George Chavez
Whittier,Ca
Summary
Capable of handling new challenges to improve processes, strive to improve workplace, self, and fellow team members. Over 32 years of Customer Service, Production and Manufacturing experience. Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, execution and process management skills. Able to communicate effectively to carry out tasks at hand. Positive background with inspiring and motivating team members to improve with positive attitude and praise. Always deliver on commitments, reliable, trustworthy and a team player. Responsible for evaluating and Implementing strategies to meet all the needs of staff to ensure all daily goals are met. Supervised all Employees and their daily duties. Provide training, mentoring and motivate teams to improve overall productivity and performance. Food Processing, Process Management, CGMP, Manufacturing, 5S, Laboratory Experience, ERP Systems, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Purchasing, Production Management, Profit & Loss, Research & Development
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Equipment Technician
Kadence Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, ensuring timely delivery of parts and services while adhering to expense limits.
- Reduced repair expenses through resourceful sourcing of replacement parts from various suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
- Contributed to a safe environment by effectively disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Assisted in budget control by accurately estimating repair costs and negotiating favorable contracts with vendors for parts or services.
- Increased patient satisfaction by promptly addressing medical equipment concerns and providing solutions to meet their needs.
- Enhanced customer service experience for patients visiting clinics by swiftly attending to complaints about malfunctioning diagnostic machines.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency with timely troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
- Provided valuable training to hospital staff on the correct usage and handling of medical equipment, reducing user-related errors.
- Achieved efficient inventory management by maintaining a comprehensive database of medical equipment, including warranty details and service records.
- Maintained detailed documentation of work orders, repairs, and equipment inventory to ensure accurate records.
- Decreased downtime of medical devices by performing regular preventive maintenance tasks.
- Improved patient care by maintaining and repairing medical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
Plant Foreman, QC Inspector, Auditor- Mock Recall, Label Department, Production, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Lab Tech
Ventura Foods LLC
09.1995 - 09.2023
- Provide Support and Technical Guidance to Production, Purchasing, Distribution/Receiving and QA Departments on food labeling, packaging and ingredients issues
- To include damaged, missing, and obsolete materials in the warehouse and production areas
- Ensure all products, formulas, ingredients, labels and packaging records are kept organized and complete for use in product development
- Support sister plants with any documentation of all materials used in manufacturing process
- Manages change controls for labeling release and updates of artwork
- Place on Hold and remove from Hold old label versions to ensure it's not being used on the production floor
- Communicate with QA and Purchasing that a certificate of destruction (COD) was issued, and labels or packaging was destroyed
- Proofread language used, check accuracy of labeling artwork and specifications by utilizing measurement, inspection tools (e.g., rulers, barcode scanner, correct language issues) and related documentation to ensure content meets label specifications and to minimize errors
- Senior member of Recall and Audit team
- Assist and support QA with documentation related to products produced at all Ventura foods Plants
- Conduct monthly Mock Recalls and Audits to insure Plant Readiness
- Provide training for new team members
- SQF, GFSI, FSMS, HACCP, OCCA, FDA, USDA, BRC, JIB, YUM, Panda and FSIS knowledgeable
- Work with Ventura Food's US export & APAC Co-Packer export businesses with orders and shipments
- Provide documentation of products being exported to Latin America, Exports to Asia and Canada
- Maintain accuracy of pricing & order details in invoicing, governmental documentation, & regulatory documentation for export orders to clear other countries' port customs offices
- Responsible for evaluating inventory needs and implementing strategies to meet those needs
- Ensures adequate levels of inventory for use in pre-weights and batching processes
- Prepare reports of production safety stock items
- Identify inventory gaps and provide valuable information to purchasing department and schedulers
- Develop SOP's standard operating procedures, OPL's one-point lessons and production guidelines for team members
- Delegate responsibilities to junior team members when needed.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant operations and increase overall output.
Production Support/Lab Tech
Best Foods
09.1991 - 06.1995
- Aid in all production duties of the production of mayonnaise
- Operate packaging machinery, capers, fillers and mix tanks
- Run production lines to relieve team members for breaks and lunches
- Maintain high standard while working in food processing environment
- GMP's, HACCP, Safety practices, sanitation, cleanliness
- Support and aid lab team members with reporting temperature charts, testing products to support high quality standards
- Perform hourly line checks for correct weight, label, production dates, metal detector functionality, fill level of products.
United States Marine
Marine Corps
06.1989 - 06.1998
- Fulfill active duty and reserve obligations
- SOI Instructor, Infantry Riflemen Marksmen
- Stinger Gunner
- Train junior grade Marines with proven riflemen theory necessary to conduct military operations
- Combat Veteran, Kilo Company 3rd battalion 5th Marines
- Operation Desert Storm /Shield, Operation Sea Solider, Operation Sea Angel.
- Led successful missions by implementing strategic planning and effective teamwork.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting comprehensive training exercises and evaluations.
Education
Skills
- Medical Device Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Sterilization techniques
- Oxygen System Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Effective Communication
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Inventory Counts
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Professionalism
- Service Recordkeeping
Timeline
Medical Equipment Technician
Kadence Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
Plant Foreman, QC Inspector, Auditor- Mock Recall, Label Department, Production, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Lab Tech
Ventura Foods LLC
09.1995 - 09.2023
Production Support/Lab Tech
Best Foods
09.1991 - 06.1995
United States Marine
Marine Corps
06.1989 - 06.1998
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