Eric Cristanelli
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mold Change Supervisor
Reyes Automotive Group
San Antonio, Texas
10.2018 - 10.2024
- Supervised daily operations and maintained workflow efficiency among team members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure working environment.
- Conducted team meetings to discuss performance and address concerns.
- Assisted in resolving customer inquiries and complaints effectively.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Directed and supervised team of 24 employees in daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
Tooling Technician
Reyes Automotive Group
San Antonio, Texas
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Operated machinery for metal fabrication and assembly of automotive components.
- Maintained tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools to identify wear and necessary repairs.
- Lead in the design and modification of tooling for improved production processes.
- Trained new technicians on proper tool handling and safety protocols.
- Documented maintenance activities and tool performance for compliance records.
- Coordinated with production teams to support continuous manufacturing operations.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics, drawings, diagrams, and specifications related to tooling projects.
- Coordinated with suppliers for delivery of replacement parts or materials for repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of tooling components to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Full teardown of injection molding / blow molding Molds to perform repairs / full PM
- Fabrication of components from raw materials to save money on purchase of pre fabricated parts
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product defects or malfunctions due to poor tooling designs.
Blow Molding Production Supervisor
Reyes Automotive
San Antonio, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Was asked to move to this position temporarily to apply my skill sets and knowledge to this department since our production numbers and quality had dropped dramatically.
- Was able to successfully turn the department around and drastically reduce defects and improve productivity
Mold Change Group Lead
Reyes Automotive Group
San Antonio, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2013
Production Group Lead
Reyes Automotive Group
San Antonio, TX
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Led team meetings to discuss project updates and operational improvements.
- Coordinated daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow among team members.
- Trained new staff on company policies and best practices in automotive services.
Education
Yucca Valley High School
Yucca Valley, CASkills
- 15 years experience in Manufacturing
- Precision machining
- Tool maintenance
- Employee training
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Lean manufacturing
- Workflow improvement
- Waste reduction
- Lean manufacturing concepts
- Standard work
- Toyota Production System
- 5S methodology
- Kaizen leader
- Mold repair
- Mechanical aptitude
- Safety protocols
- CPR / emergency response team certified
- Forklift certified (standing and sit down)
- Boom lift certified
- Certified crane operator
- Welding ( mig, tig and micro )
- Knowledge of Lathe operation
- Drilling / milling and grinding
Certification
- Most Kaizens submitted and implemented for over 10 years
- Cost savings Kaisen of the year
- Safety Kaisen of the year
- Time reduction Kaisen of the year
- Environmental health and safety team for over 8 years
- Certification in “how to communicate with tact professionalism” through Fred Pryor seminars
- Certification in “ dealing with difficult people” through Fred Pryor seminars
- OSHA training / compliance adherence
- Certification in “ leading at the speed of trust” through Franklin Covey training program
- Training completion in “7 habits of highly effective people” through Franklin Covey training program
- Certification in “ Toyota production manufacturing procedures” through TMMTX for 5 years
- Lean manufacturing training
- Root cause analysis conductor / trainer
Accomplishments
- Worked full time for 15 years with perfect attendance and 0 write ups or disciplinary actions.
- Every year consistently received rewards for continuous improvement
- Met with the heads of each department from Toyota manufacturing to accept rewards for improvements, I have implemented for my company
- Purchased owned and operate 2 rental units that are being managed by myself since 2021 with an overall 5 star rating all while still working full time.
Timeline
Mold Change Supervisor
Reyes Automotive Group
10.2018 - 10.2024
Tooling Technician
Reyes Automotive Group
01.2014 - 10.2018
Blow Molding Production Supervisor
Reyes Automotive
01.2013 - 01.2014
Mold Change Group Lead
Reyes Automotive Group
01.2012 - 01.2013
Production Group Lead
Reyes Automotive Group
10.2009 - 01.2012
Yucca Valley High School