Genaro Rivera-Camarillo
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
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
12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production supervisor & bilingual translator
Georgia-Pacific
Sheboygan, USA
05.2021 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitored production quality to adhere to company standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to staff.
- Collaborated with management on staffing and scheduling needs.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols, resulting in zero workplace accidents.
- Coach employees on understanding our manufactoring goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all production activities including shift reports, incident reports etc.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve overall efficiency.
- Maintain a highly motivated team with strong morale and a clear sense of purpose, driving consistent high productivity and a positive work environment.
- Manage timecards, attendance, and vacation approvals in Kronos with accuracy and fairness to support smooth staffing and operational coverage.
- Develop employees through principle-based coaching focused on behavior change, skill growth, and leadership development rather than punishment.
- Identify and remove roadblocks that limit performance, enabling higher uptime percentages and more reliable production flow.
- Lead daily Gemba engagement to understand issues at the source, support problem-solving, and reinforce Lean and 6S standards across the production floor.
- Create, update, and implement SOPs and procedures that reduce downtime, improve consistency, and ensure teams meet daily production goals.
- Set clear, high expectations for performance, quality, and communication while maintaining safety above all as the foundation of every decision and process.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and respect, ensuring employees feel supported, informed, and empowered to lead.
Extruder Operator
VPI Industries
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Operated extrusion machinery to produce plastic products efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on extruders to minimize downtime.
- Load raw materials into machines for processing.
- Document all daily activities related to production operations in log books or computer systems.
- Monitor the production process and make necessary adjustments as needed.
- Identify potential problems before they occur and take corrective action as necessary.
- Monitor temperature levels during the manufacturing process to ensure optimal results.
- Perform routine maintenance on machinery such as changing parts, lubricating, cleaning.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape, and thickness.
- Aligned and secured cutting tools and set manual and automatic machine tools.
- Weighed and mixed pelletized, granular or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
- Maintained compliance with safe handling procedures for liquid polymers to prevent accidents and spillage.
Alloy tech
Nemak - Gateway Drive
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
04.2014 - 04.2019
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Documented production processes and reported issues to management promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Conducted daily inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Operated front end loader for material handling and site preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of materials moved and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow on job sites.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling procedures.
- Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
South High
Sheboygan, WISome College (No Degree) - Manufactoring Management
Lakeshore Technical College
Sheboygan, WISkills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Production management
- Continuous improvement
- Audit management
- Schedule oversight
- Staff management
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Process documentation
- Waste reduction
- Employee leadership
- Compliance
- Production targets
- Process improvement
- 6S implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excel
- Teams
- Outlook
- PowerBI
Timeline
Production supervisor & bilingual translator
Georgia-Pacific
05.2021 - 04.2026
Extruder Operator
VPI Industries
04.2020 - 04.2021
Alloy tech
Nemak - Gateway Drive
04.2014 - 04.2019
South High
Some College (No Degree) - Manufactoring Management
Lakeshore Technical College