Manuel E. Rivera
Waukegan, IL 60087
Cell: 224-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To join a company where I can enjoy using my skills to add value
to an organization.
EXPERIENCE:
Coleman Cable ISO 9001 03/27/2006 to 3/12/2010
Waukegan, IL. (Union Environment)
Coordinated the utilization of steam value Mapping to improve lead
time,material flow,Reduce Material lots,Delays and Double Handling prior to
the introduction of cell manufacturing.
Conducted RCA between Quality Manager, Supervisors and operators to
determine and resolve quality issues.
Safety coordinator: direct participation on safety related issues
throughout the plant.
Support all safety activities including, but not limited to, safety
huddles, 5S walks, monthly safety training, safety orientation.
Work with Human Resources and Operations Manager on accident
investigations using Safety Base Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Smurfit- Stone Container ISO 9000 2005 / 2006
Waukegan, IL.
Machine operator (Folding Machine)
SI JACOBSON MANUFACTURING ISO 9000 2003 / 2004
Waukegan, IL
Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to Operations Managers.
Ensure that all production meets required ISO quality standards.
Provided coaching,development,Train,Mentoring for employees.
Prioritize daily machine utilization with customer demand; plan machine set
-up effectively using SMED System.
Plan daily runs based on dates and customer demands.
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR ISO 900*-****-****
Hallcrest Ltd, Glenview, IL
Increase overall Quality by Empowering, Developing and Training employees.
Reduced over Time and continued to improve efficiency without any impact on
productivity.
Shipping and receiving Depts.
Main operations.
Die cutter Machine.
Packaging Machines.
PRODUCTION MANAGER / FINISHING MANAGER ISO 900*-****-****
Chicago Fine blanking, Vernon Hills, IL
Work with Human Resources on employee hiring and retention, training and
development, performance reviews, discipline.
In charge of :
Press and Tool Rooms.
Maintenance.
Packaging lines.
Assembly Department, CNC Department, Quality Department.
Belt Sanding and Vibrating Tumbler Machines.
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR ISO 900*-****-****
KENALL MANUFACTURING, GURNEE, IL
Responsible for 16 Assembly Lines.
Supervised between 35 to 75 employees.
Managed a $4 million budget.
Established work Groups.
Implemented Kanban System
Supported the Implementation of Cell Manufacturing.
Wrote Manufacturing Process for old and new product.
Conduct annual performance appraisals.
Reward and discipline employees when appropriate
Address complaints and resolve problems.
EDUCATION:
Colorado Technical University, Bachelor of Science and Business
Administration Accomplishment: Undergraduate Certificate in Business
Administration.
Certificates: Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals Certificate.
How to Make Teams work in Manufacturing Certificate
Employee Involvement Teams certificate
SKILLS * Fluent in Spanish / English
Computer Literate: Windows 95/98/2003, MS Word, MS Excel, Quattro, AS 400
System, MAS 200 work system, SAP Material Management System.
Good Understanding of Blue Prints and Squematics.
Conducted Training on Waste free Manufacturing.
Supported the Development and Maintenance of all Infrastructure Systems to
include:
Work Place Organization, Error Free Processing, Uninterrupted Flow,
Insignificant Changeovers, SMED System, JIT, Kanban System.
Shipping and Receiving, Ups Systems, Bill of Landings.
Good Understanding of Six Sigma Systems.
5's System.
Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis and formal problem solving Techniques.
Experience working in a Lean manufacturing / Continuos Improvement
environment.