Results-Driven Production Supervisor with 15+ Years Experience

Frank B. Garcia

San Antonio, TX ***** 210-***-**** ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/frank-garcia-b210b839a

Professional Summary

Frank B. Garcia is a results-oriented Production Supervisor with over 15 years of experience leading teams to surpass output goals. He has developed expertise in workflow optimization and quality assurance, consistently meeting production targets through the implementation of enhanced safety protocols. Frank is recognized for his proven track record in reducing waste and increasing employee engagement, particularly in fast-paced environments.

Professional Experience

Vitesco Technologies

3740 N. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155

10/23/2023 to 11/14/2025

As Production Supervisor on the night shift (C Shift), Frank oversaw all production operations, coordinating and directing the activities of manufacturing teams involved in the production of assemblies and finished products. He was responsible for driving team success in key metrics such as OEE, output, quality, attendance, and fluctuation. His role included coordinating production flow activities to meet build schedules, shipments, and quality goals. He supervised team leaders and members, maintained positive employee relations, and ensured operators were qualified and in compliance with policies and procedures. Frank performed 5S audits to maintain a clean and safe environment, assisted with accident reports and investigations, and issued detailed shift reports, escalating issues as needed according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Improved communication by introducing weekly check-ins

Reduced discrepancies by 10% within 6 months by implementing a new tacking system (KANBAN).

Increased a daily KPI by 25% by changing a SOP by reducing a step that was outdated.

Greene Tweed

9365 Corporate Dr., Selma, TX 78154

7/11/2022 to 9/6/2023

Frank served as Production Supervisor, managing overall safety, quality, and productivity in production areas. He ensured on-time delivery and maintained cost of goods sold (COGS) within budget plans. He fostered employee engagement and drove continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma principles, including Statistical Process Controls (SPC), SAP, and DMAIC processes. Frank planned and managed daily operations, staffing levels, and budget accountability to accomplish plant objectives efficiently. He provided training to ensure the workforce could produce quality products according to company and customer requirements, administered company rules and safety policies, and collaborated cross-functionally across all shifts and departments. Frank actively analyzed department performance against metrics, communicated plant commitments, and guided compliance to Standard Work while recommending improvements in methods and processes.

Trained all employees on SAP system which helped the team by using automated reporting saving the team 5 hours weekly downtime.

Identified and resolved a recurring technical bug improving system uptime from 87% to 99%.

Trancy Logistics America

4940 Eisenhauer Rd., Suite 265, San Antonio, TX 78218

3/14/2022 to 7/08/2022

As Warehouse Supervisor, Frank assigned job responsibilities between workstations, managed line measurements, and ensured compliance with work instructions and standardized procedures. He oversaw proper packaging and identification of parts, managed production schedules to meet customer expectations, and tracked daily production numbers for management. Frank coordinated daily activities and facilitated break and lunch rotations, trained team members using SOPs, enforced company policies with approval from Plant and HR managers, and maintained 5S standards. He led activities to achieve objectives and targets and ensured the implementation of preventive and corrective actions.

Revamped inventory system by using a better KANBAN system helping reduce waste by 20%

Orange County Thermal Industries

733 W. Byrd Blvd., Universal City, TX 78148

4/19/2021 to 3/11/2022

Frank oversaw the entire facility’s operations as Production Supervisor, aiming for high performance. He assisted with onboarding new hires, provided training and educational materials, and ensured compliance with occupational health and safety standards and customer requirements. Frank maintained a clean and safe working environment, monitored workflow, provided direction and schedules, and tracked commitments using the OCTI MRP system (JobBOSS). He reported daily to the Production Manager and demonstrated proven supervisory experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution abilities, and flexibility to work long hours. Frank is proficient in MS Office and MRP systems and bilingual in English and Spanish.

Created a better SOP system by adding a Spanish version which helped reduce turnover from 25% to 5%.

Takumi Stamping

1 Lone Star Pass, Bldg. #40, San Antonio, TX 78264

12/02/2019 to 4/16/2021

As Group Leader, Frank supervised the daily workflow of the Production department, ensuring accurate and timely handling of customer receivables. He managed staffing, training, workflow allocation, and procedural efficiency, and addressed exceptions using established guidelines. Frank led production staff meetings, assigned responsibilities, managed line measurements, and ensured compliance with work instructions. He tracked production schedules, reported daily numbers via FIN, coordinated activities and breaks, trained and evaluated team members, enforced company policies, and modeled Takumi’s commitment to dignity and integrity. He maintained 5S standards, rotated through all functions in both shifts, and led activities to meet objectives and targets.

Improved a workflow process by communicating with the receiving department and having them deliver material straight to the production line rather than my employee having to use a pallet jack to bring the material to the line.

Ordered a better type of safety glove which helped my employees from cutting their fingers and increased productivity by 15%.

Vistech Manufacturing Solutions

3345 N. Pan American Expressway, San Antonio, TX 78219

4/15/2015 to 11/01/2019

Frank managed both supervisory and non-supervisory employees in production and sewing. He planned, directed, and coordinated with customers and ensured assembly functions met cost, quality, and quantity requirements. He reviewed processing schedules, monitored labor hours, prepared the production floor, and adjusted production based on inventory. Frank conducted audits, performed inventories, ensured proper documentation, communicated with other departments, led staff meetings, and assigned responsibilities. He enforced company policies, completed scheduled safety activities, and performed performance evaluations every six months.

Created a 6’s board that helped employees keep better track of their daily cleaning and safety responsibilities.

Helped develop a Poke A Yoke for the sewing department so they could easily check for quick quality deviations on the product.

Implemented a training standard for new employees for their first 90 days (Clear expectations, regular feedback, documentation and mutual assessments)

MetoKote Corporation/PPG

1 Lone Star Pass, Bldg. #37, San Antonio, TX 78264 (Toyota Supplier Campus)

9/3/2013 to 4/14/2015

Frank directly supervised non-supervisory employees, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. He interviewed and trained employees, assigned work, appraised performance, and addressed complaints and problems. His duties included line start-up and shutdown, leading staff meetings, maintaining customer communication, managing line measurements, ensuring procedural compliance, tracking production schedules, coordinating daily activities, training and evaluating team members, enforcing policies with approval from management, modeling company values, maintaining 5S standards, rotating through all functions, and leading activities to achieve objectives and targets. He also ensured the implementation of preventive and corrective actions.

Education

McCollum High School – Graduate

Palo Alto/St. Phillips – 90 hours

UTSA – Undergraduate, 30 hours

Certifications & Activities

Kaizen Event Winner (2015)

Member, Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Big Brother of the Year (2005)

Member, Elf Louise Program

Current passport (expires 2028)

Lean Six Sigma (White Belt) Certified

Skills

Bilingual – English and Spanish

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certified

Strong leadership and communication abilities

Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training

SAP, MES, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

GL balancing and mentoring

10-key by touch (minimum 9,000 kpsh)

Forklift certified

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