Gilberto "Danny" Quiñones
*** **** **. ***********, ** 31329
Mobile: 912-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Highly motivated, and dedicated team player with an ability to thrive in a demanding deadline-driven environment with over 25 years of manufacturing and warehouse experience. I am proficient in various, manufacturing procedures and production equipment. Trained and certified in the use of a forklift, electric pallet jack, scissor lift, snorkel lift, pallet rider, and hand tools. Excel at identifying, evaluating and resolving problems from equipment failures to cultural differences with attention to detail and commitment delivering quality results.
Experience
Production Supervisor, 10/2018 - 08/2022 Kerry Ingredients, Inc.,
Savannah, GA
•Planned and directed manufacturing activities. Coordinated resources for manufacturing. Ensured manufactured products met specs for cost, quantity, design, quality. Reviewed processing schedules and production orders. Determined production resource requirements. Made staffing and scheduling decisions. Made decisions related to inventory. Resolved production and processing problems. Reviewed production processes for problems or errors. Communicated with other managers to determine production priorities. Maintained high production quality by implementing quality control systems. Performed personnel duties such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, disciplinary actions.
Team Lead, 11/2013 - 10/2018 Kerry Ingredients Inc., Savannah, GA
Line Support, 8/15/12 - 11/22/13
Case Packer Operator, 4/8/11 - 8/15/12
•Supervise department employees regarding personal issues such as vacation and daily time sheet review, job assignments, productivity procedures, and paperwork.
•Oversee compliance of all department personnel with company policies and procedures, GMP's, safety, workplace rules, equipment training, and sanitary requirements.
•Oversee training and cross-training for employees to give optimum coverage for each department’s job, and for department supervision while personnel are away from work.
•Active involvement in daily safety briefs. Contribute to the hiring and disciplinary decisions following established Company policies.
•Work with my peer group of Team Leaders to coordinate department activity to ensure production deadlines are met.
•Coordinate with the maintenance department to cover preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment and machinery in supervised departments.
•General support of plant production and quality assigned by plant leadership.
•Attend all safety meetings, report any safety incidents/accidents and understand and follow all company Plant Safety Policies and Procedures.
Winder Operator, 11/99 - 03/05 and 1/06 - 12/10 Marcal PaperMill LLC, Elmwood Park, NJ
Safely and efficiently produced paper products with use of Converting Winder
Operated winder, monitored display and machine operation to detect malfunctions
Performed basic mechanical repairs on winder that minimized down-time
Troubleshoot and resolved problems that occurred while producing paper
Assisted on downstream production of case packer and wrapper machines
Unloaded cases/bundles from electric conveyor and stacked onto pallets
Assisted and performed monthly maintenance and blow-downs of machines
Trained and experienced on core winder, case packer, wrapper and bath tissue winders
Warehouse Order Filler, 3/05 - 12/05 Ace Hardware Distribution Center, Tampa, FL
Operated motorized equipment, carts, mobile scanner and monitor to select and pack retail orders of large items onto pallets and into containers for shipment
Safely and efficiently handled merchandise weighing between 47 lbs. - 75 lbs.
Received and unloaded product while maintaining pallet count accuracy
Skills
Hiring, Inventory Management, Machine Operator, Manufacturing, Personnel, Process Engineering, Quality, Quality Control, Recruiting, Scheduling, Staffing
Professional Development
Optometry Technician Apprentice Training
Training/Certification
5S System First Aid and CPR
5S Lean Manufacturing Handling of Hazardous Materials
Education
Raritan County Community College (1993-95) Summerville, NJ
John F. Kennedy High School (1988-92) - Paterson, NJ
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