Gerardo Gonzalez Jr.
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to maximize my skills and continue my career and development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
04.2022 - Current
- Providing support to all company departments and consistently adhering to policies, procedures and business objectives.
- Effectively working with self/team to accomplish organizational objectives by taking action, meeting deadlines, and allocating proper resources for assignment success.
- Monitor production lines and provide sanitation support.
- Supporting team with development, competency and performance goals.
Level III Filler & Variegate Operator
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
04.2013 - 04.2022
- Adjusted and maintained line equipment across multiple lines, enhancing production reliability.
- Dissembled and assembled equipment during sanitation, streamlining changeover process.
- Observed and coached safety and quality best practices.
- Participated in problem solving teams that resulted in cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Monitored temporary employees, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.
Bulk Line Level III Operator
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Monitored and modified line equipment to maintain product specifications.
- Adjusted line equipment to facilitate production of multiple products.
- Performed preventative maintenance on air valves to ensure consistent product quality.
- Oversaw personnel during daily line activities including production and sanitation.
- Dissembled and assembled equipment when performing sanitation procedures to ensure an efficient changeover.
- Facilitated team member breaks and lunches to maintain productivity and adherence to work schedules.
General Labor
Manpower/Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Supplied materials to production line, inspected ice cream bars for quality, and packed cartons to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assembled and disassembled chocolate pumps to maintain operational readiness.
- Cleaned and sanitized drains, case packers, and cartoners to uphold hygiene standards and prevent contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tulare Union High School
Tulare, CASkills
- Customer Service
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- SAP (System Application & Products)
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Go-See Think Do
- Workplace Safety
- Safety Compliance
- Risk Assessments
- Hazardous Materials
- Microsoft Office
- Abnormality Identification
- Process Optimization
- Rapid Improvement
- SMED
- Standardized Work
Projects
- Line 2 SMED Leader, 2016-07-01, 2016-12-01, Stabilized sanitation times amongst all 3 shifts by standardizing the process. Reduced sanitation times from 9 hours to 5.78 hours, which saved $476,818 in 12 months and is a 11.1% increase in AI.
- Line 4 Rapid Improvement Material Usage Variance Reduction, 2017-02-13, 2017-02-17, Standards created/revised with the intent of reducing waste on materials.
- Line 2 Rapid Improvement Extended Runs Co-Leader, 2017-08-28, 2017-09-01, Co-lead Line 2 extended run initiative by ensuring cleanliness was emphasised in standards. Abnormality identification to reduce unplanned stops at the filler area by 20%. Centerlined rotary area to eliminate variation in the process of operation.
- Line 4 Rapid Improvement Project 30/60/90 Leader, 2017-09-18, 2017-09-29, We want to have standards associated with all job requirements listed in the 30/60/90’s for LVL 3, LVL 1 and GL. Standards aligned with operators from all 3 shifts. Videos of set-up process for Fruit Feeder and Variegate Pump.
Timeline
Supervisor
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
04.2022 - Current
Level III Filler & Variegate Operator
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
04.2013 - 04.2022
Bulk Line Level III Operator
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
09.2012 - 04.2013
General Labor
Manpower/Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
07.2011 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Tulare Union High School