Alejandro perez
Phoenix
Summary
Accomplished Director of Operations with a proven track record at Fairlife, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic planning. Spearheaded a 50% production increase, leveraging process improvements and team leadership. Expert in budget control and capital spending, fostering a collaborative culture while driving organizational growth and productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Fairlife
07.2020 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities by business objectives.
- Oversaw the successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Increased production by 50% throughput without adding another line or equipment.
- Owner of capital and plant budget, >$19M.
- Main plant point of contact (plant site leader)
Senior Processing Manager
Fairlife
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Promoted safe working practices to maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Head count standardization in the processing department.
- Reduced department attrition from 55% to 10%
- Reduced DT top loss by 60% from UHT diverts.
- Created Sr lead position for the processing department focused on operator training development.
- DDS and 90-day plan implementation in the Processing department.
- Reduced cream load out losses from 2 per month to zero loss ($160k savings), implementing automation projects.
- Responsible for FDA, GAO, and DBA audits with 94.5% of success.
- Responsible for coaching Processing Managers and creating IDPs.
Senior Packaging Manager
Fairlife
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Production floor owner
- 5 salary direct reports and 56 indirect hourly.
- Created a Packaging Sr lead team, in charge of team member training and equipment PM audit implementation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful product launches, meeting deadlines, and staying within budget constraints.
- Reduced CPM from 3.67 % to 1.85%
- Implemented a head count role study , reducing the OT from 23% to 14%.
- Participated in equipment installation projects, FAT, and DBA validation, working cross-functionally with the quality corporate team.
- Extensive experience in low acid aseptic process from UHT - Fillers .
- Installed and commissioned high-speed Aseptic Krones lines (#1 and 2 in the US).
- Oversaw plant OEE increase from 30% to 75%.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
Packaging Manager
Fairlife
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Hired the first wave of team members for the packaging department.
- Created training material for Krones equipment
- Created CIL and CL for Krones equipment.
- Krones line change over DT reduction from 9 hours to 3 hours, implementing CI tools.
- Managed the packaging department plant start-up task.
- Owner of Power BI reporting and KPIs implementations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in packaging, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Maintained a safe working environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by implementing effective inventory management systems for packaging materials.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in a significant reduction in annual packaging expenditure.
Dairy Assistant Production Manager
Shamrock Dairy Farms
04.2015 - 08.2020
- Responsible for managing the ESL plant from receiving to palletizer flow.
- Oversaw raw material inventory, including milk supply.
- Responsible for troubleshooting UHT and Fillers. (VTIS - Serac and BIB fillers )
- Contributed to BIB filler installation in Verona, Virginia plant.
- Collaborated with the AZ agricultural authority for UHT CCP inspections. (certified sealer).
- Performed routine quality control checks on all incoming materials to ensure only top-quality ingredients were used in production processes
- Streamlined dairy processing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing production schedules and workflow.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service, accurate product information, and efficient problem resolution.
Production Engineer
TE Connectivity Corporation
05.2014 - 06.2015
Education
Industrial Engineering
ITESM
Mexico11-2013
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning and execution
- Performance analysis
- Capital spending
- Team leadership
Timeline
Senior Processing Manager
Fairlife
08.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Packaging Manager
Fairlife
11.2022 - 08.2024
Director of Operations
Fairlife
07.2020 - Current
Packaging Manager
Fairlife
07.2020 - 12.2022
Dairy Assistant Production Manager
Shamrock Dairy Farms
04.2015 - 08.2020
Production Engineer
TE Connectivity Corporation
05.2014 - 06.2015
Industrial Engineering
ITESM
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