Cristian Ramirez Cruz
Angier,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional leveraging bilingual proficiency and data analysis skills to enhance quality and production training, resulting in improved operational performance. Core competencies include strategic training development and team leadership. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving high-impact results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Supervisor
Dover Fueling Solutions
Smithfield, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Provided technical guidance to staff on manufacturing processes and troubleshooting issues.
- Inspected finished products for defects before they were shipped out to customers.
- Recorded detailed and accurate data on production activities including output levels and inventory status.
- Monitored production performance and ensured quality standards were met.
- Analyzed data from production reports and identified areas needing improvement.
- Reviewed customer orders and assigned jobs accordingly ensuring that deadlines are met.
- Delivered guidance on employee performance improvement.
- Assisted operators with completing, inspecting, and transporting finished pieces.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulations in the manufacturing process.
- Read and understood design specifications, blueprints and manufacturing directives.
- Documented and submitted employee attendance and work hours.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
Extrusion Technician
OPW Fueling Containment Systems
Smithfield, NC
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Conducted an analysis when problems occurred with the extrusion process.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as batch numbers and quantities produced.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers and monitored feed rates.
- Dismantled machinery to inspect and clean to maintain quality standards as necessary.
- Calibrated, tested, and troubleshooted machinery as needed.
- Cleaned die faces, screens, manifold blocks, and other parts of the system.
- Monitored product quality and tracked production output.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings or written instructions for fabrication purposes.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize product consistency.
- Repaired or replaced defective components using hand tools or power tools.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to customer specifications.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Ensured that safety standards were adhered to at all times while operating machinery.
- Set up and operated extrusion machines for production runs.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape, and thickness.
Molder - Lead
OPW Fueling Containment Systems
Smithfield, NC
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Provided guidance to team members while ensuring quality assurance standards were met.
- Organized daily workflow, delegated tasks to team members, and monitored progress.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Assessed employee performance through regular reviews and provided feedback as necessary.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
- Performed troubleshooting on machinery when problems arose during production runs.
- Removed excess material from molded products using hand tools, grinders, or sanders.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained records of production data including quantity and type of items produced.
- Ensured that safety standards were met at all times while operating machinery.
- Inspected molded parts for quality assurance purposes.
- Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
- Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor.
Terrazzo Installer
David Allen Co
Raleight, NC
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Ensured proper alignment of boards during installation process.
- Worked with a variety of tools including saws, hammers, drills, screwdrivers.
- Created custom cuts for around pipes, or other objects, on the floor.
- Applied adhesives to subfloors prior to laying down new flooring material.
- Organized supplies into appropriate containers prior to beginning projects.
- Prepared surfaces for installation by cleaning and leveling them.
- Followed safety protocols while operating power tools or hazardous materials.
- Performed minor repairs to existing floors before installation process began.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine the layout.
- Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
- Applied waterproofing compounds and filled cracks with materials such as plaster, putty or grouting.
- Prepared base surfaces by removing debris, correcting imperfections and applying treatments.
Education
Pre-Engineering, Computer Science
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Process improvement
- Employee training
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance
- Planning and execution
- Proficient in Spanish and English
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Value Based Leadership Program - 2024
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Autodidact
Timeline
Manufacturing Supervisor
Dover Fueling Solutions
07.2023 - Current
Extrusion Technician
OPW Fueling Containment Systems
05.2021 - 07.2023
Molder - Lead
OPW Fueling Containment Systems
08.2016 - 05.2021
Terrazzo Installer
David Allen Co
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Value Based Leadership Program - 2024
Pre-Engineering, Computer Science
Wake Technical Community College
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