Timothy Morales
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven and safety-conscious Food Manufacturing Leader with over 7 years of hands-on experience in high-volume production environments, including 4 years in dedicated supervisory roles. Specialized in executing strict U.S. Military/DLA protocols for MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) shelf-stable products. Track record of rapid promotion based on leadership ability, reliability, and operational excellence.
Proven expertise in optimizing complex assembly lines, reducing machine downtime, and enforcing strict FDA, USDA, and GMP compliance. Skilled at training, mentoring, and leading diverse crew sizes to safely exceed shift production goals.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
STERLING FOODS INC
San Antonio
10.2021 - Current
- Enforced military-grade production protocols for shelf-stable MRE components, ensuring 100% compliance with government contracts and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) standards.
- Directed daily shift operations for deposit-side production, managing crew members to safely achieve manufacturing targets.
- Monitored product consistency and ingredient flow to ensure compliance with food safety and brand quality standards.
Depositor
STERLING FOODS INC
San Antonio, Texas
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Promoted to Team Lead after demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities, reliability, and deep technical knowledge of the deposit-side floor.
- Monitored deposit-side equipment setup and ensured safe handling of raw ingredients under strict time constraints.
- Collaborated closely with shift team members to hit aggressive production goals while maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment.
- Executed daily operational tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to solve issues and meet production goals related to products and services.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
Machine Operator
Texas star and nut
Boerne, Texas
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Set up, calibrated, and operated all primary production and packaging machinery with zero safety incidents over a 3-year tenure.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance and rapid troubleshooting on the floor to maximize equipment uptime and minimize line delays.
- Inspected raw materials and finished goods to identify defects, maintaining a high-quality product standard.
Team Leader
Maruchan Texas
Von Ormy, Texas
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw high-speed automated production and packaging lines for instant ramen noodle soups, optimizing material setup and personnel placement to streamline operations.
- Led daily team meetings to align production schedules and priorities, enhancing team coordination.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Facilitated communication among team members to swiftly resolve workflow issues.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Enforced workplace safety regulations and promoted a safe working environment.
Education
Windham School District
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Directed, trained, and motivated shift crews to meet and exceed daily production goals
- Resource Allocation: Effectively assigned personnel and tasks based on real-time production line demands
- Conflict Resolution: Deescalated workplace issues quickly to maintain a positive, cooperative, and safe environment
- Shift Performance Tracking: Managed production logs, downtime reports, and output metrics for senior management
- Workplace Safety Enforcement: Led daily safety briefings and ensured full team compliance with OSHA regulations
- High-Speed Equipment Operation:
Expertise in configuring, operating, and troubleshooting high-volume production machinery - Production Line Optimization: Proven ability to monitor, adjust, and streamline assembly lines for maximum efficiency
- Food Safety & Compliance: Strict adherence to FDA, USDA, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines
- Inventory & Materials Management:
Experience overseeing the steady flow of deposit-side ingredients and production materials - Quality Assurance Monitoring: Regular inspection of final products to ensure strict brand standards and zero-defect output
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Depositor
STERLING FOODS INC
11.2022 - 08.2023
Team Leader
STERLING FOODS INC
10.2021 - Current
Machine Operator
Texas star and nut
03.2020 - 11.2022
Team Leader
Maruchan Texas
07.2019 - 01.2020
Windham School District