Elvia Garcia
Joliet, IL *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Work Experience
Production Supervisor
Ravago Americas LLC-Montgomery, IL
March 2024 to June 2025
• Oversee the production team
• Transload from a rail car to silo’s
• Checked in truck drivers to load or unload
• Worked with WMS
• Made sure productivity was met for the day
• Worked with the CSR’s with any order discrepancies or any priority orders
• Cross trained employees
• Performed annual reviews
Packaging Operator Lead
FHR/INEOS JOLIET-Channahon, IL
September 2015 to October 2023
Assisted in the set up and operation of various packaging equipment. Checked, weighed and recorded product information on documents. Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures. Monitored the quality of products being packaged throughout the process. Adjusted machine settings to ensure optimal performance and product quality. Verified that labels were correctly attached to packages before boxing them up for shipment. Reported any malfunctions or irregularities to supervisors immediately. Cleaned machinery components regularly according to manufacturer guidelines. Weighed out bulk ingredients for packaging operations accurately using scales provided. Operated pallet jacks, forklifts, and other manual material handling equipment safely according to company standards.
Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals efficiently. Followed standard operating procedures during all stages of the packaging process. Utilized hand tools such as knives, scissors, tape guns., when necessary. Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies used in the packaging area. Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding changes in orders or processes. Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
Conducted troubleshooting to determine root cause and resolve packaging problems. Coordinated with scheduling, production and quality leaders to plan daily operations activities and resolve issues.
Monitored performance for adherence to procedures, safety rules and quality standards. Coached packaging employees to improve performance and resolve inconsistency issues. Introduced and enforced new standard operating procedures. Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly. Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments. Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance. Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion. Managed silo transfers to meet packaging plan utilized employee's based on daily workload Supervisor Shipping/receiving Dept
CEVA Logistics Inc.-Bolingbrook, IL
March 2008 to March 2015
Cycle counting
Managing inventory to customers expectations
Communicating urgent orders with purchase dept. cross training employees Managing temporary employees
Entering data into AS400
Managing any shortages, overages and damage claims working very closely with the sales team to meet customers needs helped other accounts when needed
Education
GED
Joliet Junior College-Joliet, IL
June 2000
Skills
• Field service
• Quality control
• Customer service
• Maintenance
• Heavy lifting
• Lean
• Analysis skills
• Supervising experience
• Product Quality Control Advance permit writer
Product Packaging LOTO
Report Creation Fire watch/ confined space attendant Inventory Counts Familiar with P&ID's
Sit down forklift, order picker,reach Knowledge of managing silo's, gauging truck,pallet walkie rider silo's, working with inert gas and the Basic permit writer dangers of working with inert gas, introducing steam and working with
condensate
off loading railcars
Spanish:
Professional
• Computer skills
• Lean manufacturing
• Assembly
• Manufacturing
• Warehouse management system
• Warehouse management
• Forklift
• Leadership
• Warehouse experience
• Communication skills
• CNC programming
• Packaging
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
March 2023 to March 2027
Forklift Certification