ARTURO CRUZ

Houston ? Texas ?832-***-**** ? acgdop@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Production Superintendent possessing extensive experience in improving quality, productivity and eliminating waste thru scheduling, sequencing and improvement projects in a batch production facility. Strengths include managing 20 plus Bi-lingual (Spanish) direct reports and fostering team environment to achieve production goals. Commended for exceeding production and safety goals annually throughout plant. Areas of expertise include:

? SAP / MRP ? Production Support

? Master Scheduling ? CIT Continuous Improvement Team leader

? Inventory Control ? Communication

? Project Management ? World Class Manufacturing

? 5S ? Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tarkett ? [Texas Tile Mfg. LLC]

Production Superintendent ? Houston, Texas (2007-Present)

Production Schedule and sequence for finished and semi-finish goods. Oversee Rework, Raw Material and Post Consume waste (recycle) departments along with inventory control. WCM 7 step problem solving methodology. Focused Improvement pillar lead.

? Produced the Master Schedule for all products on production lines and planned and released PO?s for production lines thru SAP using transaction codes MIGO, COHV, CO41, MD04 and CO01.

? Managed and successfully organized on a day-to-day basis supporting departments; Rework, Raw Materials and Post-Consumer Waste including cross training.

? Project team leader for spillage and waste reduction project which as a result a cost savings of 140k in 2013-2014.

? Project team member for Major Project; new production process in which increased productivity and minimized waste resulting in an annual 578k cost savings.

? Project team leader for reduction of down-graded material throughout production line which resulted in a cost savings of 212k in 2012.

Production Line Supervisor (2004-2007)

Tarkett ? [Texas Tile Mfg. LLC]

? Managed 20+ associates.

? Cross trained all associates for all line positions.

? Motivated group to meet goals; OEE, REE and OTIF.

? Conducted Safety meeting on a daily basis

? Sequence products to reach optimal changeover time.

? Project leader for reduction of Color Matching and start-up down time; resulted in a 50% down time reduction. CIT.

Research and Development Lab Tech (1999-2004)

Tarkett ? [Texas Tile Mfg. LLC]

? Raw material analyzing; particle size, moisture and color.

? Lab projects using, double roll lab mills, Bambury mixer, calendars and Brabender Mixer.

? Equipment calibration record and record keeping.

? Night shift lead man for Color Laboratory for 3 years.

? Line Condition Technician and Color Matcher.

J.B. Smith Mfg. [Oil Fittings]

Q.C. Inspector/master calibration/operator ? Houston, Texas (1989-1999)

? Floor inspection of all parts produced; Thread, groove, bevel and taper.

? Inspection of all incoming Raw material: ID, OD wall thickness and tensile testing.

? Calibration and calibration record and certificate keeper

EDUCATION

? North Houston Community College.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINNING / CERTIFICATIONS

Selected to train in:

? OSHA 10 hour class

? Microsoft Office 2010 knowledge: Excel, Word etc.

? Six Sigma Green-Belt Training Level.

? Internal Auditor Training ISO 9001-2000 / ISO 14001.

? Lean and 5S Tools Training.

? Coaching and motivation class.

? Supervisor motivation seminar.

? WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Training and assistant to pillar manager.

? Leadership and Management Skills certification program.

? SAP and MRP

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