Gabriela Ipina
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hard working and passionate individual. With strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Results-driven production professional with proven expertise in managing and optimizing manufacturing processes. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring efficiency, and adaptability to changing environments. Skilled in process improvement, quality control, and workforce coordination. Reliable and flexible, consistently delivering high standards in challenging situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Floor Lead
Menasha Packaging Company
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure adherence to safety standards and operational procedures.
- Mentored team members on best practices for equipment operation and process efficiency.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime on the production floor.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and streamline operations.
- Developed standardized work instructions to increase consistency and efficiency across the production floor.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce product defects and improve overall product quality.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring that production goals were met or exceeded consistently.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent disruptions in production flow.
Team Lead
Menasha Packaging Company
03.2021 - Current
- Coached line workers in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Train and mentor individuals with lagging skills.
- Operated material moving equipment to move heavy loads and maintain production levels.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents.
Forklift Driver
Menasha Packaging Company
03.2021 - Current
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed finished goods from the line to the wrapper.
DSD Receiver
Food 4 Less Supermarket
03.2003 - 04.2019
- Conducted CAO-related activities, stocking, and rotating merchandise. FIFO
- Checked EDI invoices to resolve outstanding invoices.
- Communicated operational inconsistencies of store or vendors to manager for resolution.
- Resolved vendor errors with receiving policies to eliminate excessive inventory.
- Tracked product for DSD vendors to verify invoices.
- Followed food safety and workplace safety guidelines for job functions.
- Processed daily and weekly DSD tickets to file invoices.
- Processed reclaims and returns to vendors and warehouse for credit.
- Protected company assets through accurate receipt and return of DSD product.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Coordinated warehouse organization scheme and product placements.
Assistant Manager
Foot Locker
06.2000 - 01.2003
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy
6325 W 56th St.06.2001
Skills
- I have 15 years experience in customer service skills
- I have 10 years experience in forklift driving and warehouse work
- I can work well in a fast paced environment and am a quick learner
- Quality Control
- Quality Standards
- Production Monitoring
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Teamwork and communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork and coordination
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctual and reliable
- Multitasking
- Worksite safety
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Perfect attendance 2024
Timeline
Production Floor Lead
Menasha Packaging Company
11.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Menasha Packaging Company
03.2021 - Current
Forklift Driver
Menasha Packaging Company
03.2021 - Current
DSD Receiver
Food 4 Less Supermarket
03.2003 - 04.2019
Assistant Manager
Foot Locker
06.2000 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy
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