Roger Bautista
Cockeysville,MD
Summary
Professional Summary Results-driven Senior Production Manager with over 7 years of
experience in food manufacturing, specializing in ready-to-eat (RTE) products. Proven ability to
lead production teams, ensure compliance with USDA regulations and HACCP principles, and
drive operational excellence. A strong advocate for teamwork, safety, and continuous
improvement, dedicated to fostering a collaborative work environment that empowers employees
to achieve their best.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Production Manager
Vanns Spices
11.2020 - 2025
- Lead and oversee daily operations for production teams in processing and packaging
areas, ensuring compliance with FSMA food safety regulations and maintaining a culture
of accountability.
Droved production efficiency and quality by optimizing yields and minimizing waste,
aligned with sustainability goals.
Managed production schedules, line performance, labor allocation, and material
availability using ERP systems to exceed operational goals.
Collaborated with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, and Human Resources
to address operational challenges and improve performance.
Conducted daily pre-shift (daily vitals) meetings to communicate objectives, track KPIs
such as throughput and downtime, and celebrate team achievements.
Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, labor utilization,
and equipment performance.
Production Supervisor
Panera Bread
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Supervised production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and
compliance with food safety regulations.
Championed a culture of safety by enforcing OSHA regulations and company policies,
securing a safe work environment for all employees.
Mentored and trained production staff to enhance skills and foster a motivated team
culture.
Assistant Production Manager
Cuisine Solutions
01.2013 - 02.2019
- Assisted in managing daily operations, focusing on quality improvement initiatives that
increased productivity and reduced costs.
Developed and maintained work instructions and performance reports to support
executive decision-making.
Evaluated team performance, provided hands-on training, and implemented corrective
actions for productivity enhancements. - Directed all phases of production, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and
quality assurance protocols.
Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, effectively communicating with
management to resolve inefficiencies.
Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades to meet production demands, while
enforcing safety standards.
Production Supervisor
Cuisine Solutions
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Directed staff of 12 personnel and managed on Overnight shift.
- Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond to issues appropriately.
- Developed and enforced safety standards and procedures for food quality and sanitation purposes.
- Identified problems and proposed solutions to management team.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
San Carlos
Guatemala City 2010
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
USDA Compliance and Safety Standards
HACCP and Food Safety Expertise
ERP Systems Proficiency
Strategic Planning and Execution
Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
Strong Communication and Decision-Making Skills
Timeline
Sr Production Manager
Vanns Spices
11.2020 - 2025
Production Supervisor
Panera Bread
03.2019 - 10.2020
Assistant Production Manager
Cuisine Solutions
01.2013 - 02.2019
Production Supervisor
Cuisine Solutions
02.2011 - 01.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
San Carlos
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