LiDestri Foods
05.2012 - 05.2018
High School -
Arcadia High School