Ismael Castillo
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at PGI International, adept in enhancing production tracking and fostering employee development. Excelled in implementing continuous improvement strategies, achieving significant efficiency gains. Skilled in relationship building and quality control, consistently met production goals by leveraging strong verbal and written communication.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Group Lead
Parker PGI Hannifan
12.2017 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
General Materials Supervisor
PGI International
08.2000 - 12.2017
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
Warehouse/Barstock Supervisor
PGI International
10.1997 - 08.2000
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
QA Inspector
PGI International
08.1996 - 10.1997
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
Computer and English Teacher Coordinator
John F Kennedy Primary and Pre-school
07.1993 - 06.1996
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
ESL Teacher / Coordinator
Ameridioma
01.1989 - 05.1996
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
Computer and English Teacher (Founder)
Harland Johnson Elementary School
05.1990 - 07.1993
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science And Freedom
La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco05-1990
Skills
- Production tracking
- Health and safety procedures
- Complaint handling
- Shift leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Continuous improvement
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory control
- Quality control
- Issue resolution
- Relationship building
- Employee development
- Manufacturing oversight
- Product assembly
Reading, Gardening, Travel, Stay in Shape
In my free time - love being with Family and Travel. Enjoy reading, gardening and exercise - helps relax and stay creative.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Very passionate in learning something new every day and taking new challenges Being financially comfortable Continue Reading, Traveling and stay healthy Sharing my blessings and knowledge with Family and Friends
Timeline
Materials Group Lead
Parker PGI Hannifan
12.2017 - Current
General Materials Supervisor
PGI International
08.2000 - 12.2017
Warehouse/Barstock Supervisor
PGI International
10.1997 - 08.2000
QA Inspector
PGI International
08.1996 - 10.1997
Computer and English Teacher Coordinator
John F Kennedy Primary and Pre-school
07.1993 - 06.1996
Computer and English Teacher (Founder)
Harland Johnson Elementary School
05.1990 - 07.1993
ESL Teacher / Coordinator
Ameridioma
01.1989 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Science And Freedom
La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
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