Oshada Silva

About Oshada Silva

As a results-driven operations leader, I have a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and driving cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. I excel in program planning, execution, and optimization, consistently exceeding goals while adhering to strict timelines and budgets. My expertise includes stakeholder management, fostering collaborative relationships with both internal and external partners to ensure seamless project delivery. I have solid competency in utilizing data-driven insights, supporting decision planning, and enhancing operational efficiency.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership abilities, leading diverse teams to peak performance through effective mentorship and motivation. I have also supported businesses and technical leaders in creating roadmaps that deliver value to customers. With a passion for excellence, I am dedicated to driving success in any role I take on. My diverse skill set, coupled with my commitment to achieving exceptional results, sets me apart as a valuable asset to any organization.As I shared my thoughts/ideas with integrity, work ethic, and analytical skills. Please feel free to contact me at my email/phone with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I’m always interested in making new professional acquaintances.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Production Planning

   HelloFresh

   Jan 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Lead end-to-end production planning for a high-volume, fast-paced food distribution network. Oversee creation and execution of daily production schedules, resolve operational risks, and drive performance optimization across multiple functions. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Procurement, Logistics, HR, and Operations to improve planning tools, mitigate disruptions, and elevate service delivery.• Direct and mentor production planning team, ensuring seamless execution of plans and alignment with business objectives.• Analyzed and improved planning inputs and KPIs, contributing to service-level improvements and cost reductions.• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that optimized production workflow and data utilization across cooking and packing operations.• Leveraged data insights to inform strategic planning and ROI analyses, enhancing long-term operational capabilities.• Cultivated a culture of agility and customer focus, maintaining a strong pulse on customer satisfaction metrics and driving consistent results in a high-growth environment.• Implemented cross-functional stakeholder reporting and risk mitigation protocols that reduced planning deviations and increased production throughput.• Contributed to successful onboarding and integration of new planning software and automation tools to improve forecasting accuracy and execution reliability.

Education

• Perry High School

  High School Diploma

  2008 — 2012

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business and Sustainability

  2012 — 2016

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Teamwork
• Research
• C++
• Google Adwords
• Customer Relations
• Microsoft Word
• Jira
• Pay Per Click (Ppc)
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Development
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• English
• Public Speaking
• Account Management
• Salesforce.com
• Solution Selling
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Enterprise Software
• Health Insurance
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Google Analytics
• Relationship Building
• HR Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint