MARTIN CASAREZ
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Bi-Lingual English/Spanish Supervisor with progressive experience in
manufacturing environments. Responsibilities included hands on leadership
of leads/technicians/operators through strategic and tactical improvements;
quality, production, safety and process optimization. Experience has led to
an understanding of ISO Certification, powder coating, painting/finishing,
precision sheet metal fabrication, assemblies. 5s. lean tools and MS Office
Suite.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012 to October 2014
ELITE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES, Bloomingdale, IL
Production and Assembly Manager specializing in precision sheet metal
fabrication
Finishing Supervisor
. Managed, directed and coordinated all activities related to a
production to maximize productivity and minimize cost while
maintaining quality.
. Developed the 5's and lean manufacturing tools for the company.
. Supervised 35-40 employees including the silk screen department and
packing line.
. Coordinated with scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are
achieved.
. Supported and improved quality initiatives designed to meet plant
goals.
. Focused updating training to improve quality and reduce rejects.
. Managed the proper packing for each item
. QA and overseeing ISO procedures
2009 to 2012
PALAPA COATING, Elgin, IL
Powder Coating Supervisor
. Coordinated daily production base in customer requirements
. Quality Assurance
. Maintained the pretreatment bath in optimums condition to ensure a
perfect adhesion
. Ensured the quality of the finished product by performing the proper
test
. Trained the personal in daily bases to optimize the production and
reduce cost without sacrificing quality
. Ensured the packing to avoid damage in the product after the finishing
process.
2008 to 2009
HENTZEN COATINGS IND., Milwaukee, WI
For custom-engineered coatings that have to perform, military, aerospace
and countless general industrial manufacturer.
Small Batch Technician
. Manufacturing liquid paint in a different formulations
. Gathered raw material putting into blender
. Matched colors
. Inspected the product using different instruments in the lab to verify
the viscosity, V.O.C, W.P.G
. Handled Q.C and ISO procedures
2007 to 2008
PEERLESS, IND., Melrose Park, IL
Team Leader and Line Technician
. Ensured the quality to all painted products to avoid rejects
. Maintenance of the equipment preventive and corrective to ensure the
functionality
. Kept track of the pretreatment baths
1999 to 2007
VITRACOAT POWDER COATING, Elk Hart, IN
Sales Representative
. Technician- Customer support
. Trouble shooting
1992 to 1999
FICSA PRODUCTS, Chich, Mex
Production Supervisor.
. Coordinated daily production base in customer requirements
. Ensured the packing to avoid damage in the product after the finishing
process.
. Ensured the quality to all painted products
. Supported and improved quality initiatives designed to meet plant
goals
OTHER SKILS
. Language: English and Spanish
. COMPUTER: Word Processing (Microsoft word), Spreadsheet (Excel),
Presentation (Power point), Meitrack System
. Powder line Pre treatment keeper
. Powder coating equipment maintenance: Preventive and corrective
. Powder line Production QC
. Liquid paint QC
. ISO procedures
. Fork lift driver
References shall be furnished upon request.