Leadership & Team ManagementLead operations, collaborating closely with finance and cross-functional teams. Define and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and implement performance-based incentives to align with business goals.International & Domestic Business OperationsManage global operations and negotiations across multiple countries. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, with experience overseeing plants in four countries. Skilled in navigating cross-border regulations, currencies, and cultural differences. Focus on service levels, cash flow, plant management, and improving international business efficiency.Negotiations & ProcurementExpert negotiator securing long-term deals for raw materials, packaging, and equipment. Adept at negotiating credit terms, building supplier relationships, and collaborating with legal teams, service providers, and banks for sustainable agreements.TOC Practitioner & Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)Specialize in eliminating operational bottlenecks using TOC principles, including buffer management and throughput accounting. Implement CCPM to optimize timelines, manage constraints, and streamline task prioritization for resource allocation.Risk ManagementExperienced in operational risk management, supplier selection, diversification, and business continuity. Skilled in financial risk, focusing on optimizing credit terms and cash flow to ensure operational sustainability.Food Safety System Design & AuditsDesign and implement food safety systems in compliance with regulations. Lead audits (FDA, SQF, GFSI) and develop supplier approval programs to maintain quality across the supply chain.Irradiation Sterilization & PreservationExpert in gamma, x-ray, and e-beam sterilization techniques. Assess pricing, throughput, and negotiate volumes with service providers to ensure effective preservation methods.Quality Control & Product ReceptionOversee product reception and quality control teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Manage claims for non-compliant suppliers and ensure timely production readiness.Food Dehydration & New Product DevelopmentLead pet food product development, specializing in dehydration techniques and innovation. Ensure quality control, distribution efficiency, and market competitiveness.ERP ImplementationLed successful implementation of two ERP systems, aligning operational workflows with strategic goals and improving system integration.