ALEJANDRO FLORES
1415 Gaines Ct,CA
Summary
Professional manager prepared for leadership roles within dynamic environments. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring flexibility to meet changing needs. Expert in staff coordination, conflict resolution, and operational efficiency. Reliable and results-driven, known for fostering positive work environment and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Prod. & Ops. – Shift Manager
Tasteful Selections
Bakersfield, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Led a significant initiative to enhance efficiency across production lines within first week of employment. Leveraged 7 years of expertise in automated systems to guide team members. Validated operational procedures using technical manuals to ensure accuracy.
- Developed and implemented key performance indicators based on identified opportunities to ensure alignment with 2026 performance targets.
- Developed and enforced SOPs for weigher and bagmaker equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw diverse teams including graders, machine operators, packers, forklift drivers, team leaders, and shift supervisors. Facilitated communication among team members to optimize operational processes. Championed employee development through targeted training programs.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives to identify and resolve production challenges. Coordinated production schedules with maintenance and quality control departments to maximize operational efficiency. Oversaw the effective utilization of human resources and equipment to drive productivity improvements.
- Monitored adherence to SOPs, fostering a safe environment for employees and maintaining high product quality while optimizing workplace organization.
- Formulated performance plans for machine operators, leads, and supervisors to drive ongoing development and enhance growth potential.
Plant Manager
Airgas
Bakersfield, CA
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Achieved operational excellence by managing a team of 13 employees under the guidance of two direct reports. Enhanced team productivity through effective leadership and support. Drove initiatives that improved workflow and employee engagement.
- Directed dynamic route engineering, focusing on maximizing stop coverage and minimizing fuel consumption.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of driver behavior, idle times, and off-route miles using routing software to enhance fleet efficiency and minimize costs.
- Directed driver lifecycle management by leading morning kickoff meetings, conducting safety briefings, and verifying manifests.
- Executed meticulous record-keeping and documentation processes for DOT filings, ELD logs, and hazmat shipping papers, guaranteeing readiness for audits.
- Managed preventative maintenance scheduling in partnership with maintenance shop, ensuring maximum operational readiness of Bakersfield fleet.
- Analyzed delivery processes and executed improvements, boosting on-time delivery rates from 75% to 92%.
- Drove cost reduction initiatives, achieving $6.37 per cylinder through improved filler operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Achieved successful installation of 1000-gallon propane bulk tank, resulting in increased production capacity. Delivered bulk tank purge project, significantly improving gas purity through innovative process introduction. Implemented new production strategies for argon and food-grade mixtures, expanding operational capabilities.
Inbound Operations Mgr.
Target Dist. Center
Shafter, CA
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Direct Reports - 2 Leads (Salaried), manage 80-90 employees.
- Focus on safety, leadership, self-motivation, problem solving, and conduct RCA’s.
- Plan to Budget. Staff accordingly to exceed budget. Manage business throughout the day to meet daily/weekly performance.
- Meet Key metrics in Delivery, Safety, Quality, and CPH.
- Review all Loads and staff daily to meet delivery metrics and meet satisfaction to all vendors.
- Create a positive work environment with real time observations and specific, constructive and actionable feedback.
Whse Mngr. / Pkg Mngr. / Proj. Mngr.
PepsiCo (Frito-Lay)
Bakersfield, CA
09.2016 - 06.2022
- 2018 Award Of Excellence, #1 WHSE in the Country.
- 2 years Safety Injury Free
- Managed a team of 8 supervisors, facilitating leadership and support for 80 employees to achieve departmental goals.
- Monitored case tracker space model site production schedules and facilitated staffing coordination to maintain workflow continuity a week ahead.
- Directed inventory loss initiative to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste by 10,000 cartons per week.
- Achieved over 685 consecutive days of injury-free performance on 1st shift corn packaging operations.
- Analyzed competition metrics and contributed to site packaging efforts, resulting in a 2nd place finish, just 1 point shy of 1st.
Education
BS - Business Management
Cal State Northridge
05.2013
AA - Business Administration
Bakersfield College
12.2010
Skills
- SAP, WMS, ICS, Kronos, Red Praire, MyHR
- Decision-making
- Customer service focus
- Workplace safety
- Staff motivation
- Team development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Operations management
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
Timeline
Prod. & Ops. – Shift Manager
Tasteful Selections
12.2025 - Current
Plant Manager
Airgas
03.2023 - 10.2025
Inbound Operations Mgr.
Target Dist. Center
06.2022 - 03.2023
Whse Mngr. / Pkg Mngr. / Proj. Mngr.
PepsiCo (Frito-Lay)
09.2016 - 06.2022
AA - Business Administration
Bakersfield College
BS - Business Management
Cal State Northridge