Manager Plant

ART A. GONZALES ***** Mississippi DR, Eastvale, CA 91752 Cell: 559-***-**** Home: 951-***-****

E-mail address: *************@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To secure a position in a manufacturing facility with an emphasis in production operations. Seeking a

position offering immediate challenge, diverse job responsibilities and career development

opportunities, that will utilize my extensive experience, education and skills to accomplish

individual and company goals.

EDUCATION

California State University, Fresno, CA

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, May 1997

Emphasis: Manufacturing Operations

Member of the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT)

Member of the Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA)

Kings River Community College, Reedley, CA

Associates of Science degree in Manufacturing Technology, June 1991

Associates of Arts degree in General Studies, December 1990

UCLA Extension - Front Line Supervision Management Certification

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

15 years of Management experience

Six years experience with Extrusion Operations

Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and AutoCAD

Bilingual fluency in speaking, reading and writing English and Spanish

Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints

Effective team building and employee leadership skills, and Product Management

Exceptional work ethic, hard worker, quick learner and team player

Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities

Conflict management and problem resolution; strategic thinking and analytical skills

Efficient management of processes, projects, Plant Audits, SOP’S, GMP’S, & HACCP program

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experienced in managing a staff of more than 400 employees

Directly supervised up to eight Production Supervisors

Selected member of corporate sponsored "Best Practices For Improved Performance Committee"

Developed and implemented production walk-through inspection procedures for all shifts

Successfully built three teams consisting of Material Usage, Scrap and PM, which saved the company over 1.2 million dollars annually on just one production line

Created data control sheets used by all shifts to identify problems and corrective actions

Generated production and quality control reports

Experience facilitating negotiations with unions and for the establishment of contracts

Experience in operating and managing a 24/7 operation union and nonunion

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Gonzales Farms, Selma, CA 07/19 to present

Product Manager

Manage and Oversee all farm operations. Schedule harvest and postharvest operations. Hire

contractors and make sure that they are California compliant per USDA standards. Submit all

agricultural forms and insurances needed for crops. Finances and budgets for the farm as well.

Whiting Door MFG CORP., Ontario, CA 10/06 to 8/19

General Manager

Manage a department staff of 75 employees. Responsibilities: Manage and oversee the coordination

of a truck trailer roll-up door business. Responsible for all plant operations and functions. Report to the

president of the company. Reorganized plant, relocated plant, growth, and plant layout to achieve high

efficiencies. Increased productivity throughout the plant, maintained 100% customer order fill rate.

Developed production forms for all shop floor departments, Implemented Lean Manufacturing

throughout the plant. Developed leadership qualities and team building among supervision and

employees. Encouraged everyone to work smarter not harder.

Jet Plastica, Fowler, CA 6/04 to 10/06

Plant Manager

Manage a department staff of 480 employees. Responsibilities: Manage and oversee the coordination

of food packaging business, including supervisory responsibilities, hiring, training, and safety.

Coordinate production, distribution, and warehousing, in accordance with policies, principles, and

procedures. Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees. Ensure that Quality

Policy is understood, implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization. Review production

costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and

enhance a profitable operation.

Water Wonders, Santa Maria, CA 5/03 to 6/04

Product Manager

Manage a department staff of 100 employees and 5 supervisors. Responsible for all

Manufacturing, Safety, Quality Control, Inventory, Plant Layout, Product Flow, Targeted Goals,

Manufacturing Efficiencies, and Continuous Process Improvements.

Gonzales Farms, Selma, CA 12/02 to 5/03

Product Manager & 1995 to 1997

Manage 35 harvest personnel and oversee finances. Responsible for vine management, harvest and post harvest operations, and weed control. Operate and maintain all equipment.

Superior Essex, Anaheim, CA (Union Plant) 2001 to 11/02

Production Manager

Managed a department staff of 360 employees and 8 supervisors. Responsible for all Manufacturing, Quality Control, Safety, Inventory, Shipping & Receiving and Process Improvements. Administration of union contracts and motivation of employees on the plant floor. Developed leadership qualities in existing employees. Encouraged team building.

General Cable Corporation, Sanger, CA (Union Plant) 1997 to 2001

Production Manager

Managed a department staff of 440 employees and 6 supervisors. Responsible for Plant Operations, Safety, Production, Scheduling, Performance & Training, JIT/Lean Manufacturing and ISO 9000. Team participant and administrator for the union contract. Worked independently as well as within a collaborative team effort. Handled multiple tasks and time restraint pressures. Received Lean Manufacturing Certification.

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