Rhonda Garza
Akron,OH
Summary
Experienced lead person and machine operator with strengths in bakery machinery operation, equipment troubleshooting, food safety compliance, and team supervision. Known for keeping production running smoothly, training staff, and maintaining quality standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Person and Machine Operator
Schwebel's Baking Company
Youngstown , OH
04.1997 - 07.2026
- Operated ovens, mixers, and packaging equipment in production areas.
- Trained new employees on operation of bakery machinery to facilitate smooth onboarding.
- Trained new bakery staff on safety, equipment use, and preparation steps.
- Coordinated production tasks with coworkers to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Supported dough mixing, proofing, and baking across bakery production lines.
- Prepared ingredients, batters, and fillings from bakery recipes and production schedules.
- Conducted quality checks for shape, color, texture, and freshness to ensure product standards.
- Ensured quality standards were met throughout the production process.
- Maintained clean workstations and followed sanitation and food safety rules.
- Adhered to strict hygiene protocols while handling food items.
- Ensured proper disposal of waste to comply with health and safety standards. materials safely and responsibly in accordance with company policies.
- Reported any malfunctions or damage to equipment to supervisors immediately.
- Operated automated bakery machinery in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitored oven temperatures during baking process.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating machinery.
- Recorded information such as batch numbers, quantities. onto log sheets.
- Transported materials between work stations using a hand truck or cart.
- Observed color of baked products to adjust oven temperatures, humidity or conveyor speeds.
- Completed pre-operational equipment checks to verify readiness for production runs and make necessary adjustments.
- Consulted work orders and job instructions to verify proper processing for each job.
- Loaded and unloaded machinery efficiently to meet productivity targets.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues occurring during production.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
National Intitute of Technology
Cuyahoga Falls, OH05-2005
Skills
- Bakery machinery operation
- Oven temperature control
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Quality inspection
- Food safety compliance
- Production planning
- Lean manufacturing
- Workflow management
- Safety processes and procedures
- Employee training
- Team supervision
- Leadership
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employee evaluation
- Clear communication
Timeline
Lead Person and Machine Operator
Schwebel's Baking Company
04.1997 - 07.2026
Associate of Applied Science -
National Intitute of Technology