Manuel Moreno
Modesto,CA
Summary
An accomplished and dedicated operations management professional with extensive experience acquired over 26 years in beverage and packaging. Expert in systems analysis, design, installation, and repair, with extensive experience in troubleshooting and optimizing operations and customer service. Proficient in planning, organizing, and supervising operations, manufacturing and production processes, and service delivery to produce the desired outcome of a high-quality product or service that satisfies customer demands. Hold credit for Interacting effectively with cross-functional departments to streamline operations and achieve business success in fast-paced environments. Possess verifiable leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that help put across things with a crisp point. In addition, transform a low-performing team into a high-caliber workforce through clear communication, exceptional mentoring skills, and a proven ability to work with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams. I have a solid track record of achieving goals and delivering my best at every step to provide optimal results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Engineer
California Natural Products
02.2024 - Current
- Organize and manage team projects in alignment with specific project goals.
- Design industrial processes involving heat transfer, fluid flow, vacuum and pressure.
- Coordinates with outside contractors and vendors for plant improvements and upgrades.
- Supervises company employed construction/manufacturing personnel making continuous plant additions and upgrades.
- Manages special technical projects as directed by the owner of the company.
- Applies engineering principles to the design of processing lines for new products (wine, spirits, soy, etc).
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective communication with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Complied with applicable mechanical and electrical regulatory standards for manufacturing/production plant operation.
- Organized and managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling and delegation.
- Provided technical support to the production team, troubleshooting issues and offering swift resolutions.
- Enhanced plant efficiency by implementing process improvements and equipment upgrades.
- Designed custom tools or fixtures when required, enhancing worker safety and job efficiency.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with industry guidelines and integrating them into plant operations as needed.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment failures and increasing overall reliability.
- Led root cause analysis efforts to identify recurring problems and develop long-term solutions.
- Designed and enforced best-practice methodologies.
- Coordinated with outside contractors for specialized services, ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
- Conducted regular safety audits, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Served as point of contact during plant emergencies, overseeing disaster recovery and expediting restoration efforts.
- Remained abreast of new and emerging industry regulations and guidelines for plant operations.
- Improved plant layout design to maximize space utilization and increase overall productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
- Evaluated new technology options for potential integration into existing processes, increasing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance through proactive inspection and scheduling of repairs.
- Assisted in procurement strategies by providing input on vendor selection based on cost analysis and performance metrics.
- Drafted preventive maintenance schedules around avoiding service disruptions and equipment breakdowns.
- Audited and trained maintenance personnel to verify presence of necessary skills and competencies.
- Mentored junior staff members on industry best practices, promoting continuous learning within the engineering team.
- Implemented energy-saving measures, resulting in reduced operational costs without compromising productivity.
- Prepared performance appraisals of plan personnel, highlighting exceptional performances and illustrating remedial requirements.
- Developed training programs for junior engineers and technicians, fostering a skilled workforce capable of handling complex tasks independently.
- Created standardized set-ups for staff workstations and tools to streamline opening and closing operations.
- Optimized production rates by analyzing equipment performance and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Managed plant projects from conception to completion, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Identified appropriate methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Developed products and prototypes for various types of product designs.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Mitigated supplier risk through investigation and sourcing of qualified suppliers and on-site evaluations of processes and capacities.
- Designed proformance tests for the newly installed Moyer/case packer to check for quality.
- Secured necessary permits for company operations by accurately preparing applications detailing compliance with applicable regulations.
- Promoted a culture of safety throughout the organization by consistently emphasizing its importance during meetings, trainings, and daily operations.
- Reviewed facility layout designs for new construction projects to ensure adherence to EHS best practices from the planning stage onwards.
- Served as a liaison between management and regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while addressing any concerns or non-compliance issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Senior Maintenanace Manager
Camomi/Fior Di Sol
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Directly oversee the daily activities of the maintenance technicians to ensure optimal operation of production equipment and production lines.
- Direct and supervise maintenance shifts for winery operations. supervise maintenance department and attain department goals and standards, costs, productivity, quality, and safety.
