Kelly Montoya Email and Phone Number

Resourceful, results-driven operations leader, quality, and safety manager. Proven ability to deliver against plant performance KPIs (safety, quality, productivity), budgets, and projects. Manage all operations to ensure efficient production and high-quality products. Set consistent expectations and drive accountability.Known as an energetic team builder and leader. Love to lead in a diverse and vibrant culture. Dedicated to enhancing both business success and employee engagement. Outstanding active listening, critical thinking, decision-making, process improvement, and problem-solving skills. Native English and Spanish. Core competencies include:» Operations Leadership. At Summit Hill Foods, lead a team of 35 production associates on two shifts. Manage staff needs and position movements. Assist the Scheduler and Plant Manager in coordination of production schedules. Ensure production standards, efficiencies, and schedule attainment are met or exceeded. » Quality and Food Safety. As Quality and Food Safety Manager at Summit Hill, led a team of three. Served as the point-person for USDA, FDA, SQF, Halal, Organic, Kosher, low sodium, and all-natural compliance for regulatory and third-party auditors. Evaluated, updated, and implemented HACCP and food safety programs. » HR and Training. At Summit Hill, provided interim support for all HR functions including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, and training. Trained all new hires. At Nature’s Way, one of 10 employees selected (out of 200) for a six-month assignment to train the team in Green Bay when we relocated operations.kellyca08 [at] gmail.com(801) 623-0218