Alfredo Herrera
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Hardworking Production Leader proudly offering 10+ years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry. Talented at providing technical support and coaching to personnel, developing effective processes. Results-oriented, self-motivated and adaptable.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Production Lead
Lotus Pet Food, Inc.
Torrance, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Lead and Supervise a team of 8+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Identify areas of improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Batched ingredients daily that were needed per formula.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Inspect machinery cleanliness after sanitation alongside QA
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Used stand-up/sit-down forklifts to unload, load raw goods.
Crew Chief
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Coordinated production schedule and assigned tasks to employees.
- Monitored the quality of products during production process.
- Ensured line runs followed with established SOP's & GMP's during run.
- Analyzed data from past production runs to identify trends or issues.
- Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervisor.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members when necessary.
- Prepared reports and work orders on production such as output and waste
- Coordinated material supply to assembly line, regulated flow of finished goods to warehouse and fulfilled order requirements.
Compounding Lead
Don Lee Farms
Inglewood, CA
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Assign items schedules to Mixer operators that will be grind/mix throughout shift
- Monitored the flow of materials into hoppers, adjusted speed and feed rate of conveyors, weighed ingredients, and monitored gauges.
- Change item schedule when/if necessary due to yield reports or to avoid downtime Provide assigned labels, mixing procedures & copy of formulation sheets to operators
- Ensure grinding room personnel follow HACCP Allergen Program; Notify USDA inspector of wash overs/changeovers involving allergens
- Fill out Batch sheets accurately throughout shift
- Make Formulation changes if necessary; advise Production Manager immediately
- Supervise Mixer operators/ Staging area personnel
- Check counts & lots using BOM's with warehouse at end of shift-Report productivity results and any downtime/issues occurred during shift to Production Manager.
Quality Control Inspector
Don Lee Farms
Inglewood, CA
06.2009 - 10.2013
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Understanding and Implementation of HACCP Plan
- Performed thorough Pre-OP inspections with Sanitation Team; reporting findings to QC supervisor
- Performed Direct Observations reviews, Pre-Shipment Reviews
- Experience with ATP Neogen & 3M Swab Testing
- Performed first inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Monitored/Collected CCP temperatures both in raw, cooked area, & finished goods area in accordance with HACCP
- Experienced in Warehouse receiving area; completing receiving reports of incoming materials, checking counts & quality of goods
- Knowledge of SSOP, GIMP'S & Pre-Requisites
- Completion of HACCP online Course.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orthopaedic Magnet High School
06-2008
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Quality Inspection
- Team Coordination
- Basic Math
- Workflow Management
- Forklift Operation
- Materials Management
Additional Information
Experienced leader that works well under any environment & possesses excellent communication skills, Forklift Certified (Stand-up; Sit-down), Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Dependable & Quick Learner, Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Fluent in English & Spanish, AIB International Certification (Understanding of HACCP Plan Course), Punctual & Self Motivated
Personal Information
Title: Experienced Production Lead
Languages
Spanish
Limited
English
Full Professional
Certification
- HAACP (2012)
Timeline
Senior Production Lead
Lotus Pet Food, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
Crew Chief
Merle Norman Cosmetics
08.2015 - 05.2019
Compounding Lead
Don Lee Farms
10.2013 - 08.2015
Quality Control Inspector
Don Lee Farms
06.2009 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Orthopaedic Magnet High School