Jose Diaz

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Facility Director - Operations Manager @ Charlie's Produce - DBA Coke Farm
Chowchilla, CA, US
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Chowchilla, California, United States, United States
About Jose Diaz

I'm Jose, a performance-driven professional with years of strategic leadership and operations management expertise, known for devising and implementing robust policies and procedures that enhance organizational productivity, safety, compliance, and profitability. What makes me stand out from the rest of the candidates is my rich background in spearheading multifaceted projects, supervising cross-functional teams, and optimizing operational performance across diverse facilities and warehouse settings. During my initial career, I was recognized by employers for fostering collaborative work environments, nurturing talent development, and establishing and maintaining high-quality standards to achieve operational excellence. Throughout my career, I have developed a stellar record of conducting inspections, identifying maintenance/repair needs, executing preventive maintenance programs, optimizing equipment reliability, and minimizing downtime. I possess strong background in inventory control, order fulfillment, and supply chain logistics to ensure seamless warehouse operations. My ability to drive process improvement, streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and improve on-time delivery rates has been well appreciated over the years. Moreover, I excel at managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and securing cost-effective service agreements. My notable accomplishments are: Supervised a busy tomato packing season with morning and night shifts, accommodating up to 90 employees in the morning and around 60 employees in the night, dealing with both organic and conventional products. Administered receiving training to all employees while ensuring compliance with ERP systems, such as Famous, Microsoft Dynamics, Produce Pro, and Redline WMS to facilitate FIFO and loading team efficiency. Steered ammonia procedures and training for employees and contractor employees under the Risk Management Program, covering a substantial ammonia system with 22K lbs. of ammonia refrigerant. Established ammonia training procedures for employees and contractors, including ammonia safety, shelter-in-place, and evacuation training along with crafting an Emergency Response Plan. Led food safety, food security, and sanitation programs in compliance with safety and food safety regulations, including employee training and documentation responsibilities. If you want to know more about me, feel free to reach at pepesaldana@rocketmail.com

