Alberto Nieto Salvador

● Led team of 79 union production members, 4 supervisors and a production assistant to achieve KPIs through effective guidance,
continuous growth and development.
● Spearheaded projects focused on labour management and OT reduction by implementing effective techniques to staff direct & indirect labour based on production planning and line efficiency.
● Promote safety awareness and protect the well-being of all personnel by fostering strong buy-in to a safety culture through the
reporting of SBOs and near misses by ensuring proper tracking and follow-up of corrective actions for unsafe acts and conditions.
● Led continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a 3.1% increase in overall equipment effectiveness and overall USLE
● Analyzed production data/metrics to identify trends/patterns and make data-driven decisions for process optimization.

• Achieved cost reduction of 15% by decreasing overhead costs, increased labor utilization, and enhanced cost efficiencies by implementing risk management strategies and data-driven analysis.
• Accomplished a 33% increase in sterilizer capacity, measured by a 450 liters/hour boost in production by enhanced engineering improvements and process design.
• Strengthened customer satisfaction by fostering a customer-centric approach and personalized experiences through effective communication with business stakeholders and clients.
• Reduced operational costs by 18% through a significant decrease in penalties due to raw material unloading delays.
• Redesigned the arrival of incoming products, and oversaw scheduling, task allocation, team productivity, procurement processes, and supply chain management.
• Increased profitability and efficiency by successfully designing, commissioning, and validating a Tetra Pak production line.
• Facilitated regular project review meetings with stakeholders and customers addressing concerns, providing project updates while resolving technical constraints.

• Achieved exceptional plant performance by significantly increasing production output and efficiency, and providing effective
  leadership for plant operations.
  ● Facilitated cross-plant collaboration through improved cooperation and planning among plant leadership teams.
  ● Enhanced operational efficiency by the successful execution of projects, identifying process improvement opportunities and making data-driven recommendations for capital investments in equipment and plant facilities.
  ● Executed health and safety program projects, maintained compliance with WorkSafeBC, and created a safer work environment, contributing to a reduction in total claims reported year over year.

• Spearheaded a project aimed at enhancing protein concentration in the UFRO system, resulting in a remarkable 13% increase in
  solids recouped during the whey filtration process.
  ● Achieved 15% reduction in total overtime through cross-training, motivational leadership, and efficient scheduling.
  ● Maintained optimal inventory levels, resulting in a 95% adherence to the production schedule through tight inventory control.
  ● Ensured 100% alignment of procedures and processes with company policies and corporate objectives to drive organizational vision.

• Drove sustained sales growth by aligning product offerings with customer needs, resulting in a 25% increase in sales revenue.
  ● Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining internal processes and collaboration, measured by a 20% reduction in production downtime.
  ● Streamlined internal processes and collaboration, achieving 20% reduction in production downtime.
  ● Negotiated contracts with stakeholders, resulting in 10% cost reduction.
  ● Achieved a 12% increase in customer acquisition and a 17% improvement in customer retention by devising and implementing strategic, tailored marketing and loyalty programs.

• Supported the development of regulatory frameworks for the national dairy industry
  Conducted industry foresight and analysis to identify and anticipate key sector risks and emerging concerns
• Contributed to the creation and standardization of national regulations for new product categories, including whey-based beverages
• Collaborated with stakeholders to align regulatory standards with industry innovation and food safety requirements
• Supported the evaluation, development, and regulatory approval of new dairy products entering the ecuadorian market.