Christopher Saldana
Los Fresnos,TX
Summary
18+ years of proven leader at Cemex USA, adept in materials inspection and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhanced operational efficiency and reduced production costs. Expert in implementing cost-saving and environmental sustainability initiatives, I excel in quality assurance and problem-solving, ensuring high standards and productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Plant Production Supervisor
Cemex USA
09.2006 - Current
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Championed environmental sustainability efforts within the plant, reducing energy consumption and minimizing waste generation.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular meetings and promoting transparency across all levels of the organization.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw loading and unloading materials in the yard to ensure all was accurate for time of inventory.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational excellence throughout the facility.
- Optimized equipment usage by implementing preventative maintenance programs, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Reduced production costs by identifying areas of waste and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance team to ensure consistent product quality meeting customer specifications.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Texas Leadership
Brownsville, TX01.2024
Skills
- Raw Material
- Materials Inspection
- Work Area Inspection
- Records administration
- Safety Procedures & Hazardous Materials Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Quality assurance expertise
- Equipment Maintenance
- Incidents management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Inventory Oversight
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Concrete Plant Production Supervisor
Cemex USA
09.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Texas Leadership
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