Fernando Goicochea
PPG - Traffic Solution
Salem,USA
21
years of professional experience
Dynamic manager with a proven track record in planning, prioritization, and project management. Expertise in directing production processes to optimize resource utilization, enhance cost savings, and elevate quality and efficiency. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering a collaborative team environment. Ready to contribute strategic insights and innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals.
Work History
Department Manager
3 Years 2 Months- Achieved over 50% productivity improvement through refined cleaning processes for totes. Introduced a live production tracking system leveraging scan technology, enhancing visibility of quotas and downtime. Received the vice president’s award for contributions to operational excellence and improvements in tote cleaning processes at the Bakersfield, CA and Richmond, NC plants.
- 10+ employees
Site Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Achieved operational safety and efficiency through effective site management. Produced comprehensive daily work logs and conducted audits of labor billing reports. Resolved customer service and associate issues, contributing to improved satisfaction. Maintained budget compliance in alignment with P&L objectives. Cultivated a safety-focused work environment by training associates on policies and rules. Facilitated weekly safety meetings to drive engagement in safety practices. Streamlined employee scheduling and executed recruitment and training of new associates. Enhanced site operations through strategic coordination with clients and employees.
- 90+ employees
Production Manager
4 Years 3 Months- Achieved seamless production operations through effective management of plant schedules and employee assignments. Optimized shipping processes by closely coordinating with the plant manager on logistical needs. Enhanced daily performance metrics through strategic oversight of quality control, storage, and shipping activities.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced downtime in production lines.
- 80+ Employees
Supervisor
1 Year 10 Months- As a Supervisor, I was in charge of 3 production lines of the plant: Pitting, Bleach and Harvest. I improved the lines by increasing productivity and lowering costs breaking all the production records of the plant.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on efficient production techniques and equipment use.
Foreman
10 Months- Managed workflow in pitter's area, implementing strategies that resulted in a 25% increase in machine productivity.
Operations Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Achieved efficient coordination of imported container arrivals, enhancing warehouse and truck operations. Improved product quality evaluations leading to higher standards. Streamlined repacking processes and optimized communication between warehouse and purchasing teams for effective inventory management.
Production Manager
6 Months- Led evaluation of product growth and quality metrics prior to harvest to optimize export planning. Coordinated with producers to enhance export processes and ensure compliance with international standards. Managed processing plant operations and logistics for successful international shipment of vegetables.
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to meet production goals and deadlines.
Assessor of Production
8 Months- Managed comprehensive production line design and process development, including training programs for teams in three distinct locations.
- Evaluated compliance with industry standards and regulations to ensure quality assurance.
- Conducted detailed assessments of product specifications to validate accuracy and consistency.
Operations Manager
1 Year 5 Months- As an Operations Manager, I coordinated the program, shipment and production for the year 2009, as well as the budget for exportation of new products that the actual market demands.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency in produce handling and distribution processes.
Plant Manager
1 Year 3 Months- Directed operational strategies at processing plant, with emphasis on equipment management and organizational efficiency. Led global shipment coordination, achieving successful exportation of 150 vegetable containers. Oversaw logistics for avocados and asparagus, building strategic partnerships with producers and clients. Managed quality assurance logistics and spearheaded international shipping by air and sea, collaborating with partner plants to optimize green asparagus manufacturing.
Production Supervisor
5 Months- Supervised production team of 60 employees in asparagus processing. Assisted in quality control operations to uphold product standards. Coordinated international shipping via ocean and air transportation under BASC compliance.
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Supervisor
3 Months- Achieved significant cost reductions in frozen mango and asparagus production through process improvements. Increased team productivity by 50% while managing a workforce of over 200 employees.
- Production – Area: Frozen products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
Skills
Bilingual: Spanish
English
Microsoft Office
APEX
Power BI
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Department Manager
PPG - Traffic Solution
07.2022 - 09.2025Read More
Site Manager
CAPSTONE LOGISTICS 40226 Albertsons
08.2019 - 06.2022Read More
Production Manager
SENECA FOODS CORP. (GRAY & COMPANY)
04.2015 - 07.2019Read More
Foreman
SENECA FOODS CORP. (GRAY & COMPANY)
01.2014 - 11.2014Read More
Supervisor
SENECA FOODS CORP. (GRAY & COMPANY)
01.2013 - 11.2014Read More
Operations Manager
ANDEAN SUN PRODUCE INC. (GRUPO LA CALERA)
10.2010 - 11.2012Read More
Production Manager
PROLAN SAC (PROCESADORA LARAN SAC) GRUPO LA CALERA
04.2010 - 10.2010Read More
Assessor of Production
PROLAN SAC (PROCESADORA LARAN SAC) GRUPO LA CALERA
07.2009 - 03.2010Read More
Operations Manager
ANDEAN SUN PERU S.A.C.
12.2007 - 05.2009Read More
Plant Manager
ANDEAN SUN PERU S.A.C.
08.2006 - 11.2007Read More
Production Supervisor
AGROINDUSTRIAL INKA GOLD E.I.R.L.
03.2006 - 08.2006Read More
Supervisor
CAMPOSOL S.A.
12.2004 - 03.2005Read More
Private University Antenor Orrego (UPAO)
Bachelor of Science from Food Engineering
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