Gabriela Orozco Enciso
Wyomissing,PA
Summary
Results-oriented Operations Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and facility management. Led initiatives that enhanced efficiency and significantly reduced operational costs through effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Focused on aligning process improvements with organizational objectives and implementing Lean principles to optimize workflows.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Lead
mbc companies
Lebanon, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Responsible for managing four facilities, acting as implementor, coach, and Super administrator of improvement initiatives.
- Facilitator and coach of kaizen events, value stream mapping, problem solving, and continuous workshops.
- Working with site CI champions on standardization of process for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and engagement.
- Challenge traditional thinking and remove barriers that prevent improvements.
- Creator of an internal group for training and development leaders, project owners, and CI Champions in Lean principles, using Lean tools.
- Acting as an ambassador for every Site, Daily management / Performance over specific lines, continues improving efficiency.
- Partner with leadership to translate business strategy into clear improvement priorities.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a system (Redzone).
- Act as the site liaison to the MBC Companies, ensuring alignment with standards, tools, and expectations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and EHS to enable improvement success.
- Reduction Overtime 25% across the company, savings over half million per month.
Sr. Production Lead
Viwinco
Morgantown, USA
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime, and output, responsible for five production lines, covered the production Manager when business needs.
- Kept production line ready for monthly inventory, 5S audits by consistently following optimal processes.
- Trained workers 1:1 in proper operation and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- GEMBA walks, continues improvements over the line, 5s implementation, Lean Manufacturing implementation, problem-solving training.
Operations Manager
PLADIS GLOBAL
Big Flats, USA
12.2020 - 05.2024
- Manage annual production schedule, coordinating four teams running production 24 x 7, exceeding goals, increasing 24% of efficiency through the development of a schedule by priorities, delivery, and inventory of raw materials and staff.
- Lead Operations, and coordinate production 24 x 7; to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and delivery meet company expectations on bakery, kitchen, wet and dry end.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Executed an Operational Excellence program by establishing four pillars based on daily inspections. Identified opportunities for improvement per line and optimized processes in the warehouse and raw materials distribution.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and operational strategies.
- Lead a culture change, increasing customer satisfaction, and empowering employees.
- Maximized changeover time as maintenance PM, reduced downtime 25%, and implemented an escalation plan.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet production demands.
- Managed inventory levels using advanced tracking systems to ensure availability of materials.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions.
- Delivered value to customers by collaborating with engineering team, quality, production, and human resources.
- Lead a culture change, increasing customer satisfaction, and empowering employees.
- Built relationships between quality, human resources, safety, and operations, fostering culture change and enhancing engagement and accountability.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Education
HCCAP Advance - Certification
CERTUS
Orlando, FL01-2026
Green Belt - Certification
Lean Six Sigma Institute
Spain05-2025
Yellow belt - Certification
Lean Six Sigma Institute
Spain02-2025
White belt - Certification
Lean Six Sigma Institute
Spain01-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Business
International Business
Mexico05.2009
High Performance Leadership Development program -
Rising Above
ParsippanySkills
- Continuous improvement
- Process optimization
- Lean manufacturing
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Team building
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Lead
mbc companies
09.2025 - Current
Sr. Production Lead
Viwinco
05.2024 - 06.2025
Operations Manager
PLADIS GLOBAL
12.2020 - 05.2024
HCCAP Advance - Certification
CERTUS
Green Belt - Certification
Lean Six Sigma Institute
Yellow belt - Certification
Lean Six Sigma Institute
White belt - Certification
Lean Six Sigma Institute
Bachelor's Degree - Business
International Business
High Performance Leadership Development program -
Rising Above