ALEX CORTEZ

10 N. MINARET ST. | TURLOCK, CA 95380 | 209-241-1172 | ALCORTZ70@YAHOO.COM

SUMMARYProven Operations and Production Leader experienced in Supervision in Manufacturing, Safety, Quality and Logistics. Expertise in the areas of food safety, plant regulatory compliance, operational efficiencies, cross functional experience in the food industry with the capacity to direct multiple tasks/ projects simultaneously with all levels of management, employees, and suppliers. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and build teams in areas of process, systems and company culture.

OPERATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES Management and Supervisor in the food industry. Fresh, Frozen, Raw, Pasteurization, Further Processing Protein, Dairy, Agriculture Operations Packaging and Logistics Training Orientation (Bi-lingual Spanish) HACCP, SQF, USDA, FDA, CDFA, OSHA Industry Trained and Certified Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement Sanitation Management Corporate Social Management

PROFESSIONAL CAREER BACKGROUND

OPERATIONS MANAGER, YOSEMITE MEAT, MODESTO CA. CURRENT

Supervision of Processing Plant Departments in Raw Fabrication, Cut and Pack, and Case Ready operations. Management of all aspects of operations and labor work force in collective bargaining environment with focus on compliance

to all Food Safety Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Policies, and Customer Specification s(HACCP, SQF, USDA, FDA, SSOP, GMP’s).

Active development of team training through instructional design, developmental programs to plant policies and procedures

LOGISTICS SUPEVISOR, DOLE CORPORATION- ATWATER, CA 2014-2016

Management of Logistics for Dole Frozen Food Division. Warehouse direct reports and assistant supervisor. Leader of team safety, operational goals, regulatory standards, training and team development. Monitor of team performance and competencies of department staff providing leadership, coaching, training, and

development

LOGISTICS SUPEVISOR, RALPCORP- LODI, CA 2012-2013

Management of Shipping and Receiving all product flow with direct report of warehouse team. Responsible for adherence and improvement to budgetary standards, regulatory compliance, safety training, and team

development. Sanitation activities monitored and delegate with compliance to standards. (HACCP, SQF, USDA, FDA, SSOP, GMP’s)

OPERATIONS SUPEVISOR, KRUGERS FOODS - STOCKTON, CA 2011- 2012

Daily operations in further processing of IQF and canned vegetables with concentration to continuous operational flow Leadership of direct reports for efficiencies and yield goals maximizing control of production and labor costs. Team development through training in operations, safety, sanitation, and distribution with compliance to all Food Safety

Management Systems

OPERATIONS SUPEVISOR, SAPUTO CHEESE- NEWMAN, CA 2010-2011

Management of pasteurization with adherence to state regulations. Daily operational responsibility of supervision of process flow, monitoring control of all production in assigned areas

Leader in efficiently obtaining production goals and yield standards, reducing waste and increasing output with compliance to all company standards

Employee development and training in areas of GMP, sanitation activities, logistics, and safety being the primary focus

PACKAGING MANAGER, MONTEREY- TEMPLE , PA 2007-2010

Management of Production Plant for packing fresh produce with direct reports of supervisors, leads, and work force. Responsible for management of operational expenses and work force labor with strict budgetary boundaries Leadership and development of plant personnel in all areas of company policies, safety training and procedures, sanitation,

bio-terrorism, and logistics. Ensured compliance to all specifications, regulatory (HACCP, SQF, USDA, FDA, SSOP, GMP’s)

OPERATIONS/ ORIENTATION SUPERVISOR, CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS- OTTUMWA , IA FACILITY AND HAZETON, PA FACILITY 2003-2007

Supervision of Processing Plant Departments in Raw Fabrication, Cut and Pack, and Case Ready operations. Management of all aspects of operations and labor work force in collective bargaining environment with focus on

compliance to all Food Safety Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Policies, and Customer Specification s(HACCP, SQF, USDA, FDA, SSOP, GMP’s).

Active development of team training through instructional design, developmental programs to plant policies and procedures

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, ZACKY FARMS- FRESNO, CA 2003-2001

Daily Supervision of operations in further processing plant with emphasis in Mix, Injection, and Cook-Pac Daily interaction with USDA inspectors in areas of processing and export regulations. Responsible for management of work force in spec adherence, regulatory compliance, safety, plant policy and procedures

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, DIESTEL TURKEY RANCH CORP- SORNORA, CA 2003-2001

Leader and supervisor in operational departments of Specialty Certified Organic Processing Plant in areas of De-Bone, Cut, Injection and Cook-Pac in further processing plant.

Operational Management of Facility, Employees, and Process in conjunction with company and regulatory standards Adherence to all regulatory compliances, safety policies, company procedures, food safety systems, and customer

specifications.

OPERATIONS AND SANITATION SUPERVISOR, FOSTER FARMS- TURLOCK AND CERES, CA FACILITIES; KELSO, WA FACILITY 1987-2003

Production Supervisor accountable for Debone, Cut, Packaging Lines with focus on Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Adherence to all regulatory compliances, safety policies, company procedures, food safety systems, and customer

specifications. Sanitation Supervisor in start- up IQF Facility with implementation and validation of new policies and procedures.

Responsible for training new work force to obtain company initiatives and goals. Feed Mill Operator Lead Person with experience in mixing, loading, receiving and transfer to transportation

CAREER EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

HACCP CERTIFIED SQF LEVEL 2 TRAINED HUMANE HANDLING CERTIFIED OSHA TRAINED USDA REGULATIONS TRAINED FDA REGULATIONS TRAINED

CERTIFIED ORGANIC TRAINED GMP, SOP, SSOP TRAINED INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINED KRONOS, MS, PEOPLE SOFT MECHANICAL DRAFTING AT U of GUADALAJAR, MX BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AT INDIAN HILL JR. COLLEGE

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