Lucilia Correia
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Highly motivated offering over 16 years of experience in the food industry. Results-driven production professional adept at overseeing complex operations and ensuring seamless production workflows. Known for collaborative team leadership and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments. Proficient in problem-solving and process optimization to meet production goals. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
Fluent Spanish, Portuguese Speaking
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production/Operations Manager
Stavis Seafoods
Boston, New Bedford, Ma
04.2021 - Current
- Oversaw the implementation of process improvements across multiple functions, optimizing operational workflows.
- Interpreted production metrics to highlight trends that inform strategic decisions for ongoing enhancement.
- Reviewed and refined standard operating procedures to guarantee alignment with industry regulations and enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed and refined manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and reduce waste through lean principles.
- Analyzed and adjusted resource allocation strategies to maximize production output while minimizing financial and material waste.
- Coordinated schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure punctual delivery of superior products to clients.
- Developed and reinforced safety protocols, promoting a proactive safety culture that aligns with OSHA standards and decreases workplace accidents.
- Supervised daily production activities, guaranteeing strict observance of quality benchmarks and safety measures.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer to junior staff by sharing expertise in production operations management best practices.
- Evaluated production needs and implemented staffing solutions to maintain operational efficiency and a consistent workforce.
- Implemented strategies to promote staff collaboration, resulting in a work environment that fosters productivity and employee satisfaction.
- Led continuous improvement projects focused on elevating quality standards and increasing production output.
Production Manager
Revolution Foods
Boston, Ma
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Effectively managing a production team of 40+ employees.
- Generated work orders, and assign all scheduled work to the team
- Calculate factors, such as production quantities, used materials, amount of scrap, defect frequency, and production rates of workers and departments.
- Planned production timetables and commitments for business units, using sales forecasts.
- Responsible for facilitating continuous and proper Food safety training for employees allowing for growth and development.
- Increased productivity by 10% by identifying and implementing anticipated planning in advance for DT scenarios.
Quality Technician II
Blount Fine Foods
Fall River, Ma
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Responsible for taking actions when non-conformances were noted to maintain Quality standards.
- Performed daily activities related to HACCP, SOP, GMPs to assure conformance to requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining all company files to the latest revision date.
Quality Control Production
Sid Wainer & Son
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Reviewed and distributed production, shipment and work schedules
- Reviewed work orders, production schedules
- Examined materials and products
- Monitored work process
Education
High School Diploma -
New Bedford High
New Bedford01-2001
High School Diploma - Business Associate
UMASS Dartmouth
Skills
- Leadership abilities
- Employee relations proficiency
- Experienced with Microsoft Office tools
- Cost reduction strategies
- Assembly and production
- Operations management
- OSHA compliance
- Quality assurance controls
Accomplishments
- Increased overall productivity and quality by 15% by implementing training programs designed to increase performance levels.
- Trained and supervised over sixty production staff over seven years time period.
Certification
- HACCP Certified
- ServSafe Certified
- Forklift Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Production/Operations Manager
Stavis Seafoods
04.2021 - Current
Production Manager
Revolution Foods
11.2019 - 04.2021
Quality Technician II
Blount Fine Foods
06.2016 - 11.2019
Quality Control Production
Sid Wainer & Son
06.2013 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
New Bedford High
High School Diploma - Business Associate
UMASS Dartmouth