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CESAR RICO JR

Carson,NV

Summary

Qualified Production Supervisor with 20 years of manufacturing management experience, including cross- training and scheduling employees, ordering parts, record-keeping and meeting all production deadlines. Results-driven planning and operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills. Focused decision maker with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in the design, development and launch of leading-edge solutions and processes. Production Supervisor focused on producing high quality products that exceed customer expectations and help achieve company production and revenue goals. Manufacturing supervisor successful at exceeding production, revenue and quality standards through effective leadership and cross-training. 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. Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Chromalloy Nevada
Carson City, NV
10.2021 - Current
  • Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.

Production Supervisor

James Hardie
Reno, NV
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
  • Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
  • Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
  • Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.

Production Supervisor

Masonite International Corp
Reno, NV
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • First Production Supervisor onsite to work on a 14 million project for Masonite in a new 182,000 square-foot automated facility.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
  • Established position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
  • Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
  • Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.

Production Supervisor

Aqua Metals Inc.
Reno, NV
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
  • Read and followed standard operating procedures.
  • Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Maintained high standards of efficiency and safety to ensure proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Observed and adhered to all guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Maintained instruments and tools to help the team complete Maintenance tasks quickly and with accurate outcomes.

Production Supervisor

SA Automotive
Reno, Nevada
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Ensures proper staffing at each process
  • Ensures employees are properly trained/ verifies competence to perform their job.
  • Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
  • Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
  • Ensures quality of finished goods by use of first off inspection, end of shift reviews, and LPA's.
  • Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
  • Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
  • Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.

Remanufacturing Supervisor

Dipaco DTech
Reno, Nevada
05.2013 - 03.2017
  • Adjusted repair systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as Preventive Maintenance on all Calibration Test Benches.  
  • Conduct and supervised daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and report accurate results.
  • Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increases productivity and cost reduction
  • Managed documentations and training on production procedures and work instructions. (SOP’s)
  • Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
  • Trained staff of 25 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product.
  • Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs.
  • Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Chromalloy, Arrowhead Drive, Carson City, Nevada, United States
Carson City, NV
11.2000 - 04.2013
  • Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.
  • Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill.
  • Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration.
  • Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
  • Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.
  • Budgeted monthly departmental expenses and implemented cost controls.
  • Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Los Angeles Unified School District

Associate of Arts - Automotive

East Los Angeles College

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Aerospace
  • Fast learner
  • Knowledgeable of quality control standard
  • Manufacturing
  • Forklift operator
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Microsoft Office Computer Skills
  • Excel, Word English/ Bilingual Spanish Fluency
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Equipment operation
  • Product Planning
  • Employee Performance Reviews

Accomplishments

  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet production.
  • Requirements.
  • Supervised 3 shift operations and more than 30 production and assembly line staff.
  • Increased overall productivity and quality by 10% by implementing training programs designed to increase performance levels.
  • Consistently met production and schedule levels.
  • Maintenance
    Reduced equipment downtime by 25% through planned maintenance.
  • Trained and supervised 50 production staff over 2 year time period.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Chromalloy Nevada
10.2021 - Current

Production Supervisor

James Hardie
06.2021 - 10.2021

Production Supervisor

Masonite International Corp
01.2019 - 06.2021

Production Supervisor

Aqua Metals Inc.
07.2018 - 01.2019

Production Supervisor

SA Automotive
04.2017 - 07.2018

Remanufacturing Supervisor

Dipaco DTech
05.2013 - 03.2017

Manufacturing Supervisor

Chromalloy, Arrowhead Drive, Carson City, Nevada, United States
11.2000 - 04.2013

High School Diploma - General Studies

Los Angeles Unified School District

Associate of Arts - Automotive

East Los Angeles College
CESAR RICO JR