Wixon Names Becerra Vice President of Operations

Becerra plans a comprehensive gap analysis of the entire system. Utilizing gap analysis methodology enables a company to compare its actual performance with its potential performance.

Jul 29 2010 --- Wixon Inc., a leading food and flavor products manufacturer, has named Ed Becerra vice president of operations. Becerra is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing including safety, quality, cost-effective manufacturing, and management of production personnel.

“My major role is to continue Wixon’s commitment to world-class performance by achieving excellent results in all areas and ensuring all our resources are utilized to their full potential,” he said. “This is in keeping with Wixon’s total commitment to quality and of not only meeting customers’ expectations but exceeding them.”

Becerra plans a comprehensive gap analysis of the entire system. Utilizing gap analysis methodology enables a company to compare its actual performance with its potential performance. “We will be defining elements that need improvement and taking corrective action where needed,” he said.

The gap analysis process will examine every aspect of the business including equipment, processes, quality controls, and staffing.”We will be assessing employee skill set versus the skill set that is required for world-class performance,” Becerra said. “Any challenges will be addressed through more training to achieve the quality we want and enhancing the total team effort. But I am very impressed with the work force at Wixon. It’s very good to see their open-mindedness as well as the desire to exceed.”

Becerra is a seasoned veteran in leading companies to industry standards and best practices. He has more than 25 years of manufacturing and management experience, including general manager, Exxon Chemical; vice president of operations, CHR Hansen; vice president of operations, Associated British Foods; and most recently, director of U.S. operations, Sensient Technologies Flavor Division.

Becerra is a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He and his family reside in Delafield, Wis.