Damario Rivers
Antioch,CA
Summary
Self-motivated and detail-oriented Continuous Improvement Specialist with HACCP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Safety Management certifications. Over 16 years of experience with companies including Stonyfield, Kohana Coffee, and Trinchero Family Estates. Skilled in training and developing personnel, leading teams, and managing operations to maintain safe production levels. Proven track record of implementing process improvements that streamline workflow and reduce costs in high-volume and time-sensitive environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement & Technical Trainer/Team Lead
Trinchero Family Estates
12.2017 - Current
- Improved product inspection process, saving over $500,000.
- Facilitating Total Cost Productivity project at all operation sites.
- Conducted Changeover Kaizen event, reducing changeovers by 23 minutes and saving $47,000 annually, adding additional capacity of $197,000 per year.
- Manage dozens of special projects for worldwide leader in wine industry with presence in nearly 50 countries with more than 50 well-renowned wine and spirits brands
- Lead daily huddles with team of 30-40 to review and discuss methods to improve safety/quality and continuous improvements to streamline operations
- Saved company $83,000 annually by developing and implementing new case cutting process
- Create daily production schedules and decrease labor costs by 75% by cross-training employees while providing positive work-life balance
- Evaluate, identify, and resolve equipment issues that are negatively impacting product quality saving company $30,000 annually
- Restructured training programs to broaden employee skill sets, boost efficiency, and productivity.
- Supervised quality management-related activities, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify areas for improvement in training materials and methods.
- Delivered train-the-trainer sessions to empower internal subject matter experts to lead future training initiatives.
Production Manager
Kohana Coffee
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Promoted from entry-level bottle line position to production manager in only 6-month period by impressing management with in-depth knowledge of production operations
- Championed startup of facility and oversaw 40-operations management team including production, maintenance, planning, quality, safety, and logistics to maintain productivity levels
- Created training documentation to enhance on-the-job performance and cleaning protocols to improve product quality, prevent injuries, and protect health of employees
- Designed and implemented new process to evaluate grounds that decreased labor costs by 75% and increased productivity by 60% and introduced new, eco-friendly chemicals for CIP/COP systems
- Maintained positive work environment, drove employee engagements, and improved training initiatives to maximize safety, quality, and productivity in high-volume environment.
Pasteurizer/Sampling & Weighing
Stonyfield - Brown Cow
07.2007 - 04.2014
- Complied with plant and department food safety/quality procedures while devising and making continuous/process improvements recommendations to supervisors to enhance efficiency
- Conducted testing of raw materials, verified product weights were within specifications, and identified material needs to maintain production schedules
- Oversaw performance of team of 15 and optimized employee schedules based on production timelines
- Mandated compliance with Clean in Place (CIP) protocols to ensure product and employee safety.
Education
Certified Safety Manager -
National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
Discover Excellence, Cultural Enablers And System Designs -
Shingo Institute-
Introduction To Lean Thinking And Practice, Intro To Problem Solving And Learn To See Using Value Stream Mapping -
Lean Enterprise Institute-
Forklift Trainer | Licensed Pasteurizer | Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certified - undefined
Diploma - undefined
Mount Diablo High School
Statistical Concepts Course -
American Society For Quality
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
Purdue University
05.2001 - 2021.05
Project Management Essentials -
Purdue University-
Skills
Production Management
Project Management
Team Management
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure Development (SSOP)
Quality
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Safety Quality Foods (SQF)
Cost Reduction
Continuous/Process Improvements
Lean Manufacturing
Timeline
Continuous Improvement & Technical Trainer/Team Lead
Trinchero Family Estates
12.2017 - Current
Production Manager
Kohana Coffee
04.2015 - 12.2017
Pasteurizer/Sampling & Weighing
Stonyfield - Brown Cow
07.2007 - 04.2014
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
Purdue University
05.2001 - 2021.05
Certified Safety Manager -
National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
Discover Excellence, Cultural Enablers And System Designs -
Shingo Institute-
Introduction To Lean Thinking And Practice, Intro To Problem Solving And Learn To See Using Value Stream Mapping -
Lean Enterprise Institute-
Forklift Trainer | Licensed Pasteurizer | Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certified - undefined
Diploma - undefined
Mount Diablo High School
Statistical Concepts Course -
American Society For Quality
Project Management Essentials -
Purdue University-
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