Santos Ochoa

Dedicated team leader committed to delivering high quality work and supporting my team members and clients to success. I pride myself on applying innovative processes and actionable thinking to complex problems, adapting to changing environments and projects with strong attention to detail. While my experience spans across different channels, I am always eager to learn more. I look forward to obtaining a position that not only embraces my professional aspirations, but also will challenge and encourage me to grow within my employer.
Results-driven production professional with focus on meeting high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in process optimization and quality control, ensuring reliable, high-quality production.

Knowledgeable production managent, skilled in optimizing production workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record of managing teams to achieve consistent output and quality standards. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

• Supervised team of 30+ staff members.
  
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  
• Managed daily operations of a dairy manufacturing plant, including production planning, inventory management, new employee training, etc...

• Certified , AFCO in depth CIP Systems training , 2018
• Certified , HACCP , Johanna Foods Inc. , 2020
• Certified , PCQI , Braum's Dairy Plant , 2024

• In-depth USDA, FDA, CFR, PMO, HACCP, FSMA.
• SOP, GMP, SQF, Kosher, and Halal knowledge.
• Knowledgeable of HTST milk production workflow.
• Objectives and tasks are accomplished on schedule and within budget.
• Extremely disciplined and organized.
• Proven ability to manage all sorts of standards and maintaining a high level of quality of products sent to customers.
• Resourceful, always with novel ideas and thinking out of the box.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English and strong verbal communication.
• Oversaw 30+ employees (production, packaging, warehouse, processing)
• Worked also SOP, GMP, and some HACCP principles.
• Implemented lean manufacturing techniques and with the rearrangement of production lines and shift activities, production increase with the same numbers of employees and reducing overtime activities.
• Maintaining warehouse inventory and preventive maintenance schedules at all times.
• Performing equipment tests and calibrations as needed.
• Meticulous analyst and excellent problem solver.