- Perform frequent on-the-job inspections to ensure safe work habits, safe work areas, quality of workmanship, effectiveness of maintenance and repairs.
- Prepare work schedules and mechanic duty assignments as required to support the total maintenance program and requirements of production personnel.
- Evaluate, prioritize, and schedule repair requests to ensure timely completion of repair actions.
- Develop on-the-job training programs for new personnel, evaluate and document training records, develop training requirements for new equipment.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Implemented condition-based monitoring systems on critical assets, allowing for proactive identification of potential failures before they impact production.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex maintenance issues.
- Improved safety records by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management, reducing carrying costs while ensuring availability of critical components when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, including plant managers and production supervisors, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving common goals.
- Championed energy efficiency initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings over time.
- Evaluated emerging technologies in the maintenance field, making recommendations for potential implementation to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation of equipment history, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating efficient troubleshooting efforts.
- Reduced downtime by effectively prioritizing and scheduling maintenance tasks.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to a reduction in equipment breakdowns and improved overall production efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of maintenance activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for maintenance staff, resulting in increased skill levels and reduced turnover.
- Oversaw facility upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials required for maintenance projects.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through streamlining processes and optimizing resource utilization.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Director of Bottling & Packaging Operations
McManis Family Vineyards
11.2013 - 08.2019
- Responsible for managing facility operations in a 20-person bottling facility with a 700,000 annual case plan
- Managed $14.5M in capital projects as part of a four-year expansion plan and oversaw bottling, warehouse, inventory control, and purchasing functions, implementing new WMS systems
- Facilitated the highest annual output in company history while simultaneously reducing operating costs by 20%
- Developed a theory of operations plan for suppliers, including de-bulking, box-forming, vision systems, case packing, and partition inserting, along with selecting and installing Bag-in-a-Box and full bottling line
- Hired production line operators and QC technicians to achieve daily line efficiencies up to 95% to 98%
Mobile Bottling Operations Manager
G-3 Enterprises
01.2009 - 11.2013
- Responsible for workforce management of 16 employees, consisting of four team leaders and two supervisors
- Led bottling and warehouse functions on four mobile lines with an overall budget of $1.7M
- Collaborated with the entire division through ISO 14000 and 9000 certification processes
- Served as a manager for mechanics who performed repairs, PMs, and installation of new equipment
- Directed training in lock-out-tag-out, fire extinguishing, and forklift operation for direct reports
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, instructing operators on HMI I-O screens to inspect and repair production lines
Education
General Education Diploma (GED) -
Tracy High School
Tracy, CASkills
- Strong Technical abilities in root cause & process improvement
- Bottling & Packaging Operations
- Project Planning & Management
- Plan Development & Execution
- Supplier & Contract Management
- People & Resource Oversight
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Sustainability & Compliance
- Staff Training & Development
- Assisted in ISO 9001, 22000
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Reliability engineering
- Testing
- Maintenance
- Operations management
- Predictive maintenance
- Industrial automation
- Production planning
- Waste reduction
- Industry standards
- Process control
- Environmental compliance
- Design
- Mechanical aptitude
- Code inspections
- Emergency maintenance
- Site surveys
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Machine operation
- Responsible and dependable
- Continuous improvement methods
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Operational efficiency
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Bill of material (BOM)
- Flexible schedule
- Workspace organization
- Analytical thinking
- Financial analysis
- Root-cause analysis
- Equipment installation
- Manufacturing performance reports
- Cost reduction
- Capital purchases
Professional Development
General Education Diploma (GED), Tracy High School, Tracy, CA, Belbin Leadership Training, OSHA Trained, CPR Certified, Six Sigma Green Belt training, 5S training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Plant Engineer
California Natural Products
02.2024 - Current
Senior Maintenanace Manager
Camomi/Fior Di Sol
08.2019 - 02.2024
Director of Bottling & Packaging Operations
McManis Family Vineyards
11.2013 - 08.2019
Mobile Bottling Operations Manager
G-3 Enterprises
01.2009 - 11.2013
General Education Diploma (GED) -
Tracy High School
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