1. JESUS J RIVERA
PO BOX 446
SANTA MARIA, TX 78592
(956) 532-9214 ( Cell )
(956) 351-3608 ( Cell )
Career Objectives
Utilize my skills and knowledge applicable to corporations that would empower
its efficiency and productivity.
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced professional with extensive knowledge in the areas of Financial
Management, including Budget Preparation, Compliance Control, Program
Development, Implementation, Training and Recruiting Program, Research &
Development, Customer Service
Work History
March 22, 2015 –
Present
October 15, 2013 -
January 30, 2015
September 1, 2009 –
October 15, 2013
Mercedes Independent School District - Mercedes, Texas
Food Service Manager
Direct and coordinate the employees engaged in the daily activities at the school
kitchen/cafeteria. Generate effective work schedules to fairly distribute work load.
Operate purchase, inventory and point of sale function on computer. Train others
on equipment, safety, food preparation, serving, presentation and clean up
procedures. Integrate with all management teams.
International Valley Cold Storage - Harlingen, Texas
Production/Quality/Product Development Manager
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or
processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other
records/reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate
current production estimates and outputs.
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or
between departments.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to
meet production goals.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new
employees, or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
Observe work, and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that
operators conform to production or processing standards.
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems,
complaints, or grievances.
Interpret specifications, job orders, company policies and procedures for
workers.
UTI Integrated Logistics – 702 Joaquin Cavazos Dr. Los Indios, TX 78567
Operations Supervisor
Responsible for Customer relations between UTI and Panasonic, shipping and
receiving coordination, associates relations, training, scheduling, personnel
development and labor management. Responsible for communication between
warehouses and customers. Responsible for conducting daily start up meetings,
coordinate operations with management ensuring completion of daily objectives.
Responsible for daily inventories and continuous improvement. Responsible for
implementation of safety programs and maintaining government regulations.

2. Helped implement the Go Green Program for Recycling, Improved Totes
Management efficiency by modifying the line structure and updated all standard
operation procedures. Modified and aligned standard operation procedures for
the receiving department. Was responsible for second shift receiving and
shipping departments for both facilities. Supervised facility 702 first shift
receiving and shipping where I aligned the customer’s materials in racks with the
staging /docks making it more efficient to pick and ship material.
Jul 02, 2007 –
Jun 06, 2009
International Valley Cold Storage - Harlingen, Texas
Production/Quality/Product Development Manager
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or
processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other
records/reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate
current production estimates and outputs.
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or
between departments.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to
meet production goals.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new
employees, or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
Observe work, and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that
operators conform to production or processing standards.
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems,
complaints, or grievances.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and
procedures for workers.
Jul 01, 2006 –
Jun 17, 2007
Advance Food Company - Harlingen, Texas
Production Manager
Trained employees on specific job positions and the safety features of all the
machinery. Trained employees on food safety and good manufacturing practices.
Enforced company policy and governmental regulations. Conducted disciplinary
action to subordinates. Supervised production efficiencies, thru-puts, and labor
reports. Was involved in the creation of new products (R &D)
Jan 01, 2001 –
Jun 17, 2006
Smithfield Foods – Harlingen, Texas
Production/Project Manager
Was responsible for employee safety and throughout comprehensive training
and coaching, achieved 500+ days of no lost time accidents. Managed food
safety by coordinating programs along with FSSI. Managed production
operations, which included ordering materials, submitting yearly budgets, weekly
schedules and employee work schedules. Saved the company over $250.000
dollars on projects and upgrades in one year. Created (SOP’s) standard
operational procedures with flow charts for all of the processes. Implemented
(SPC) statistical process control with a continuous improvement mentality.
Conducted machine capability studies to maximize our lines productivity. Was
involved in the creation of new products in research and development. Was part
of the team that Implemented ISO 14001 environmental management system
(EMS) and SAP System Applications Products in Data Processing.
Jan 01, 1997 –
Dec 31, 2000
Quick-To-Fix Foods – Harlingen, Texas
Supervisor/Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or

3. processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other
records/reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate
current production estimates and outputs.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new
employees.
Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for
workers.
Mar 05, 1993 –
Dec 29, 1996
Tyson Foods – Harlingen, Texas
Lead Man/Operator
Responsible for the operations of the steak lines and warehouse
inventories. CPR/First Aid/Ergonomics.
In charge of the grind blend area which included operating heavy food
processing equipment and calculating formulas. Also responsible for a
deep fry line.
Education
Mar 2006 - May 2006 Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Education Level: Technical or vocational school
Total Hours: 72
Graduated: No
Mercedes High School - Mercedes, Texas
Education Level: High School Diploma
Graduated: Yes
Region One Board Of Education –
Education: accumulated over five hundred hours of continuous education in two
terms served as a School Board Trustee.
Occupational License/Certification
HM 126 F DOT
Hazardous Material Training
Lithium Batteries
International Air Transport Association
Dangerous Goods Training for Magnetized
Material and Lithium Batteries
Skill Path Seminars - Texas
Emergency Response Planning for Your Business
Certification
Region One Education Service Center - Texas
Open Meetings Act
Certification
Mexican American School Board Association - Texas
School Board Continuing Education
Certification

4. Texas Association of School Boards - Texas
School Board Continuing Education
Registration
Radiation Safety Officer Training Course - Provided by
RCE Consulting
Certification
Developing HACCP Plans –
Certificate
Blood Borne Pathogens -
Certificate
Ergonomics –
Training
OSHA –
Training
First Aid & CPR- Adult, AED –
Training
Computer Skills
Typing Speed: 35 Words Per Minute
 Database Software (Oracle, Access, etc)
 EMail Software (Outlook, etc)
 Internet Browser (Netscape, IE, etc)
 Personal Computers
 Presentation Software (PowerPoint, etc)
 Spreadsheet Software ( Excel, etc)
 Word Processing Software (MS Word, etc)
Language Skills
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Spanish - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License
Texas
Endorsement - P - Passenger
References
Lupe Guajardo Adan Luckye
Holt Corporation Operations Manager
Service Manager Coca-Cola
(956) 373-8260 (956)-873-7115

5. Rick Reyes Carmen Galvan
Principle Food Service
Mercedes District Mercedes District
(956) 684-9756 (956) 463-1596
Belinda Lugo Susie Sanchez
School Board President Vice President
(956-684-9594 Valley International
(956) 357-1586

6. Rick Reyes Carmen Galvan
Principle Food Service
Mercedes District Mercedes District
(956) 684-9756 (956) 463-1596
Belinda Lugo Susie Sanchez
School Board President Vice President
(956-684-9594 Valley International
(956) 357-1586