Production Manager Continuous Improvement
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Ruben Calzada
PRODUCTION MANAGER
323-***-**** *******.*******@*****.*** Bell, ca 90201 Experience in manufacturing workforce for over 30 years. Responsible for food plant operation of over 80 employees for 2 and 3 shift schedules. Oversaw all production of nished goods, scheduling of all nished goods, scheduling of labor, and assessing project and resource requirements. Seasoned production manager successful at achieving production goals on consistent basis. Highly organized, forward thinking and creative in handling normal and challenging production problems. Known for great leadership and attention to detail. Highly quali ed production manager bringing 20 years of experience in diverse environments. Driven to deliver high-quality goods according to demanding schedules. Capable of matching workers optimal positions, improving performance and maintaining compliance with company standards in high volume production settings. well-versed in training, equipping and motivating team members to optimize productivity and e ciency. Dedicated leader with demonstrated ability to train, manage and motivate team members to achieve organizational objectives. Production Supervisor successful in supervising the day-to-day operations of large manufacturing plant employing 50 production sta f and quality control technicians. Pro cient Production manager adept at anticipating needs and making e fective adjustments to schedules, materials and work ow. Ready to bring expertise and 20 years experience to company needing a hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
• Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets) • ADP
• Great Communication Skills • Continuous improvement
• Decision making • Leadership
• Materials • Packaging
• Purchasing • Safety
• Scheduling • Fluent in spanish
• Health and safety compliance • Continuous improvement processes
• Dedication to product quality • Safety Management
• Performance evaluation • Process improvements
• Experienced in production scheduling • Compliance with GMPS
• Team building • Quality assurance standards/controls
• Training coordinations • Optimizing production output
• Sta f Management • Supervision
• Production oversight • Workforce training
• Performance evaluations • Quality inspections
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Trojan battery
santa fe springs, CA
November 2020 - July 2024
• Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, ow, and output.
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
• Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
• Scrutinized production output and identi ed areas for improvement.
• Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
• Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records. Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines. resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
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• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel. PRODUCTION MANAGER
Shine Foods INC
torrance, CA
July 2018 - July 2020
• Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
• Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Streamlined operations and slashed costs to save while eliminating necessity of external vendors.
• Directed sta f and motivated 50-person team of production sta f.
• Created and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures. Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process ans equipment problems.
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• Set schedules and allocated resources for current and backlog production requirements.
• Monitored sta f activities to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
• Developed measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality.
• maintained and enforced safe and clean working environment at all times.
• Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality.
• Operated production equipment throughout manufacturing process to back- ll processes.
• Forecasted sta ng needs and production volume and produced and prepared daily operation reports. Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation. Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team process.
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PRODUCTION MANAGER
Popchips
compton, CA
January 2005 - January 2018
• Oversaw the production of various new products and avors.
• Helped with all audit preperations including SQF, Non-GMO and safety.
• Managed all production lines including grain mixing, popping machines, avor mixing, packaging and palletizing.
• Involved in all labor and material cost saving initiatives.
• Worked with all continuous improvement projects and running new equipment.
• Sustained a safety program to minimize injuries to high risk areas in production.
• Setup Kosher program
• Managed scheduling of all production
• Experience in purchasing raw materials, oversaw production operation of all products with over 500 sku's. Scheduled all labor for all production departments including: grain mixers, popping line workers, avor mixers, packers, and all palletizing.
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• Conducted weekly cross-site conference calls to plan and execute production goals.
• Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing production equipment when working with maintenance.
• Implemented cost saving initiatives for labor and production. EDUCATION
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• Managed 3 shifts of production including all specialty pack skus. PRODUCTION MANAGER
Sonora mills
compton, CA
January 2000 - January 2005
• Ran all production lines from popping machines to packaging machines
• Purchased all raw materials including corrugate, grain and avor. Setup Kosher program for dairy and parve skus.
Initiated safety program for manufacturing plant of over 100 employees
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• Communication with temp agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership with out the requirement of extensive supervision. Bell high, bell, ca Jun 1984
References available upon request
Spanish
Fluent
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