Edward H Alvarado

**** ******* ******* **, ***** Fl 33615

813-***-****

vln0sj@r.postjobfree.com

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

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