Jose Paz
Bilingual Sales Operations Leader | Produce & Food Industry Expert | Scalable Growth | U.S. & International Market Focus
- Role
- Senior Quality Assurance and Procurement Melon Industry at Legend Produce
- Location
- Yuma, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jose Paz
Results-driven commercial leader with a consistent record of exceeding sales targets across four organizations by cultivating strong client relationships and delivering persuasive, value-based solutions that drive upselling and cross-selling opportunities. A strategic thinker with a sharp instinct for anticipating operational outcomes—actively contributing to executive-level decisions alongside C-suite and senior leadership.Recognized for building and mentoring high-performing teams of 10+ associates, thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, managing competing priorities, and driving cross-functional alignment across sales, procurement, and quality assurance to deliver measurable, scalable results.
Experience
Senior Quality Assurance and Procurement Melon Industry
Oct 2023 — Present · Yuma, AZ, US
Key player in the front end of the business, responsible for ensuring product quality and supporting procurement across U.S. and international markets. Worked closely with company leadership and sales to evaluate, source, and track melon quality and performance. Oversaw QA operations, developed quality systems, managed supplier relationships, and led seasonal performance reviews. Supervised QA staff, coordinated logistics, and contributed to continuous process improvements and strategic sourcing decisions.Key Responsibilities:• Evaluated fruit quality and ensured alignment with customer expectations.• Established quality assurance systems for real-time decision-making.• Reported quality deviations and directed corrective action.• Built and maintained grower and supplier relationships (domestic and international).• Sourced melons and coordinated with sales to meet program volumes.• Conducted post-season analyses and participated in planning meetings.• Managed inventory of packing materials and internal QA controls.• Hired, trained, and supervised QA staff and warehouse teams.• Led special projects and provided ad-hoc reporting for operational KPIs.
Education
Escuela Agricola Panamericana El Zamorano
Agribusiness management engineer
2009 — 2012
Centennial College
Postgraduate Degree
2022 — 2023
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