Daniel Benitez
Tampa,FL
Summary
I start on Catalina Foods when I was 18 years old Committed to the owners with strong work ethic Focused on help the company to grow, been working on all the departments and moving up , Machine operator, coking department, maintenance department, production planner, warehouse , purchasing department.
Fluent in Spanish,
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Catalina Foods
03.1990 - 12.2023
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Collaborated with a team to purchasing new machinery, resulting in increased production capacity.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing cost savings on raw materials without sacrificing quality.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving inventory management.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication across departments.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Championed sustainable practices throughout the facility, implementing waste reduction strategies and energy-efficient technologies.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels and equipment.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with USDA,FDA
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations 20,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Prepared and maintained production reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bachilleres 7
Mexico City06.1989
Skills
bilingual;
Spanish
Timeline
Plant Manager
Catalina Foods
03.1990 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Bachilleres 7