Experience

Empresa Panameña de Alimentos

• Panama
• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Present

  Implemented a waste measurement system, achieving a 58% waste reduction in 18 months Increased the production planning accuracy rate in 26%, by implementing production cycles and synchronizing the production plan with maintenance and hygiene activities. Reduced quality defects by 39%, developing new processes to monitor the effectiveness of implemented actions. Established a data-driven reporting culture for project proposals and discussions. Achieved an execution in compliance with a $200,000+ monthly operations budget, by designing a monitoring methodology. Eliminated the use of disposable plastic bags in the ingredient weighing operation, through sustainable initiatives, reducing waste and operation cost. Led the relationship with the union from the operation’s perspective, managing to maintain a favorable work environment. Designed and implemented a weekly rigorous and dynamic monitoring of essential indicators for the operation, related to productivity, quality, safety, and hygiene. Leading a team of 9 direct reports and a staff of 19 indirect reports. Population in facilities: 400 Member of the leading team that achieved, for the first time, FSSC 22000 standard certification for food manufacturing facilities. Show less



Cafe Duran

• • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  Designed and implemented a productivity bonus plan, achieving a 21% roasting waste reduction and a 12% overtime costs reduction. Achieved operating efficiencies by developing and implementing suitable strategies.Member of the coffee cupping panel for the release of finished product.Led and actively participated in the training of a 3-person direct report staff and a 60-person operational team.Conducted research to identify opportunities for improvement in current production processes.Identified waste generation sources of raw material and packaging material in the processes.Designed a system for the measurement of packaging material waste. Show less

• • Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

  Conducted research to identify opportunities for improvement in current production processes.Identified waste generation sources of raw material and packaging material in the processes.Designed a system for the measurement of packaging material waste.