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Calixto Hernandez

Florence,KY

Summary

Resourceful supervisor trained in the resolution of critical issues within a time-sensitive environment, with a successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic, and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets. Motivational supervisor with seven years of experience monitoring, coordinating, and allocating employee efforts to achieve organizational goals. Proven track record of continuous improvement, performance growth, and schedule management. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced production supervisor, adept at keeping operations moving smoothly and efficiently. Comfortable meeting demanding manufacturing targets. Brings several years of progressive leadership experience in production environments. Qualified production supervisor with several years of manufacturing management experience. Skilled in leading cross-training and scheduling efforts. Veteran of overseeing parts orders and record-keeping. Talent supervisor with many years of experience managing, scheduling, and overseeing employees. Highly knowledgeable expert in production, with proven methods for improving efficiency. Priority on employee safety in a fast-paced environment. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team, and support organizational goals. Experienced and dependable general worker, with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Safety-conscious, with a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Supervisor

Klosterman Baking Company
Hebron, Kentucky
03.2025 - Current
  • Supervised daily production activities to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment usage in the facility.
  • Supervised a team of 35+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
  • Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies, and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling, and staffing functions.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on an understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Delegated tasks to employees, and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity, and revenue goals.
  • Set up, adjusted, and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
  • Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
  • Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for the accurate calculation of the billable cycle.
  • Calculated labor and equipment requirements, and production specifications, using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance quality and reduce waste.

Production Supervisor

Taylor Farms Foodservice
Covington, Kentucky
08.2020 - 02.2024
  • Supervised daily production to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment usage in the facility.
  • Supervised a team of 35+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
  • Star shift for QA in RedZone so that each QA team can complete daily assignments (food foamer, hand dip checks, thermometer verification, etc.).
  • Check and verify all pre-op paperwork is complete, and make copies for sanitation specialists (1st shift only).
  • Ensure QA teaches are setting up lines/areas once pre-op is complete, and are prepared to start their day.
  • Ensure QA teaches that receiving has started their shift in RedZone, and complete the equipment star check, and ready their day.
  • Enter all pct sample information for each sample into KipTraq throughout the day, per shift.
  • Attend the 9 a.m. daily KPI meeting (supervisor/manager only).
  • Complete the GMP Daily Audit for designated areas throughout the week.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
  • Implemented cost-cutting measures without compromising the quality of the services offered.
  • Outstanding team-building and leadership skills.
  • Ensure compliance with all FDA, USDA, and state/local food safety regulations.
  • Maintains the Hold and Release Program, prepares the hold report, and conducts weekly meetings to check the status of any hold issues that are not resolved in a timely manner. Works with purchasing, inventory control, and warehouse management QA holds.
  • Assists the plant with plant-wide training in the areas of HACCP, sanitation, allergen control, facility security, food safety, and GMPs.
  • Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs, or profits.
  • Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring, and evaluated staff performance.
  • Resolved customer complaints, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • I wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.

Production Supervisor

Toyota North American Parts Center
Hebron, Kentucky
07.2015 - 08.2020
  • Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
  • Responsible for ensuring safe operations, as well as compliance with all OSHA regulations, all applicable laws, and TOYOTA corporate policies.
  • Effectively train, supervise, coach, and evaluate all different reports.
  • Maintain acceptable inventory levels, production schedule for all check-in lines.
  • Enforce all plant and company policies and procedures.

Area Manager

American Roofing & Metal Company
Louisville, Ohio
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • Delivery of different products to the job site.
  • OSHA 10 and 30 training.
  • Inventory control in the materials.
  • Typical report to top management and direct managers.
  • Coordinate staffing and scheduling of all service techs in their respective region to ensure proper utilization of manpower on specific jobs for the highest profitability, and collaborate with other field leaders and management as necessary.

Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
West Chester, Ohio
01.2010 - 04.2013
  • Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
  • Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food, handling and safety protocols.
  • Developed strategies for improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurants, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and evaluation of employees.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
  • Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss performance issues and provide feedback.
  • Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
  • Counseled and disciplined staff to address issues promptly, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers, and deposited restaurant earnings at the bank.

Safety Supervisor

SYSCO Food Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
03.2007 - 12.2009
  • Monitored safety protocols across all operational areas to ensure compliance.
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards and risks.
  • Trained employees on proper safety procedures and equipment usage.
  • Investigated workplace incidents to determine causes and prevent recurrence.
  • Developed safety training materials to enhance employee understanding of policies.
  • Collaborated with management to implement safety improvement initiatives.
  • Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.
  • Fostered a culture of safety by promoting awareness and encouraging reporting of concerns.
  • Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify any potential safety issues.
  • Maintained records of all safety-related incidents and created reports detailing corrective actions taken.
  • Reviewed records and staff position requirements to schedule employees for appropriate OSHA training.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Chicago Community High School
West Chicago
06-2008

CBTa 181
Michoacan Mexico

Skills

  • Schedule development
  • Inventory control
  • Staff management
  • Policy enforcement
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Training and mentoring
  • Staff discipline
  • Staff training
  • Effective communication
  • Employee evaluation
  • Time management
  • Worker training
  • Cost control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Housekeeping oversight

Certification

  • HACCP
  • SQF
  • OSHA 30
  • OSHA 10

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Klosterman Baking Company
03.2025 - Current

Production Supervisor

Taylor Farms Foodservice
08.2020 - 02.2024

Production Supervisor

Toyota North American Parts Center
07.2015 - 08.2020

Area Manager

American Roofing & Metal Company
05.2013 - 07.2015

Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
01.2010 - 04.2013

Safety Supervisor

SYSCO Food Services
03.2007 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

West Chicago Community High School

CBTa 181

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