ARTURO FLORES
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experienced manufacturing/supply chain with over 30 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
ABB Elastimold
Albuquerque, NM
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and address operational challenges.
- Trained and mentored new staff on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented process enhancements resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity.
- Coordinated scheduling of production runs to optimize resource utilization and meet deadlines.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of materials for uninterrupted production flow.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and improve overall operational performance.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
PACKAGING SUPERVISOR
Vitality Works LLC
Albuquerque, NM
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Assist in the facilitation and execution of all packaging processes for customers.
- Maintain all processes and documentation and apply all Company Policies.
- Responsible for evaluating, modifying and creating SOP’s that will effectively accomplish the task of always ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
- Ensure efficient change overs and SOP’s are followed by personnel in all processes and equipment.
- Assist in schedule adjustments and recommendations to ensure the Packaging department performs all assignments to the highest efficiency.
- Understanding of Regulatory and GMP guidelines.
- Ensure all personnel are trained on proper documentation and all documentation is filled out legibly and correctly.
- Complete end of day reports.
- Ensure Production job staging is complete and accurate for all production lines according to Pick List.
- Keep track of internal Production consumables inventory and execute purchase orders.
- Ensure assigned production area is readily supplied to avoid any downtime.
- Inspect all product or components coming into production to ensure quality and integrity I.E. (Clean drums, clean pallets).
- Maintain visitor-ready work environment keeping department area organized, safe and clean as-you-work.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Kevothermal LLC
Albuquerque, NM
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD
Sol Aero Technologies
Albuquerque, NM
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
- Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
INVENTORY CONTROL LEAD
Sennheiser Nm LLC
Albuquerque, NM
09.2014 - 03.2018
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles.
CYCLE COUNTER
Used Equipment Sales LLC
Albuquerque, NM
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Completed daily cycle counts of products, components and raw materials.
- Located missing or mislabeled products, researched paperwork discrepancies and updated computer database.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Schott Solar North America Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
11.2008 - 08.2012
- Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
- Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
- Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Leveraged knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques to maximize effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
FACILITY MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
Plastics Plus Inc.
El Paso, TX
12.2004 - 02.2008
- Managed production supervisor’s and operators in the injection molding department to ensure that volume, cost, waste and quality standards are achieved.
- Ensure all injection molding machines are staffed, material is supplied, and that all activities have been performed to maximize uptime.
- Verify accuracy on all production work orders directed and assist in trouble shooting discrepancies.
- Complete production reporting in IQMS for all production areas as assigned.
- Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
- Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
- Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Leveraged knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques to maximize effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - EMT/Paramedic
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMAssociate of Science - Automotive Technology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- ERP/SOP & AS400
- JD Edwards & Deacom
- Supervision
- Project organization
- Supply chain distribution
- Forklift Certified
- Continuous/process improvement (Kaizen)
- MS Office
- Relationship development
- CPR Certified
- IATA Certified
- DOT/Hazmat
- 5S and Kanban system
Timeline
Production Supervisor
ABB Elastimold
09.2024 - 05.2025
PACKAGING SUPERVISOR
Vitality Works LLC
11.2022 - 09.2024
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Kevothermal LLC
04.2019 - 11.2022
SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD
Sol Aero Technologies
03.2018 - 04.2019
INVENTORY CONTROL LEAD
Sennheiser Nm LLC
09.2014 - 03.2018
CYCLE COUNTER
Used Equipment Sales LLC
07.2012 - 08.2014
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Schott Solar North America Inc.
11.2008 - 08.2012
FACILITY MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
Plastics Plus Inc.
12.2004 - 02.2008
Associate of Science - EMT/Paramedic
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
El Paso Community College