Cristina Acosta
Warrenville,IL
Summary
Experienced Production Leader with 7 years of experience monitoring food manufacturing. First-rate leadership and team building talents with understanding of manufacturing deadlines and goals. Adept at troubleshooting machine issues and performing repairs. Organized, goal-oriented motivator of team members to meet production goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Ferrara Candy Company
01.2017 - Current
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Community High School, West Chicago IL 60185
06.2010
Skills
- Equipment Safety- LOTO
- SAP Operations - Work Orders, Best buys, stock list, labeling
- Continues Improvement (5s)
- Operate Machinery- Ilapaks, Hayssens, HDG
- Safe Work Practices ( Safety Committee)
- Production Scheduler
- Excel
- Power Point
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Production Lead
Ferrara Candy Company
01.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Community High School, West Chicago IL 60185
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