Experience

ALBE-Lácteas del Jarama

• Spain
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  • Analyze and maximize cost efficiency of products, elaborate productivity reports and present proposals for continuous improvements of processes and procedures. • Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain line of sight of outputs when analyzing and measuring production goals. In 2021 the company increased its monthly production by 15%, reaching in July a record breaking 1,100 tons. • Reorganize shifts, schedules, roles and responsibilities efficiently in order to maximize productivity, minimize risk and successfully respond to fluctuations of up to 20% month to month in demand. • Plan and supervise the daily production of more than 100 dairy products, while staying below our monthly operational expense. • Collaborate directly in achieving global business revenue goals, defined by upper management, by providing clear communication to our team and setting strategies to maintain alignment with Corporate goals. • Design and implement the layout for the restructure and expansion of 2 manufacturing lines (€1.5M), leading to a surge in productivity (12%) and saving in personnel use. • Develop and standardize an effective traceability system to guarantee food safety that awarded us the IFS certificate. • Mentor, train and coach more than 15 supervisors and 80 production employees to achieve their career goals and maximize their potential. • Evaluate, plan and execute new projects, including product formulas, packaging and design, and all manufacturing activities involved. Show less



Antojos Araguaney

• Spain
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Conceptualized and developed 12 new products for the Company (including ones for existing clients i.e. Costco, Goiko Grill) that included industrial recipe creation, packaging design, and brand image as well as production operations logistics. • Plan and supervise the weekly production schedule of more than 40 products including dairy, frozen items and V range categories. • Recruited, selected and trained more than 30 employees that joined our team as part of the growth and development plans. • Conducted the procurement of all necessary materials critical for production, negotiated contracts/agreements with suppliers ensuring stock products are received at the best price in order to maximize financial margins. • Standardized and optimized all supply chain and logistic activities, improving production times and reducing operation costs by 15% in 5 months. • Conceived and implemented new distribution routes to reduce delivery times by 9.5 hours per week and ensure customer satisfaction. • Designed and developed a second industrial and storage unit, in accordance with the Company’s development plan, to accommodate 14 new accounts secured through marketing strategies. • Established a preventive maintenance plan for all machines, reducing unscheduled downtime by 45 % per month. • Coordinated the management of inventories in different logistics platforms, maintaining optimal stock levels, avoiding loss due to expiration and ensuring the punctual supply to more than 200 national and international delivery points. Show less



Cafe Robla SL

• Caracas, Venezuela

• Founder

  • May 2013 - Sep 2016

  • Founder of Café Robla – a brand focused on producing, selling and distributing organic/artisanal coffee across Venezuela. Created the entire Business plan, setting goals and objectives, establishing the brand’s identity and conceptualizing the image and marketing strategies. Average monthly sales of €15.000. • Analyzed and managed the brand’s position in the market, identified our consumer audience, and applied strategies to increase competitiveness and brand advertisement (i.e., packaging, social media, pop up events, tastings, digital promotions, etc.). More than 60 established clients. • Directed the entire supply chain process of the Business; coffee bean production, packaging, storage and inventory, distribution and final delivery to client. Show less



Maquinarias BALCHIC C. A.

• Venezuela
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Engineer

  • May 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Organized and directed the daily groundwork activities at construction sites, according to data provided by the Civil Engineer. • Supervised the preventive maintenance for all on site equipment, in order to ensure optimum runtime and to maximize the efficiencies of the weekly planned activities. • Managed all field personnel while coordinating the work schedules and communicating clear goals for each operator. • Analyzed daily production KPIs to estimate the productivity of each operator and machinery while identifying areas for improvement. Show less



Crom S.L.

• Caracas, Venezuela

• Assistant Engineer

  • Sep 2011 - May 2014

  • Decreased operational expenses by 7 % related to food production and equipment maintenance by managing and analyzing the total overhead categories affecting monthly spending. • Directed the production process of raw materials, planned the coffee bean selection, sorting, washing and drying process. • Decreased operational expenses by 7 % related to food production and equipment maintenance by managing and analyzing the total overhead categories affecting monthly spending. • Directed the production process of raw materials, planned the coffee bean selection, sorting, washing and drying process.