Rudy Palmas
Henderson
Summary
Highly motivated hard working goal-driven manager with wide exposures to high volume production and warehouse environments which require well versed expertise in problem solving, troubleshooting, utilization of resources and production management skills.
Results-driven management professional with proven track record in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring operational efficiency while adapting to evolving demands. Strong skills in resource management, process improvement, and safety compliance. Reliable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and decisive action.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fulfillment Plant Manager
Purfoods LLC
11.2018 - 06.2025
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Developed training programs to upskill workforce and improve productivity.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve employee engagement and job satisfaction.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
- Boosted team morale and efficiency through leadership and development initiatives.
- Established metrics to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Enhanced communication between shifts, ensuring smooth handovers and continuity.
- Fostered culture of safety, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to improve overall plant performance.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
Production Manager
DS Services
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Direct teams (i.e. individual supervisors, line operators, maintenance, QC and transport drivers, etc.) in effectively managing each respective department.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal and/or company policy and procedures.
- Managed and led teams in all direct and indirect production processes required to produce and deliver a variety of finished, bottled water products to consumers and customers.
- Provided coaching and direction to ensure success in meeting required outputs and schedules, strong emphasis on team participation and understanding of KPI and efficiency goals and expectations.
- Communicated production targets and priorities effectively to manufacturing and support teams.
- Developed annual operating budgets and capital requirements. Acted as project manager of all capital projects.
- Was responsible for developing and implementing appropriate cost saving projects for production and warehouse operations. Generated and implemented ideas for continual process improvement.
- Maintained production and inventory records. Provided weekly/monthly reporting as required through the process of P&L calls.
- Responsible for maintaining all applicable production permits current and ensure that the facility complies with all local, state, federal and company policies.
- Managed employee selection, training, performance evaluation, documentation, salary and termination processes.
- Maintained a high standard for Safety and Quality focus. Held weekly/monthly safety huddles and covered specific topics, provided associates with detailed training in Lockout/Tagout, IIPP, BEAP, proper use of PPE’s, and EH&S.
Production Supervisor/Manager
DS Services
07.2008 - 05.2014
- In the role of production supervisor was responsible for all aspects of production. Reported directly to Division Director, no acting production manager, responsibilities were same as for production manager.
Production Coordinator II
DS Services
04.2001 - 07.2008
- Coordinated production schedules, assisted manager with BOM inventory and product ordering, daily production reports, presentation of safety and quality huddles to production associates. Performed monthly inventory cycle counts, prepared production stats report for P&L calls. Responsible for maintaining plant stocked, handled all purchasing of equipment and maintenance supplies, along with maintenance scheduling of all line equipment.
Education
Business Management
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
- Performance improvements
- Production scheduling
- Facility management
- Training programs
- Team building and development
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Cost control
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
In last position, grew facility of 12 associates in small warehouse location to a larger facility operating with 84 associates and production with 3 shifts.
Certification
- Certified Plant Operator April 13, 2018 – December 31, 2021 Issued by IBWA
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) March 15, 2017 - Present Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Developing and Implementing HACCP Workshop February 24-25, 2020
- Corrective and Preventive Action and Root Cause Analysis Workshop June 3, 2025
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Fulfillment Plant Manager
Purfoods LLC
11.2018 - 06.2025
Production Manager
DS Services
05.2014 - 08.2018
Production Supervisor/Manager
DS Services
07.2008 - 05.2014
Production Coordinator II
DS Services
04.2001 - 07.2008
Business Management
Additional Information
Extensive experience with day-to-day manufacturing based production management, encompassing skills and responsibilities for staff supervision and training, administrative documentation, production planning and control activities in addition to managing preventive maintenance programs, process improvement initiatives, quality control and cost containment functions. Experience in warehouse management and distribution. Responsible for all plant activities and responsibilities to include fleet and facilities maintenance. Point person for all internal and external audits and plant reviews. Extensive knowledge and training in Safety and Quality through specialized topics as EH&S, IIPP, BEAP, Lockout/Tagout, Forklift Certification, cGMP, HACCP and FSMA.
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