VALENTIN SANDOVAL
Northridge,USA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Foster Farms, excelling in production scheduling and team management. Expert in process improvement and conflict resolution, driving efficiency and quality in high-pressure environments. Skilled in training and development, fostering a culture of safety and performance excellence among diverse teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management/Bidding
Controlled Environment
Glendale, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Initial technician learning in the field of Hvac, construction, and servicing
- Currently taking General Contractor demands by doing job walks, and doing job proposals
- Constant communication with team leaders and vendors to get accurate pricing for potential projects
Distribution Supervisor
Foster Farms
Fresno, CA
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Led a team of 55 Team Members in the Weigh and Price Department where product is packed to meet customer orders at an efficient packing rate to meet KPI Metric all while ensuring all quality demands are met.
- Responsible for the Loading Dock/Shipping area ensuring transfer loads, direct shipments, and district loads are shipped on time.
- Managed daily safety talks with the department and trained staff on production protocols.
- Operated programs such as Kronos for time sheets, Blade for scheduling of the products, and operated SAP program for orders to meet customer demands
Production/ Maintenance Manager
Neil Jones Food Company (Tomatek)
Firebaugh, CA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Held several different positions from Yard Foreman to Line A Supervisor from July 2014- March 2019
- Managed production and maintenance operations within the pouch department. Managing all personnel within a shift in compliance to GMP’s and HACCP procedures during main season pack. Included 6 Foreman’s and 100 regular employee’s
- Major focus during off season is directing 7 packaging mechanics. Delegating overhauls on the packaging equipment and ensuring the completion of all work orders
- Coordinated with cross functional teams (quality, R&D, ingredients, shipping, and other departments) to ensure product consistency from start to finish and resolving any process flaws
- Analyzed process flow to create capital projects to improve efficiencies and reduce downtime
- Set and monitored production standards for units produced, produce quality, labor cost, employee safety, raw material yields, and cost control to ensure production meets company standards
- Review processing schedules and production orders for inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duties assigned, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
- Manage direct reports, including hiring, training, and performance management and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA01.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision making
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Safety protocols
- Production scheduling
- Process improvement
- Performance management
- Critical thinking
- MS office
- Training & Development
Timeline
Project Management/Bidding
Controlled Environment
09.2025 - Current
Distribution Supervisor
Foster Farms
01.2025 - 07.2025
Production/ Maintenance Manager
Neil Jones Food Company (Tomatek)
07.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
California State University, Fresno