JOHN W. CABRAL
Ashland Virginia Area
acgkly@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/johncabral
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic dynamic multifaceted operations specialist with experience across a wide spectrum of industries. Recognized for my training, process improvement in
procedures directed toward reducing costs. Increasing quality and enhancing efficiencies through building motivated and effective teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Supported, coached, developed, and trained new department hires for exceptional levels of performance and job satisfaction.
• Ability to manage, motivate, train, and gain respect and trust of others.
• Facilitated numerous project and process teams designed to increase effectiveness and safety.
• Communicated effectively, developed, and maintained relationships with plant operation superiors. Communicated service metrics,
monitored and analyzed results, and implemented changes.
• Qualified foreman, working all processes of finished goods through mechanized systems.
• Qualified forklift operator, standup and sit down.
• Initiated system with the logistics department, to recycle lost and/or damaged product back into the production system. This
implementation saved the department approximately $1M annually.
• Co-wrote all operational protocols for Goldco palletizing system.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2012 – 2013 Sunny Delight Littleton, MA
Materials Handler
• Selected all wet/dry ingredients for delivery to all production locations for daily scheduling.
• Operated sit down forklift (propane)
2012 – 2012 Municipal Headquarters (MHQ) Marlborough, MA
Team Member- Operational Logistics
• Processed all new automobile inventories.
• Restructured entire inventory vehicle lot for easier identification and access.
• Delivered finished product to customers.
1986 – 2011 Unilever NAIC Framingham, MA
Finished Goods Daily Operations Supervisor
• Supervised and trained new employees in all aspects of daily operations in the warehouse, distribution and logistics department.
• Facilitated numerous operational teams which designated systems that streamline processes, improve efficiencies and increase safety
awareness.
• In the absence of working foreman, I executed all daily tasks required. Ensure the proper operational performance of post-production
equipment.
• Conducted daily pre and post inspections of all operational equipment.
• Served on and made significant contributions to the Total Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma and Keys to Excellent Programs.
1981 – 1985 United States Air Force Plattsburgh, NY
Service Specialist
• 380th Combat Support/Services Squadron (SVS)
• Base Billeting Office – Front desk operations Director Base Military Hotel
• Squadron Dormitory Manager – in charge of all operations for the facility
EDUCATION
Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration
Associates Degree – Accounting and Finance
United States Air Force – NCO Leadership Prep Course/Management