PERCY STUART LOPEZ

* Directly supervise a 30-member production team, ensuring seamless 24/7 operations and strict adherence to safety and quality protocols.

*Achieved a 40% reduction in material waste by implementing a new standardized work-flow and real-time data monitoring system.

* Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis, increasing overall production efficiency by 30%.

* Maintain a 100% compliance rate with rigorous safety protocols, resulting in zero reportable incidents during tenure.

* Managed a diverse staff of 30 employees, overseeing daily plant operations and resource allocation to meet aggressive shipping deadlines.

* Implemented cost-reduction strategies and tracked KPIs, resulting in a 20% improvement in labor-hour efficiency.

* Partnered with the Engineering department to troubleshoot machinery, reducing unplanned downtime by 50%.

* Led recruitment and onboarding for new production staff, decreasing the training ramp-up time by 15%.

*Led a high-performance team of 60 employees, managing talent selection, performance reviews, and professional development.

* Optimized inventory planning and facility space utilization, which significantly reduced overhead costs and improved material flow.

* Spearheaded innovative process improvements in the roasting/mixing department, driving substantial gains in throughput and cost-efficiency.

* Fostered seamless cross-functional coordination between Production, QA/QC, and Distribution to ensure 100% on-time delivery.

* Guided daily operations for a world-class manufacturing facility, ensuring top-tier quality control for global brands.

* Maintained and optimized machine operation schedules, achieving high-volume production standards while minimizing mechanical downtime.

* Mentored and trained a workforce of 12 operators in high-speed packaging and production techniques.