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Ruben Patino

Rosemount,MN

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record, excelling in operations management and safety compliance. Expert in process optimization and lean manufacturing, driving continuous improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Passionate about fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve operational excellence and exceed performance goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Catallia Mexican Foods
Eagan , MN
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for leading the daily activities of a team of production and Warehouse department. Accountable for achieving operational goals, while maintaining quality and safety standards. Responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment through participation in corporate programs, and adhering to operational and personnel policies and procedures. With a focus on the success of the overall operation, working closely with the quality, and maintenance teams to maintain optimal quality, safety, and efficiency.

Manufacturing Manager

Faribault Foods
Faribault, MN
08.2015 - 05.2023
  • Provide leadership for the manufacturing and maintenance teams for a state-of-the-art USDA/ FDA food processing/ canning facility. Provide leadership to 5 direct reports and 125 indirect employees for 6 processing lines. Oversee day to day operations of the overall manufacturing processes. Ensure productivity levels met scheduled demands at a rate that met internal KPI requirements. Recruit, develop, and train frontline managers, supervisors, and leads. Forecast requirement; prepare budgets, schedules expenditures, analyze variances. Reviewed reports and enforced company policies to ensure all environmental, financial and safety procedures were met.

Maintenance Manager

Faribault Foods
Faribault, MN
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Over the maintenance the department that consisted of 2 Supervisors, 20 mechanics, 3 control technicians and 2 shop attendants. Manage and implement preventable maintenance and reactive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS. Oversee all the utilization and upkeep of all processing equipment, facilities, and utilities for 1 million square foot facility. Manage budgets for labor and spare parts. Manage inventory levels of all production consumables, tools, and spare parts (plant storeroom). Manage millwright and outside vendor work during plant construction and normal operation. Implement and navigate training programs for technicians and processing associates.

Continuous Improvement

Apex International
Chaska, MN
09.2012 - 08.2014
  • Analyze and implement cost saving initiatives throughout the company. Manage line set up for new and existing products, and make changes to packaging as needed. Implement lean methods to increase productivity and minimize cost. Implementation of maintenance programs and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Work with new and existing customers to find cost savings and improve customer service.

Production Supervisor

Apex International
Chaska, MN
10.2010 - 09.2012
  • Oversee production for 15 bottling lines and 40+ employees. Ensure adherence to company policies and safety regulations. Navigate production to ensure schedule adherence. Perform all performance reviews, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.

Supervisor

Snyders of Hanover
Goodyear, AZ
10.2006 - 10.2010
  • Oversee the night shift processing, packaging processes and employees. Ensure that all FDA, and AIB regulations were adhered to as well as company policy. Perform weekly facility and equipment sanitation practices. Perform all performance reviews, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

  • Production management
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory control
  • Budget management
  • Process optimization
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Change management
  • Cultural awareness
  • Continuous improvements

Timeline

Operations Manager

Catallia Mexican Foods
07.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Manager

Faribault Foods
08.2015 - 05.2023

Maintenance Manager

Faribault Foods
08.2014 - 08.2015

Continuous Improvement

Apex International
09.2012 - 08.2014

Production Supervisor

Apex International
10.2010 - 09.2012

Supervisor

Snyders of Hanover
10.2006 - 10.2010

High School Diploma -

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