Christian Romero
Summary
Results-driven production Supervisor with several years of experience leading safe, on-time and high-quality production of wide array of products and components. Personable facilitator with passion for excellence and history of cultivating motivated and loyal teams. Mechanically proficient and technically versatile, driven to understand and model complete line operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Lead
Archer Meats
Vernon, California
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking of materials.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards.
- Collaborated with management to improve production processes and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to prevent downtime.
- Enforced health and safety regulations throughout the production area.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated production schedules and assigned tasks to optimize workflow and meet production targets.
- Monitored the quality of products during the production process.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all staff members.
- Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
- Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of raw materials and supplies.
- Coordinated material supply to assembly line, regulated flow of finished goods to warehouse and fulfilled order requirements.
- Interpreted, understood, and communicated information on job tickets, configured production operations to meet specifications and prioritized job tickets by due date.
- Conducted performance reviews with team members to ensure goals are being met.
- Prepared reports on production metrics to identify trends in output, waste, and cost for management review.
- Developed strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity on the production line, contributing to overall cost-effectiveness.
- Controlled labor costs by ensuring that workers are working efficiently.
- Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervisor.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Production Supervisor
American Fruits and Flavors
San Fernando, CA
07.2022 - 06.2025
- As a production supervisor i oversaw the daily operations of a production facility, ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing processes.
- I managed production teams, monitored schedules, and maintained quality standards while also focusing on safety and continuous improvement.
- Handled various tasks, including scheduling, delegating responsibilities, conducting performance assessments, and complying with regulations.
- Supervising Production Teams: Managing and directing a team of workers to achieve production goals, ensuring efficient workflow and task delegation.
- Ensuring Quality Standards: Monitoring production processes to ensure products meet quality control standards. Through GMP and HACCP.
- Maintaining Safety: Enforcing safety regulations and promoting a safe work environment.
- Scheduling and Planning: Developing and managing production schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and coordinating with other departments.
- Problem Solving: Identifying and addressing issues that may disrupt production, such as equipment malfunctions, supply shortages, or personnel issues.
- Performance Management: Evaluating employee performance, providing feedback, and implementing training programs to improve skills and efficiency.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all relevant safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Identified opportunities to enhance production processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve production issues.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of production processes, equipment, and quality control procedures.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage schedules, resources, and prioritize tasks.
- Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
Production Supervisor
Bakersland Land Inc.
Baldwin Park, CA
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the bakery production line as a production supervisor.
- This role ensures that all bakery products are produced efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.
- The supervisor leads a team of production workers, monitors workflow, manages inventory, and works closely with other departments such as quality control, maintenance, and logistics.
- List of key responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate activities of bakery production staff across shifts.
- Met production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Monitored the production process and adjusted schedules to resolve delays or issues.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated team members to enhance performance and adherence to procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in production areas, enforcing hygiene and food safety practices (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
- Collaborate with maintenance for timely repairs and equipment servicing.
- Enforce health and safety regulations; participate in audits and inspections.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that increased operational efficiency and minimized waste.
Production Lead
Mission Foods
Commerce
02.2009 - 10.2019
- Team Leadership: Direct and support production workers/operators.
- Monitored machinery, workflows, and line staff, ensuring consistent production output.
- Monitor machinery, workflows, and line staff to maintain consistent output.
- Trained new staff on procedures, safety, and equipment use, enhancing team readiness.
- Manage shift changes and labor scheduling.
- Quality and Safety Compliance: Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and food safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance with health regulations and internal SOPs.
- Handled deviations by documenting and escalating issues.
- Production Reporting: Track and report on production output, downtime, waste, and efficiency.
- Troubleshooting & Coordination: Identify and solve minor issues on the line (e.g., jams, inconsistencies).
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality assurance, and warehouse teams.
- Suggested and implemented process improvements, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Help reduce waste, improve efficiency, or boost product quality.
Education
Electronic Systems Technology - Cabling And Wiring #35909 - Continuing Education Division
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA 01.2016 - 07.2026
Woodrow Wilson High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Manufacturing processes
- Assembly line operations
- Production quality checks
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety compliance
- Health and safety compliance
- Safety rules enforcement
- Operational safety standards
- Equipment monitoring
- Machine operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Resource optimization
- Inventory management
- Workflow management
- Process optimization
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Team management
- Leadership
- Task delegation
- Team coordination
- Team member motivation
- Cross-department collaboration
- Training and development
- Time management
- Microsoft excel
- Computer literacy
- Documentation review
- Technical communication
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Precision tasks
- Reading and determining measurements
- Punctual and reliable
- Workflow optimization
- Problem-solving
- Workflow optimization
- Problem-solving
- Precision tasks
- Reading and determining measurements
Certification
Forklift certified
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Production Lead
Archer Meats
09.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
American Fruits and Flavors
07.2022 - 06.2025
Production Supervisor
Bakersland Land Inc.
05.2021 - 07.2022
Electronic Systems Technology - Cabling And Wiring #35909 - Continuing Education Division
Mt. San Antonio College
01.2016 - 07.2026
Production Lead
Mission Foods
02.2009 - 10.2019
Woodrow Wilson High School