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Victor Duran

Summary

. Results-driven Senior Plant Manager with over 20 years of proven expertise in leading operations, supply chain management, and cross-functional teams within the food processing industry. Adept at achieving cost-saving goals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving operational excellence. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager of Operations

Calavo Growers, Inc
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Manage all business operations including 100 employees in 150,000-square-foot premises.
  • Lead a team of 9 department managers in reaching company-wide objectives.
  • Establish annual budgets with measurable, quarterly goals based on research and development.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Oversee all hiring and recruiting efforts within operations.
  • Report to the VP of Operations with full accountability for profits and losses.

Director of Operations

Calavo Growers Inc
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led the operations of 3 facilities and 250 employees.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

General Manager of Operations

Calavo Growers
08.2015 - 11.2021
  • Managed and Supervised construction of new facility in Florida.
  • Trained all incoming employees on sales practices, company operations, expectations and branding.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Acted as the face of the company and initial point of contact for all prospective employees.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.

FDC Manager

Mission Produce
01.2003 - 08.2015
  • Manage all business operations for a 55,000-square-foot Facility
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electromechanical Technologies

Universidad De Guanajuato
Guanajuato, GTO Mexico
06.1996

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Procedure development
  • Performance monitoring
  • Financial statement review
  • MS Office
  • Business leadership
  • Time management
  • Cost savings
  • Human Relations
  • Supply Chain Management

Research Experience

  • Explored and analyzed ethics in the managing operations system in "Operations and Management in the 21st Century" (2017) Berkeley Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
  • Developed research statements and ran surveys and interviews for the thesis "The Manager's Role in Business" (2015) Berkeley Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley


Conference Presentations

  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution Techniques - (2020)
  • Operations, Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Making Conference - (2018)
  • Supply Chain Management conference - (2016)

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • Association for Operations Manager (APICS) - (2022)
  • American Management Association - (2021)
  • Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) - (2019)

Certifications and Licenses

  • Certified Manager Certification (CM), ICPM - (2016)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - (2018)
  • Project Management Certification (PMC) - (2014)

Profession Relevant Skills

  • Deep understanding of how to streamline business operations and engage employees in order to reach company objectives and increase profits.
  • Excellent at analyzing team strengths and leveraging individual assets to reach business goals efficiently.
  • Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
  • Active listener committed to providing helpful feedback tailored to employees' strengths and opportunities.
  • Thorough working knowledge of current and emerging best practices.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Manager of Operations

Calavo Growers, Inc
01.2023 - 06.2023

Director of Operations

Calavo Growers Inc
11.2021 - 01.2023

General Manager of Operations

Calavo Growers
08.2015 - 11.2021

FDC Manager

Mission Produce
01.2003 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Electromechanical Technologies

Universidad De Guanajuato

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