David Cruz
Blakeslee,PA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Flavor Operator with Givaudan, recognized for enhancing productivity through streamlined workflows and effective problem resolution. Expert in operating complex machinery, including conical extractors and filtration systems, while fostering collaborative teamwork. Trained colleagues in safety protocols and operational excellence, ensuring high-quality product delivery aligned with customer specifications.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Flavor Operator/Lead
Givaudan
06.1985 - 04.2023
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient processing of raw materials.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Streamlined workflows to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Finished products according to customer specifications and packaged according to customer orders.
- Extraction of conical loop from beginning to end and finished product in concentrators.
- Operated oleoresins and all types of filtration (centrifuge, stack filter and filter press).
- Trained colleagues how to trouble shoot/operate conical extractors, stills, filtration, centrifuge, stack filter, packaging, filter press and DCS operations.
- Trained operators on fork trucks and to load/unload tanker trucks.
- Loaded/unloaded trucks in Receiving dock.
Education
High School Diploma -
Passaic High School
Passaic, NJMechanical Drawing And Printing
Passaic County Technical School
Wayne, NJSkills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Effective problem resolution
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective issue resolution
Accomplishments
Took part in three DCS projects, participated in three Lean projects, initiated start-up of newly constructed building, was involved in PSM audits, rewrote PFI's to modify processes to decrease processing time and increase yields in lesser time, was involved in forming the Great Team, was involved in the Grievance Committee Team, documented records of people trained in all areas, was involved in the Emergency Response Team, Certified in CPR and First Aide, Senior Shift Leader/Area Lead for 5 Departments, ServSafe certified
Certification
CPR, First Aide, Fork Truck, Chemical Responder, ServSafe
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Flavor Operator/Lead
Givaudan
06.1985 - 04.2023
Mechanical Drawing And Printing
Passaic County Technical School
High School Diploma -
Passaic High School
Certifications
Trained in all of the certifications listed.