JOSE CONTRERAS
Fontana,Ca
Summary
Highly skilled plant supervisor with 37 years of experience supervising, scheduling and directing employees. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in production of the beverage industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Supervisor
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
07.2010 - 01.2023
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant with over 70+ employees.
- Ensure equipment in areas assigned is in working and safe at all times
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs on machinery.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and technologies to keep plant operating at peak performance and maintain an competitive edge in the market.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Increased production output by closely monitoring operations, identifying bottlenecks, and making necessary adjustments to workflow.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of raw materials, ensuring smooth functioning of production processes.
- Resolved personnel issues quickly through active listening skills combined with fair decision-making practices that resulted in improved workforce satisfaction.
Production Supervisor
COCA COLA
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Prepared daily forecasting and oversee all products and line changeovers
- Ensured equipment in areas assigned is in working conditions and safe at all times
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Assistant Plant Manager
Home Juice
01.1987 - 01.2005
- Managed over 64 employees and team with 3 supervisors
- Proficient in Dwelling with vendors
- Knowledgeable in implementing methods and techniques by implementing total line ownership of 4 operating lines.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Supported Plant Manager in establishing strategic objectives for the facility, aligning with broader company goals.
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Safety Procedures
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Bilingual in English & Spanish
- Team building and development
Certification
- Shipping Hazardous Materials
- Forklift Training
- General Maintenance Training
- Kaizen Certify
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
07.2010 - 01.2023
Production Supervisor
COCA COLA
06.2006 - 06.2010
Assistant Plant Manager
Home Juice
01.1987 - 01.2005