Gabriel Flores
Production Manager
Abilene, TX **606 +1-325-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Professional summary
Accomplished and highly qualified manufacturing professional with 17 + years of industry experience. I possess a proven ability to
coordinate and supervise the manufacturing process from the raw materials stage through the final product and shipping process. I
maximize profitability through proactive planning and organization, running optimum day-to-day operations while minimizing
unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards. I accomplish goals and ensure the orders are completed on time and within budget
by relying on proven techniques, experience and sound judgement. I am currently seeking a position with a progressive management team
that provides me with opportunities for advancement and ability to maximize my production skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work experience
Truck Driver Class A
PepsiCo Abilene, TX
August 2022 to Present
Class A CDL driver and deliver vending machines and coolers to wear houses and convenience store to display our products. When im not delivering equipment im installing fountain machines at convenience stores. I load and unload my truck for deliverys by forklift and receive equipment in weekly. Yard Jockey/Truck Driver
Coca Cola Southwest Beverages Abilene, TX
June 2017 to August 2022
I work as a yard jockey moving trailers and service trucks to be loaded daily. I did this for about 2 years and decided i wanted to try for my CDL and worked on it and received it. I then moved position to a cooler mover role and started delivering equipment.
Production Manager
McElroy Metal - Merkel
May 2005 to May 2017
• Manage all aspects of day to day operations including Quality Audits, Inventory Levels, Personnel Management, Payroll and Production
• Plan, organize, direct and run operations to exceed customers' expectations
• Oversee hiring process including screening candidates, drug tests, conducting interviews, onboarding process and safety trainings
• Accurately perform all weekly payroll related functions for production associates
• Handle and support audits, audit requests and maintain appropriate controls and documentation
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective
return on assets
• Identify and investigate employee relations issues and recommend resolution through counseling or mediation
• Recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Stay up to date on the latest production management best practices
• Establish and maintain relationships with multiple trucking and logistics companies
• Conduct daily safety, quality and production meetings Machine Operator/Production Associate
McElroy Metal - Merkel
January 2001 to May 2005
• Read, understand and complete work orders
• Provide quality product in a fast-paced environment
• Run brake press to bend metal to customer specifications
• Shipping/Receiving
• Work with Bradbury milling machines, Beck automation software, ship track software, and various bending and automated sheering
machines
• Forklift and Crane Operator
• Load/Unload Coil Trucks
• Load final product on trailer for shipping
• Basic programming of computer controlled equipment
• Meet daily production quotas and deadlines
Skills
Lean Manufacturing Performance Management operations HR Operations Management Additional information
SKILLS
• Staff Recruitment & Retention • Organizational Training & Development
• HR Policies & Procedures • Lean Manufacturing
• Orientation & On-Boarding • Strategic Planning & Resource Allocation
• Operations Management • Machine Operator
• Process Improvements • Performance Management