Oscar Bravo
Gustine,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at California Dairies Inc., I excelled as a multifaceted professional, significantly enhancing plant safety and efficiency through problem-solving and effective teamwork. My adeptness in machine and equipment operation, coupled with a keen attention to detail, led to surpassing performance targets and fostering a culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UltraFiltration Operator
California Dairies Inc.
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
Safety Team Member
California Dairies Inc.
01.2017 - 11.2024
- Monitored hazardous materials storage areas, ensuring proper containment procedures were followed to prevent spills or leaks.
- Created detailed incident reports, providing valuable data for future risk mitigation strategies.
- Actively participated in safety committees, providing valuable input and helping to drive continuous improvement efforts within the organization.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between team members regarding health concerns or suggestions for improving overall workplace safety.
- Reduced accident rates by proactively addressing hazards and promoting a culture of safety.
Forklift Operator
California Dairies Inc.
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials and finished product.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Plant Forman
California Dairies Inc.
05.2004 - 12.2022
- Managed a team of skilled technicians, fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
- Provided technical expertise on various aspects of plant operations making informed decisions that resulted in optimized systems functionality.
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes and rigorously adhering to industry standards.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for raw materials procurement.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, utilizing software tools for tracking inventory levels, equipment availability, and manpower utilization.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance planning and effective equipment troubleshooting.
- Spearheaded process improvement projects aimed at increasing throughput while minimizing waste generation.
- Streamlined workflow with task delegation, and resource allocation.
- Enhanced safety performance by conducting regular training sessions and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during unplanned incidents, minimizing impact on personnel safety as well as plant operations.
- Established clear communication channels among team members, executives and other leaders, facilitating seamless information flow throughout the plant floor.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Vacation Relief Person
California Dairies Inc.
04.2000 - 06.2004
- Learned and excelled in various departments, such as rising and dropping film evaporators, boxed and niro- dryers, received and unloaded milk, loaded liquid finished product, sanitation, and separators.
- Cleaned in place silos lines, trucks, evaporators and separators
- Drove shuttle and semi- trucks within the plant.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and effectively to adapt to new situations and fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
GED -
Gustine High School
Gustine, CA02-1992
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Production procedures
- Quality assurance
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Issue resolution
- Deadline adherence
- Continuous improvement
Certification
Pasteurizer, General License - Expires 12/31/2026
Sampler and Weigher, Limited - Expires 06/15/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
UltraFiltration Operator
California Dairies Inc.
05.2024 - 11.2024
Forklift Operator
California Dairies Inc.
12.2022 - 05.2024
Safety Team Member
California Dairies Inc.
01.2017 - 11.2024
Plant Forman
California Dairies Inc.
05.2004 - 12.2022
Vacation Relief Person
California Dairies Inc.
04.2000 - 06.2004
Pasteurizer, General License - Expires 12/31/2026
Sampler and Weigher, Limited - Expires 06/15/2025
GED -
Gustine High School
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