Jose Diaz's Current Company Details
Charlie's Produce - DBA Coke Farm

Charlie'S Produce - Dba Coke Farm

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Facility Director - Operations Manager
Chowchilla, CA, US
Jose Diaz Work Experience Details
  • Charlie'S Produce - Dba Coke Farm
    Facility Director - Operations Manager
    Charlie'S Produce - Dba Coke Farm
    Chowchilla, Ca, Us
  • Edible Harvest Farms
    Operations And Procurement Director
    Edible Harvest Farms Jan 2024 - Present
    Plantation, Florida, United States
    As the Procurement and Operations Director, I lead and manage all procurement and operations functions within the organization, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with strategic goals. My role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain robustness. Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize supplier performance and reduce costs. Negotiate and manage contracts with key suppliers, securing favorable terms and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct market analysis to identify new suppliers, products, and cost-saving opportunities. Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflows, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency. Implement process improvements and best practices that enhance productivity and reduce operational risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and support overall business objectives. Manage end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand planning, inventory management, and logistics coordination. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders to ensure a reliable supply chain. Implement inventory control systems that reduce excess inventory and minimize stockouts. Lead a team of procurement and operations professionals, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations or the US and Mexico. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, encouraging continuous improvement and professional growth. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team performance and drive accountability. Manage procurement and operations budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial targets. Conduct financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making and strategic planning.
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  • Live Oak Farms
    Operations Manager
    Live Oak Farms Jun 2022 - Jan 2024
    Le Grand, California, United States
    Responsibilities: At Live Oak Farms I led and orchestrated the operations of a multi-commodity organization, driving departmental and organizational performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through the implementation of impactful methods and strategies. In addition to that, I oversaw diverse departments specializing in the growth and packaging of round tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers. Moreover, I headed a multi-shift operation with approximately 300 seasonal employees, managing all aspects of production, safety across four departments, purchasing, and vendor relationships. Further, I controlled functions spanning facilities, including production, warehousing, pricing, and distribution. Also, I acted as a key liaison with top management, actively contributing to the formulation of strategic plans for operational activities. Major Contributions: Spearheaded the development of a cutting-edge cooling facility and the integration of various equipment, such as stackers and product accumulators as well as wrappers for all four commodities with the aim of streamlining operations and reducing labor requirements. Strategized allocation of human resources, oversaw recruitment and placement of necessary staff, established organizational structures, delegated responsibilities, created work schedules, managed staff, and assessed performance. Improved the efficiency of support services, encompassing IT, HR, Accounts, and Finance. Foster coordination and communication among support functions. Led operational plans, including the implementation of a Warehouse Management System, Redline in conjunction with Famous Software. Leveraged financial data to optimize profitability, controlled operational budgets, and controlled inventory. Implement and manage operational plans, including the installation of a Warehouse Management System (Redline) along with Famous Software.
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  • Live Oak Farms
    Director Of Business Operations
    Live Oak Farms Jun 2022 - Jan 2024
    Le Grand, California, United States
    • Directed the operations of a multi-commodity organization, while ensuring the enhancement of departmental and organizational performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies. Supervised the functionality of diverse departments within the organization, specializing in the growth and packaging of round tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers. • Headed a multi-shift operation with approximately 300 seasonal employees responsible for all production, safety in all four departments, purchasing, and vendor relationships. Controlled the functions of various facilities including production, warehousing, pricing, and distribution of goods. Acted as a liaison with top management and participated in the formulation of strategic plans for operational activities. • Spearheaded the development of a cutting-edge cooling facility and the integration of various equipment, such as stackers and product accumulators as well as wrappers for all four commodities with the aim of streamlining operations and reducing labor requirements.• Led operational plans, including the implementation of ERP and WMS systems.• Improved the efficiency of support services, encompassing IT, HR, Accounts, and Finance. Foster coordination and communication among support functions.• Re-organized accounting cost centers and accounts according to what was being spent on each area of the company.• Strategized allocation of human resources, oversaw recruitment and placement of necessary staff, established organizational structures, delegated responsibilities, created work schedules, managed staff, and assessed performance.• Monitored performance, introduced enhancements, and maintained product quality while managing employee productivity in both quality and quantity.• Leveraged financial data to optimize profitability, controlled operational budgets, and controlled inventory.
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  • Deardorff Family Farms
    Plant Manager/Operations Manager
    Deardorff Family Farms Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
    Oxnard, Ca
