Erika Cardenas
Houston,TX
Summary
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing 15 years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions. Background includes managing production employees as PRODUCTION MANAGER in fast-paced production environment. Bringing 15 years of related experience and dedication to meeting and exceeding performance targets. Safety-driven and responsive to changing workflows and company demands. Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION MANAGER
PUBLIAVISOS DE LA COSTA
Barranquilla, Atlantico
01.2010 - 06.2019
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Led recurring site reporting and assessed site performance data to drive improvements.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.
- Documented gas collection activities to meet company and regulatory requirements.
- Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout project lifecycle.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
Education
BUSSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL CARIBE
BARRANQUILLA -COLOMBIA09-2010
Skills
- Production Optimization
- Staff Scheduling
- Training Coordination
- Safety Management
- Production Planning
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Team Development
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation
- Production Oversight
- Logistics
- Safety Monitoring
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Performance Evaluation
- Workforce Training
- Strategic Execution
- Assembly and Production
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- Quality Inspection
- Shift Checklists
- Inventory Coordination
- Quality Assurance Controls
Timeline
PRODUCTION MANAGER
PUBLIAVISOS DE LA COSTA
01.2010 - 06.2019
BUSSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL CARIBE
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