George Castillo
Monroe,NC
Summary
Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Dependable with track record of success in food manufacturing and warehouse distribution field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Superintendent
Pilgrim’s Pride
Marshville, NC
05.2017 - 08.2024
- Directly responsible for First Processing
- Managed two Supervisors over Evisceration, Live Receiving, Paw Room and Picking Room
- Lead team to achieve a reduction of water usage from 12 to 4 gallons per bird contributing to cost reduction
- Placing third place in all Pilgrim’s complexes
- Met 100% Line Speed Efficiency for a consecutive 7 month out of the year on the Hot Side
- Brought up paw recovery from 1.80 to 1.95 plus Good Captured
- Enhanced equipment performance on IOBW and Circling by applying standard water pressure
- Increased case count to 1000 per shift generated by Food Mate
- Ran Cone Lines: responsible for 70 plus team members
- Reduced/Eliminated Customer complaints on FM for over 8 month of performance
- Surpass Standard on White to Live pounds 30.60 becoming the best Big-Bird facility
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
Production Supervisor
Butterball LLC
Goldsboro, NC
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Trained in MOS and implemented the Genesis Project, or also known as Management Operating System, in a Ready to Eat production environment
- Monitored Startup Scores as well as drove actions to improve an average of 40%
- Performed Line Balance to justify staffing and efficiency with data
- Initiated in Action Plans to drive results by collaborating with support groups and involving corresponding individuals
- Directed over Five departments: Honey Baked Ham, Wawa Sliced ham, Medallions, Continues Cook and Chill, Cold Cut Trio-Slice also converted into Tack, Fryer
- Managed 71 associates in five separate departments
- Implemented Project Genesis in RTE -Management Operating System
- Generated 2,000,000 pounds of produced goods in a week's time
- Improved throughput by 20% on slicing lines
- Received recognition for upholding Safety standards with a 94% score
Production Supervisor
Sugar Creek Packaging
Pittsburgh, KS
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Challenged with increasing product quality, improving process flow, and reducing cost while maintaining safety standards for a large bacon manufacture
- Develop, evaluate, document and advance manufacturing methods and process through Lean techniques and Kaizen events
- Implemented efficiency and quality improvement across production lines
- Collaborated with administrative to establish viable support of safety standards
- Provided ongoing production support and troubleshooting
- Responsible for 140 employees including 4 Supervisors and 12 line leads
- Surpassed standards in Slicing from 70% yield to 80-85% yield
- Improved profits in Microwave department from 18 SPPR to 21 SPPR
- The accomplishment of 21 SPPR contributed to improving throughputs from 1.7mill strips to over 2mill strips per shift
Supervisor
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield, VA
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Oversaw two departments in a bacon manufacturing environment
- Lead, held and, documented Safety meetings to project a safe work environment and comply with OSHA standards
- Worked hand in hand with USDA and Quality Assurance to ensure the quality of our product
- Scheduled PM’s to optimize equipment productivity
- Evaluated and supervised over 100 employees including 6 line leads in a high demand atmosphere
- Reduced waste thru a redesigning of Curing’s department work station with plant engineers and mechanics
- Effectively communicated day to day challenges to ensure a smooth transition from shift to shift
- Implemented efficiency enhancements to generate more than 12% improvement through associated cost reduction
- Maintained constant communication with Quality Control personnel to identify customer requirements and ensure highest level of satisfaction
- Surpassed Belly Derin standards by providing ongoing training to associates
Site Manager
Rerigh Penn Logistics (RPL-Warehouse Operation)
Washington Courthouse, OH
07.2005 - 05.2009
- Steered and directed pallet warehouse operations that generate $15M in annual revenue
- Established operation policies and implemented process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding outputs
- Directly managed 4 supervisors and 1 assistant manager overseeing 28 non-exempt employees
- Design and implemented training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiencies, and improve performance in terms of safety
- Managed operational expenses
- Held weekly meetings with Walmart Officials to adapt to seasonal volume demands
- Lead $100K contract project retrofitting recycling bins
- Mapped out blueprints on routes and strategize with lead operatives’ plan of attack
- Completed project in time
- Assisted with establishing warehouse-plant in Canal Winchester OH
- Initiated in setting up operations, establishing and securing good relationship with key clients and venders boosting annual revenue by 15%
- Reduced staff by 14 while maintaining production levels through a redesign of operation process and improved training by staff and equipment utilization
- Held, lead, and documented conference meetings on: OSHA safety laws, Fork Lift Operations, Company Rules and Regulations, Production Requirements, Damage and Expense Reduction, Insurance, and Quality
Line Operator/ Equipment Operator/ Production Supervisor
Sugar Creek Packing
Washington Courthouse, OH
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Oversaw floor operations and managed a shift of 25 employees for a Bacon Manufacturing Plant
- Structured a chain of command with line leads
- Held daily and weekly meetings on production goals and safety (OSHA)
- Initiated in quality product checks to set up for success
- Handled conflicts using disciplinary actions when necessary
- Adjusted work schedule with permission of manager to improve productivity
- Lead by example, used motivational speeches to motivate and achieved significant improvement as a team
- Rewarded employees with pizza if standards were surpassed
- Reported to superiors daily with reports and updates
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Theology
Southern Ohio Bible College
01.2008
High School Diploma -
Miami High School
01.2000
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Budget Administration
- Distribution Management
- Cost reduction and Avoidance
- Exceeding Revenue Goals
- Total Quality Management
- Leadership Skills
- Advance Logistic Management
- Vendor and Staff Relations
- Standards and Procedures Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Goal-Oriented
- Processes and procedures
- Waste Reduction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Motivation
Managementprofile
Result driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience in operations involving manufacturing and warehouse environment. Experienced in the implementation of continuous process improvement to minimize waste and reduce cost while maximizing quality, productivity, and yield. Established self-sustained teams focused on KPI’s. Excelled in building success cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput., Word/Excel/Power Point presentations, Good communication, Problem solving, Management skills
Professional Development
- Leadership Skills
- Advance Logistic Management
- Coaching and Team Building
- Vendor and Staff Relations
- Standards and Procedures Compliance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor/Superintendent
Pilgrim’s Pride
05.2017 - 08.2024
Production Supervisor
Butterball LLC
01.2014 - 03.2017
Production Supervisor
Sugar Creek Packaging
06.2011 - 01.2014
Supervisor
Smithfield Foods
05.2009 - 06.2011
Site Manager
Rerigh Penn Logistics (RPL-Warehouse Operation)
07.2005 - 05.2009
Line Operator/ Equipment Operator/ Production Supervisor
Sugar Creek Packing
01.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor's Degree - Theology
Southern Ohio Bible College
High School Diploma -
Miami High School
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