Eduardo Daniel Rodriguez-Porcayo

Managed complex field operations for robotic farm equipment manufacture working in strawberry and tree fruit sectors. Served as company's primary point of contact for customer integration, crew management and product success in the Santa Maria region.

• Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, working with R&D engineers to implement strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships. Developed and implemented strategies and reports to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures. Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits. Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times. Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Explored food safety and worker safety innovation in terms of technology, people, processes and systems.
• Handled products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines.

Coordinated a 40-person broccoli harvest operation, from the process of harvesting and packing to the handling and palletizing of products, to ensuring supplies were prepared and communicating with customers while estimating daily yields. The engineers were subsequently notified about the condition of the harvesters, preventative maintenance, and repairs. Additionally, I ensured that the harvesters were properly sanitized and kept track of its inventory daily.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
• Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
• Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
• Operated heavy equipment and large farm tractors with strong focus on safety.
• Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
• Adjusted machinery and notified engineers of malfunctions.
• Used hand and power tools to mount components by following dimensional field layout.
• Installed, programmed or repaired programmable controllers, robot controllers and end-of-arm tools.
• Counted, organized and restocked inventories to maintain optimal productivity and meet expected demands.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
• Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance and new installations.
• Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload and transport items.
• Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections or report complex problems.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
• Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
• Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
• Selected and fastened skid-steer or other attachments using chains and binders.
• Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.