GSF Career Spotlight: Enrique Espeleta

Enrique Espeleta’s career at GSF began in 2009, a pivotal year that marked the intersection of opportunity and ambition. He joined the City of Industry, California manufacturing facility as a Process Improvement Manager, a role that would shape not only his professional trajectory, but also his personal growth.

Embracing Challenges

In his initial position leading various process engineering, product quality, and formulation projects, Enrique’s knack for innovation and optimization quickly garnered attention. By 2010, GSF entrusted him with managing the Quality department as the Quality Systems Manager, while also retaining his original responsibilities as Process Improvement Manager. He seized the opportunity to merge his skills in quality assurance with process enhancements, contributing significantly to GSF’s operational excellence.

As his GSF career progressed, Enrique’s hard work and dedication paid off. In 2014, he earned a promotion to Senior Process Improvement Manager and took on the added responsibility of overseeing Engineering during a transitional period. This experience honed his leadership abilities, enabling him to guide his teams through challenges with resilience and creativity.

“GSF has allowed me to grow in my professional career by providing many opportunities in different areas of the business,” said Enrique. “I enjoy helping our various facilities in the areas of sanitation, engineering, and quality.”

The Impact of Leadership

In late 2022, he assumed the role of Global Director of Sanitation, managing sanitation operations across all 13 GSF facilities, a significant responsibility that underscored the company’s trust in his expertise. Enrique is working to elevate sanitation protocols at each facility to world-class standards.

Throughout his journey at GSF, Enrique credits the supportive leadership team and the company’s steadfast culture as meaningful influences on his growth. He recalls the guidance he received from previous leaders, whose commitment to GSF’s Creed and Values continues to inspire him to lead with integrity and empathy.

“GSF’s culture has been the most impactful benefit in my career. The Creed and Values are evident at all levels of the organization,” shares Enrique. “They are the backbone of everything I do—especially during tough times, knowing that I’m not alone in my career journey.”

A Culture of Growth

GSF’s culture of growth and generosity have also made a lasting impression on Enrique’s career. He appreciates that associate well-being remains at the forefront, as the company strategically evolves. This motivates him to do even more, as he enjoys the satisfaction in helping different facilities enhance their sanitation, engineering, and quality measures.

Enrique’s journey, marked by professional development and personal fulfillment, illustrates the profound result of a supportive workplace. With every step, Enrique embodies the values that GSF cherishes and continuously strives to elevate not just the associates he works with, but the entire organization.