Joel Chavez Fluent in Spanish and USDA Certified
***** ******** ***** ***** • Adelanto,CA 92301 • Phone:909-***-**** • Email:***********@*****.*** Operations Management
Action-driven leader offering more than 17 years of progressive experience in delivering profitable performance in competitive markets;able to create roadmaps and lead rapid-fire integration strategies to grow profits,increase sales revenue,and improve current processes to enhance efficiency. Professional Strengths
Day-to-Day Operations
Quality Control/Assurance
Process Improvements
Performance Metrics
Analytical Problem Solving
Forklift Certification
Cost-Effective Solutions
Clear Communication
Optimizing Work Processes
Developing Action Plans
Planning and Implementation
Vendor Cost-Benefit Analysis
Training and Staff Development
Maximizing Performance
Microsoft Office Applications
Standard Operating Procedures
Safe Work Practices/Compliance
Inventory Management
Professional Work Experience
Production Supervisor,SignResource,Maywood,CA 2016 to Present Manages the day-to-day operations which include – facilities management,weekly production schedules to accommodate orders,inter-departmental coordination to maximize performance and productivity;monitors Safety and directs use of PPE coordinates safety in house audits maintains the plant up to code with all safety matters.
• Researched and resolved production issues quickly to prevent time loss
• Resourced suppliers,tightened inventory,and utilized cost-savings methods
• Stayed on top of tight deadlines to ensure on-time delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction Team Operations Manager,Green Bay Packaging,Inc.,Rancho Cucamonga,CA 2006 to 2014 Planned,directed,and coordinated the daily operational activities for a team of 12 slitter technicians to ensure profitability and growth;controlled expenses,trained new hires,and minimized liability through safe work practices.
• Monitored revenue margins and productivity to ensure operational objectives were met
• Achieved over 7 years of zero lost time incidents and over 2 years without a recordable incident
• Motivated staff and established a team-spirited environment through a positive and proactive leadership style Quality Control Manager H.A.C.C.P.Director,Silverton Ridge Farms – Out of Business 2001 to 2005 Managed all aspects of the inspection process for meat products – document control,label control,packaging,grade level,and ensured plant facilities met USDA standards.
• Carried out visual inspections and bacterial swabs on various equipment to ensure sanitation
• Identified unsafe working practices and recommended changes to production management
• Monitored and examined each stage of production to ensure top grades of meat were approved for packaging Education
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice,Westwood College,Ontario,CA 2008 Associate of Science in Business Management,MacCormac College,Chicago,IL 1999