    Responsibilities: During this position, I managed ten forced air coolers within the facility, overseeing a holding capacity of ~3K pallets of product. It was I who led training initiatives for cooling and shipping personnel, while collaborating with the Human Resources Manager to execute employee safety training, developing Safety Training Programs, and conducting tailgate meetings for all staff. I played a key role in food safety training, encompassing GMPs, COVID-19 protocols, Right to Know regulations, Food Security, and more. Selected Accomplishments: Steered a LEED-certified cold storage facility spanning 110K square feet, encompassing 1150 solar panels, 60K square feet of cooling storage across five rooms, two hydrovac machines, two Northstar ice makers with 50-ton ice capacity each, a tomato packing line, and space earmarked for future cut celery processing. Headed day-to-day cooling operations including hydrovacs as well as programmed automatic cooling processes to confirm timely and accurate product cooling. Managed a substantial celery, strawberry and multiple greens organic and conventional during the heavy shipping season, handling an average of 65K units/day six days per week. Maintained ongoing communication with the sales force to anticipate future commitments by customer and pack type. Oversaw a high tomato production season, such as handling 45K conventional and organic cases on a daily basis. Confirmed daily shipment of an average of 60K packages and the loading of ~120 trucks during peak months. Guaranteed the packing of various tomato packs, colors, bulk packs, and RPCs, in line with customer requests along with packing in various forms such as punnets, clamshells, and bags. Prepared working schedules for multiple shifts and ensured competent supervision for seasonal and yearly operations. Exhibited proficiency in Famous Software and Redline Software Managing Systems.
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  • Fresh Start Bakeries, Inc.
    Production Manager - Shipping Manager
    Fresh Start Bakeries, Inc. Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
    Modesto, Ca
    Responsibilities: In this role, I directed personnel and physical consolidation on the floor to align with shift activities and meet weekly customer requirements. I effectively managed product inventory, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain optimal stock levels. I was known for cultivating enduring working relationships with colleagues and personnel throughout the company. I also formulated the annual budget for approval by the Plant Manager and supervised warehouse activities for both incoming and outgoing shipments. Further, I led loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications and provided training and development for employees in the use of inventory and production reporting. Key Achievements: Guaranteed timely and accurate receipt of products and resolution of work order discrepancies by providing training and development activities for personnel. Inspected material handling equipment for defects, while promptly notifying maintenance personnel or contacting outside service facilities for repairs. Facilitated the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments with questions and programs related to Food Safety and Sanitation matters. Collaborate closely with Plant Management and Customer Service to minimize special deliveries and out-of-code product occurrences. Coordinated documentation of products to ensure timely, damage-free, and accurate shipments to customers. Implemented and maintained a regular trailer inspection program for all incoming and outgoing shipments. Conducted investigations related to any truck damage or shortage discrepancies.
  • Ratto Bros, Inc.
    General Manager - Cooling And Shipping Facility
    Ratto Bros, Inc. Nov 2004 - Jun 2009
    Modesto
    Responsibilities: During this position, I oversaw the shipping/receiving operations, managing a high volume of 12,000 units, coordinating the loading of 20 trucks, and scheduling five long-haul vehicles. Also, I led a year-round team of over 90 staff, with additional seasonal teams ranging from 35 to 40 employees for the basil plucking run and 25 to 35 employees for the watermelon run. Additionally, I established effective communication channels and organizational structure, serving as the central leadership point between the harvest department and the Cooling Facility. I spearheaded advancements in FAMOUS features to enhance usability in reporting, inventory management, receiving, re-pack, and sales modules. Major Highlights: Successfully reduced daily overtime by five hours and increased annual sales by 20% through the implementation of efficient machinery equipment, visual inspections, and higher employee wages. Provided assistance to Harvest Department Managers, Crew Leaders, and individual employees at the field level, enhancing the flow and quality of the product. Introduced sanitation, safety, and workflow procedures, prepared capital expenditure plans, and developed service/maintenance programs. Prepared sanitation schedules and meticulously reviewed documentation of activities and procedures for the AIB annual audit and PRIMUS LABS annual audit. Improved repack efficiency, machine repair and costing data, and truck mileage/log records by developing new database reporting methodologies. Collaborated with the Assistant Facility Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to schedule cooling equipment maintenance and/or replacement. Achieved outstanding AIB and PRIMUS LABS audit ratings by implementing clear and concise processes and procedures for rapid production. Coordinated inventory requirements for cartons, wood pallets, Chep pallets, and RPC containers.
  • Duarte Nursery, Inc
    Shipping Manager/In House Sales/Customer Service
    Duarte Nursery, Inc 1997 - 2004
    Hughson, Ca
    DUARTE NURSERY, INC., Hughson, CA 1997-2004Shipping Manager/In House Sales/Customer ServiceManaged a team of up to 120 employee and $25M in annual sales. Oversaw shipping and packing list preparation, customer services, and order taking. Directed shipment of 12 million grapevines, 500,000 fruit and nut trees, and approximately 90,000 poinsettias across California and Oregon. Planned production and distribution schedules for up to ten drivers and data reporting needs for office personnel. Provided leadership and sales support for 3,500 clients and vendors ensuring accurate order preparation and change communication. Interfaced with winery field supervisors and vineyard owners regarding specific orders and scheduling. Worked with safety and HR to audit worker compensation insurance policies, CHP BIT program, DMV reporting, and repair and maintenance program. Pioneered a refined structure for planning, analysis, and product flow by implementing Oracle database order entry functions within six months of software implementation. Championed implementation of more efficient reporting procedures by effectively organizing and tracking expenditures and payroll related projects.

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Jose Diaz works for Charlie's Produce - Dba Coke Farm

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Jose Diaz's current role is Facility Director - Operations Manager.

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Jose Diaz attended Modesto Junior College, Antioch High School.

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