Jennifer Alvarez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
11 Years of Manufacturing experience specializing in fermented beverages. Implementing a safe and effective work environment. Enforcing continuous improvement, improving productivity KPI, and focusing on food safety and product quality. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 50 employees with 6 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in manufacturing and skilled at planning, implementing, and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager
Health-Ade Kombucha
09.2016 - Current
- 11 years of Manufacturing experience specializing in fermented beverages
- Implementing a safe and effective work environment
- Enforcing continuous improvement, improving productivity KPI, and focusing on food safety and product quality.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees.
- Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Maintenance Coordinator
Gt Kombucha
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Improved equipment uptime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and coordinating routine inspections.
- Streamlined work order management for enhanced productivity, effectively managing a team of technicians.
- Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
- Managed vendor relationships for timely delivery of parts and services, ensuring smooth operations within the facility.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular audits and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Optimized inventory management systems to reduce waste and ensure availability of necessary spare parts.
- Analyzed equipment performance data to identify trends and develop targeted maintenance plans accordingly.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities performed, allowing for effective tracking of progress over time.
- Assisted upper management in developing long-term strategies for improving overall plant reliability by providing input based on past experiences.
- Leveraged strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, ensuring the timely completion of all tasks.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Managed maintenance team 6 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
Staffing Coordinator
Gt Kombucha
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Enhanced candidate placement by streamlining recruitment processes and utilizing effective communication strategies.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand specific position requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
- Supported HR functions such as benefits administration and employee relations, enhancing overall organizational efficiency.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to address workforce planning needs effectively.
- Played an instrumental role in reducing employee turnover rates by identifying and addressing common pain points in the hiring process.
- Evaluated recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement, implementing targeted strategies to enhance overall performance.
- Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Reduced risks by enforcing compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
- Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
- Cultivated relationships with recruitment agencies for access to larger talent pools.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Supervisor
Gt Kombucha
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Implementation of Job Descriptions and Titles.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to an overall increase in effectiveness.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
East Los Angeles Community College
Monterey Park, CA06.2026
Skills
- Operations Management
- Corporate Communications
- Organizational improvement
- Documentation And Reporting
Courses Certificates
- FSPCA Food Safety preventive controls Alliance prevention control for human food, 01/25/18
- Neha HACCP Manager Certificate, 10/07/16
- Food Safety and Sanitation, 10/12/16
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification, 11/09/16
- CPR Certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Video Games
- Reading
- Outdoor Activities
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- CPM - Certified Professional Manager
Reading
I enjoy reading books, non-fiction and fiction you name it! I Love it.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Manager
Health-Ade Kombucha
09.2016 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator
Gt Kombucha
01.2015 - 09.2016
Staffing Coordinator
Gt Kombucha
01.2014 - 01.2015
Supervisor
Gt Kombucha
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science -
East Los Angeles Community College
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- CPM - Certified Professional Manager
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