Edward H Alvarado
**** ******* ******* **, ***** Fl 33615
************@*****.***
PRODUCTION
PROFILE
Goal-driven production manager with broad experience in fast-paced, high-tech environments requiring expertise in production scheduling, quality management, team building, training, cost control, troubleshooting, who embraces Lean Mfg/Six Sigma Methodology and actively supports 5S,EHS, ISO-9001/AS-9100,ISO13485 and GLSS programs.
• Effective in utilizing resources, improving processes, increasing quality and reducing costs.
• Restructured warehouse and work order release scheme to conform to MRP demand schedule.
• Dedicated team leader with well-developed communication skills. Able to build motivated teams that consistently exceed production goals.
• Thoroughly familiar with a broad range of manufacturing protocols, including SMT, KANBAN, CONWIP, POLCA, QRM, JIT and TQM.
• Proven abilities in a wide range of technical skills, including:
Blueprint reading
Hydraulic
Metal fabrication
Air compressors
Pneumatics
Applied Electricity
480V AC-24V DC
AC & DC drives
Stamping
EXPERIENCE
GA Foods., St. Petersburg,FL 2005-2011
Canning Operations Manager
• Responsible for staff of over 100+
• Reported directly to the COO.
• Consistently improved on methods and machinery.
• Developed production lines for Total Meals Systems, including equipment selection and set-ups.
• Implementing quality assurance programs, maintaining appropriate records and reports, and providing training to production/packaging personnel.
• Overseeing production technicians and providing technical assistance when needed.
• Implemented and maintained production lines.
• Identified and managed correction of line faults; troubleshooting in the Production and Packaging departments.
• Evaluated existing production methods to optimize processes and equipment.
• Quality control supervision of Production, assuring temperature reaches correct perimeters.
• Responsible for all research and ordering of new machinery.
• Observed and ensure compliance with company sanitation, safety and food safety standards.
• Provided disciplinary action when needed for supervisory and line staff.
• Scheduled staff according to standards and forecasted occupancy.
• Handled the fabrication of equipment modifications to upgrade systems.
• Effectively Set up JIT program to increase production.
Leader Tech EMI Shielding., Tampa FL 2003-2005
Production Manager
• Responsible for a staff of over 50 employees.
• Managed the production staff including interviewing, hiring, training and termination of employees.
• Planed production operations; established priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Improved cost by eliminating redundant and non-valued added work adopting best practices, training staff and delegating responsibilities.
• Prepared operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure that production and the quality of products meet specifications.
• Developed standard operational practices and observed staff to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assessed and evaluated need prior to start of shift to ensure proper shift efficiency.
• Maintained positive relations with all supervisors and employees, resulting in an increase in overall employee productivity and improved communication.
• Improved production methods by initiating innovative techniques.
• Proven hands on ability, with a dedication to meeting all deadlines.
• Maintained a perfect quality track record, by reviewing all requirements with supervisors and their staff weekly.
• Effectively Set up JIT program to increase production.
• Handled the fabrication of equipment modifications to upgrade systems.
MTD Technologies LLC., Pinellas Park, FL 1997-2003
Production Supervisor
• Responsible for the supervision of a professional production staff of over 65 employees.
• Analyzed and simplified organization systems and procedures.
• Oversaw the set-up and performance of preventative maintenance on a range of machines, such as punch presses, progressive dies and automated spot welding.
• Created production schedules with the help of production reports.
• Handled problems related to production by giving corrective action for quality problems.
• Submitted production reports to management on daily basis.
• Handled the task of maintenance by repairing production equipment in given budget.
• Handled the fabrication of equipment modifications to upgrade systems.
• Effectively Set up JIT program to increase production by modification of dies.
Leader Tech EMI Shielding., Tampa, FL 1992-1997
Assistant Production Manager
• Responsible for a production staff of over 30 employees.
• Managed the production of Standard and Custom Circuit Board Shields, Beryllium Copper Fingerstock EMI Gaskets, Board Level Shields / PC Board Shields, Conductive Elastomers , Ultrasoft Gaskets, Advanced RF Absorber Material and EMI/RFI Ferrites.
• Managed the tool room and the assembly area in the metal stampings department.
• Effectively Set up JIT program to increase production by modification of dies.
• Supervised and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production of quality products and employee safety.
• Recommend/implemented measures to improve production methods and equipment to increase efficiency of manufacturing through team work of the shift employees.
• Provided leadership and training for efficient, maximum utilization of available resources.
Eldre Components., Rochester, NY 1982-1992
Production Supervisor
• Responsible for a production area consisting of over 50 employees in the metal stamping manufacturing department.
• Responsible for overseeing the set- up and the production of the stamping and progressive dies area and determined corrective actions for die repairs.
• Maximized production efficiency and yields by constant attention to shift operating equipment and people, minimizing downtime by coordinating most effective change-over procedures and providing guidance to maintenance to insure most efficient coordination of plant functions during shift operations.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining effective cost controls in regards to efficiency, waste pounds/hour, overtime, and crewing.
• Provided leadership and training for efficient, maximum utilization of available resources.
• Supervised and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production of quality products and employee safety.
• Recommend/implemented measures to improve production methods and equipment to increase efficiency of manufacturing through team work of the shift employees.
• Effectively Set up JIT program to increase production by modification of dies.
• Adhered to budgetary guidelines as established by plant management.
• Monitored and maintained equipment speeds at established production specifications.
• Handled the fabrication of equipment modifications to upgrade systems.
efficient, maximum utilization of available
EDUCATION
Tampa Bay Technical, Tampa, FL
HVAC Certified
Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY
Machine Tool Operations