Christopher Mejia Carpio
Reno,NV
Summary
Operations professional prepared to excel in leadership role within dynamic environment. Known for driving process improvements and ensuring operational excellence. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in operational management and problem-solving, valued for reliability and strategic thinking.
Managing with a capacity of form 5 personals to a team of 40 personals not including, contractors, and other departments.
Professional operations specialist with deep knowledge in managing and optimizing production processes. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results under varying conditions. Skilled in equipment maintenance, quality control, and process improvement. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring operational efficiency and success.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Lead Operator
Model dairy
03.2025 - Current
- From jug to milk. Assisting in multiple operators. By scheduling breaks as well as covering filler machines.
- From pint machine, ice cream filler, and federal fillers. Allowing constant flow from all ends. Heavily involved in the sanitation by proceeding CIP procedures, and other sanitary compliant
- Operated and maintained dairy processing equipment to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
- Monitored production processes, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to enhance efficiency.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and maintain technical expertise in utility operations management techniques.
- Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance tasks on utility equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
Lead Sanitation Technician
Mars Pet Care USA
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Making sure machine is up to quality standards, working with production, quality, and maintenance.
- Scheduling cleaning from a minor to major cleaning. This includes recording it to a master sanitation log for audits. Prepping audits, counting inventory, and being involved in changeover for the next week which is call a sanitation break. This includes leading system cleaning with multiple LOTO to proceed sanitation in a safe manner.
- Maintained sanitation standards in production areas to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Operated cleaning equipment efficiently to achieve optimal cleanliness across facilities.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and sanitation procedures for consistent practice.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve sanitation issues proactively.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and surfaces to uphold safety standards.
- Streamlined sanitation processes, resulting in improved workflow and reduced downtime during operations.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by properly handling chemicals and maintaining designated storage areas.
- Mixed required chemicals according to procedures to form cleaning solutions, completing chemical concentration monitoring as described in procedural manual.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities, identifying potential issues and taking corrective action as needed.
- Optimized chemical usage by accurately diluting products according to manufacturer''s specifications, minimizing waste while ensuring effective results.
- Reassembled production lines to restore production with minimal downtime.
- Skillfully and safely operated power scrubber, buffer and extractor equipment to clean and sanitize floors.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Assisted in the documentation of sanitation processes, facilitating smooth handover between shifts and promoting consistency across teams.
- Ensured timely completion of sanitation tasks, contributing to overall production efficiency.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety guidelines, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
- Received recognition for consistently meeting or exceeding company expectations regarding sanitation performance metrics.
- Identified areas for process improvement by conducting root cause analysis on recurring issues, leading to long-term solutions that enhanced overall productivity.
Production Lead Supervisor
Now foods
06.2013 - 06.2021
- Started as an sanitation technician, cleaning machinery and being involved in major changeovers.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements leading to enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely replenishment of materials for production needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges effectively.
- Led safety audits, fostering a culture of compliance and risk mitigation within the team.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased overall efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive production schedules that aligned with customer demands and company goals.
- Reduced operational costs through effective resource allocation and waste reduction strategies.
- Introduced lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste while maintaining high-quality standards throughout production processes.
- Resolved production issues swiftly, minimizing disruptions to the manufacturing schedule.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Tracking cleaning through a master sanitization log.
- Operator/run operator. Trouble shooting and operating encapsulation/tablet press/ softhearted encapsulation/ blending. From oil or powder to pill following production records as well as keeping up with quality standards.
- Production supervisor. Running a shift with a large capacity of personal. Communicating with different departments to schedule maintenance, test runs, schedule orders, research and development. Running packaging lines and encapsulation lines to send out to warehouse. Following a software organizers when it comes to creating records/lots/miscellaneous procedures when they occur. This also includes overseeing sanitation and some parts of warehouse.
Education
No Degree - Software Engineering
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV01-2019
High School Diploma -
Edward C Reed High School
Reno, NV05-2012
Skills
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Safety compliance
- Health and safety
- Hazardous materials handling
- Process management
- QA
- Manufacturing procedures
- Problem-solving
- Inspections and reviews
- Machine operation
- Data entry
- Equipment operation
- Chemical handling
- Continuous improvement
- Work scheduling
- Assembly procedures
- Assembly protocols
- Punctuality
Certification
- Driver's License
- SQF Practitioner (SQFI)
- HACCP Certification
- Safe Quality Food Certification
- OSHA HAZMAT Hazardous Materials Handling Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Aerial Lift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- CPIM
- OSHA Safety Certification
- Certified Production Technician (CPT)
- Food Handler Certification
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
- Electrical safety certification
Languages
Bilingual
Spanish
English - Fluent
Timeline
Utility Lead Operator
Model dairy
03.2025 - Current
Lead Sanitation Technician
Mars Pet Care USA
06.2022 - 02.2025
Production Lead Supervisor
Now foods
06.2013 - 06.2021
No Degree - Software Engineering
Truckee Meadows Community College
High School Diploma -
Edward C Reed High School