Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
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Erica Sanchez

Homer,NE

Summary

Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime. Experienced production leader knowledgeable about Meat / Food practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Tyson Fresh Meats
02.2023 - Current
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
  • Managed training and supervision.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
  • Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Managed team of 12 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines

Production Planner Pork, Beef

Tyson Fresh Meats
04.2018 - Current
  • Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
  • Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
  • Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
  • Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.

Culinary Specialist

Nebraska Army National Guard
02.2007 - 02.2019
  • Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
  • Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
  • Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared and served food to approximately 150 personnel in the Military Police Battalion.
  • Maintained records and awareness of unique dietary restrictions or allergies of personnel, accommodating needs in meal preparation.
  • Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
  • Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Oversaw kitchen operations for my unit.

Production Supervisor

Tyson Fresh Meats
04.2010 - 04.2018
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
  • Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
  • Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.

Quality Control Technician

Tyson Fresh Meats
06.2011 - 10.2011
  • Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
  • Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.
  • Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
  • Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Sioux City High School
South Sioux City
05.2007

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Critical Thinking
  • Performance Goals
  • Meeting Schedule Deadlines
  • Workflow Efficiency

Accomplishments

Completed an Emotional Intelligence and Personnel Branding workshop in November of 2021.


Brinkman workshop compeleted in 2021


I lead Interpersonal Leadership course 2024

Affiliations

Veteran BRG member since 2021


Latin X BRG member since 2021

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Tyson Fresh Meats
02.2023 - Current

Production Planner Pork, Beef

Tyson Fresh Meats
04.2018 - Current

Quality Control Technician

Tyson Fresh Meats
06.2011 - 10.2011

Production Supervisor

Tyson Fresh Meats
04.2010 - 04.2018

Culinary Specialist

Nebraska Army National Guard
02.2007 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

South Sioux City High School
Erica Sanchez