Isaias Suarez Jr
Windsor
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at Pure Sweet Honey, driving a 112.5% increase in production efficiency. Expert in team development and lean manufacturing, I enhance food safety standards and optimize quality audits, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Pure Sweet Honey
07.2025 - Current
- Drove 112.5% increase in production run rate (80 to 170 cases/hour) and slashed overtime costs by 45% through strategic line optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Restored abandoned machinery to operational status, expanding production capabilities while managing hot room schedules and maintaining 130F temperature controls for optimal product quality.
- Enhanced product quality and compliance by rewriting SOPs, implementing GMP training, and overhauling Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) with new chemical protocols.
- Mentored operations leadership to foster continuous-improvement culture, strategically rebuilding team through targeted hiring and attrition management.
Production Manager
Tribe 9 Foods
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Directly oversaw production staff, line leaders, and training to ensure high-quality, safe food production.
- Managed weekly production schedules and coordinated with shipping/receiving to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and address critical production issues, improving floor operations.
- Key Achievement: Devised and administered cost-control initiatives, resulting in a $37,569 savings.
Production Supervisor
Schoep’s Ice Cream
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Led team of 49 production associates, achieving consistent on-time delivery and meeting productivity targets.
- Achieved 100% compliance with SOPs, SSOPs, and environmental management policies, ensuring operational integrity.
- Coached employees on precise handoffs and implemented immediate corrective actions on the line, enhancing overall workflow.
QA Supervisor
OSI Industries
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Produced detailed reports on test results and proposed quality standard improvements to enhance overall product quality.
- Led laboratory and floor-level testing procedures for raw materials and finished products.
- Conducted bacterial analysis, inspected equipment, and performed sanitation audits to uphold food safety standards.
Production Supervisor
Hylife
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Led team of 149 production associates in high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Balanced quality, productivity, morale while ensuring processing met strict product specifications.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize staffing and meet production demands.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols effectively.
QA Supervisor
Caterpillar
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed facility's Quality Management System, continuously maintaining and updating Quality Control Manual to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 17025 guidelines by establishing quality control procedures and implementing corrective and preventative actions to mitigate risks.
- Developed and optimized quality assurance practices to meet and exceed desired quality standards in a highly cost-effective manner.
- Directed laboratory operations to ensure fluid sample quality, tracked discrepancies, and enforced adherence to lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent quality assurance.
- Monitored and maintained the LIMS system to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of quality data.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manuel Garcia Perez Rincon
Puerto RicoSkills
- Production planning
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Quality audits and inspections
- Food safety standards
- Master sanitation schedules
- Hazardous materials management
- Performance management
- Team development and training
- Team collaboration
- Safety training programs
- Equipment maintenance
Languages
Native or Bilingual Proficiency, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Core Competencies
Team Development, Training & Performance Management, Culture Transformation, SQF, HACCP, GMP, USDA Specifications, ISO 17025 Guidelines, Production Planning, Inventory Coordination, Lean Manufacturing, Equipment Commissioning, OSHA Liaison, Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS), Chemical Protocols, Audits
Timeline
Production Manager
Pure Sweet Honey
07.2025 - Current
Production Manager
Tribe 9 Foods
05.2023 - 07.2025
Production Supervisor
Schoep’s Ice Cream
05.2022 - 05.2023
QA Supervisor
OSI Industries
10.2021 - 05.2022
Production Supervisor
Hylife
12.2020 - 10.2021
QA Supervisor
Caterpillar
04.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Manuel Garcia Perez Rincon