Jacob Arismendez
Midlothian
Summary
Detailed Manufacturing Supervisor with 15 years of extensive experience in the manufacturing production field. Expertise in verbal and written communication, multitasking, task prioritization, production, safety, quality, logistics, engineering, maintenance, and planning. I have excellent technical, and leadership skills that have driven efficient results. I’m currently seeking a challenging position in a Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, or Facilities Operational environment where my overall leadership and manufacturing background, along with my process driven and decision making capabilities, can be utilized. Results-driven Group Leader with expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Quality Assurance. Proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing team performance to achieve project goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Group Leader
Insight Globle
Dallas
09.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery efficiency.
- Managed resource allocation to align with project timelines and goals.
- Oversaw team performance, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Facilitated regular meetings to ensure clear communication among stakeholders.
- Developed training programs to improve team skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with management on strategic planning initiatives and objectives.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations within the group.
- Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies for team effectiveness.
- Worked with other group leaders to identify and resolve issues between teams.
- Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Identified training needs for group members; provided instruction when appropriate.
- Communicated objectives and implementation tactics to meet organizational goals.
- Coached and developed direct reports to lead problem-solving activities.
- Planned work schedules based on individual strengths, weaknesses, job requirements.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with team members, providing constructive criticism when necessary.
- Motivated teams to reach their highest potential by setting achievable goals.
- Created detailed plans outlining project procedures and timelines for successful completion.
- Organized weekly meetings to review objectives, discuss accomplishments, and plan future goals.
- Conducted performance evaluations and recommended promotions or additional training.
- Oversaw compliance with company policies and industry regulations within team operations.
Senior Manufacturing Supervisor
Gatorade Dallas
Dallas
11.2021 - Current
- Managed daily production operations, including assigning tasks and monitoring performance of staff.
- Oversaw the development of new processes and procedures in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase output.
- Ensured that product quality standards were met by inspecting finished products prior to shipment.
- Provided guidance and leadership to subordinate supervisors and operators on the assembly line.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, vacation time taken, overtime hours worked.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles in order to streamline operations and reduce waste throughout the facility.
- Adhered to all applicable federal regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety standards.
- Developed strategies for improving customer service response times while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintained workflow by monitoring the steps of processes and observed equipment and personnel.
- Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Documented and submitted employee attendance and work hours.
- Directed safety meetings and checked team compliance with protective equipment and behavioral practices.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
Senior QA Coordinator
Gatorade Dallas
Dallas
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
- Led staff education efforts on quality assurance (QA) and quality management policies, improving production outcomes.
- Developed and maintained PepsiCo's Policy and Procedure (P&P) system, integrating regulatory compliance tools to maintain conformity with OSHA and GMP guidelines.
- Analyzed on-site training curricula to discern root causes of competency deficits, suggesting educational updates to close knowledge gaps.
- Allocated complaints to governing departments for investigation and tracked resolution times.
- Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other staff.
- Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
- Performed follow-up evaluations to determine efficacy of previously implemented corrective measures, recommending subsequent actions based on findings.
- Collaborated with other team members to perform internal QA audits.
- Trained and led staff on proper QA standards.
- Recommended improvements to systems and procedures for increased productivity.
- Created report formats for distribution, standardizing quality control metrics around consistent, measurable guideposts.
- Fielded customer complaints and rectified service issues.
- Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
Production Supervisor
Niagara Bottling
Dallas
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Manages and directs activities of assigned shift, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
- Maintains effective working relationships with team members through open communication, visibility, and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, and throughput.
- Analyzes the production schedule prior to shift start and adjusts team member assignments to meet production targets.
- Verifies discrete jobs are correct in Oracle (including quality and bill of material list), Warehouse Management System, and/or Line Management System.
- Responsible for team member coaching and development, employment decisions, and resolving issues through conflict resolution.
- Hires, trains, coaches and reviews performance of team members.
- Partners with Human Resources and Production Manager for recruitment, corrective actions, and terminations.
- Inspects raw materials prior to changeovers to ensure correct inventories for production runs.
- Performs first pass quality checks after changeovers to prevent non-conforming product.
- Collaborates with the Maintenance Department to resolve downtime occurrences on the production lines.
- Completes shift reports for production numbers, downtime, attendance, overtime and quality checks for submission to the Production Manager.
- Conducts walkthrough throughout the shift to ensure safety, quality, and housekeeping compliance by team members.
- Interfaces with multiple departments within the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
- Participates in interviews with hiring managers.
- Collaborates with plant leadership and shift team members to champion a world-class safety culture.
- Conducts weekly safety talk trainings, daily safety/quality/production meetings, and hourly safety walks.
- Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
- Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shift team members.
- Monitors and reviews assigned team members time and attendance for accuracy.
- Utilizes the Efficiency Improvement Tools to understand and comment on line downtime and communicate appropriately per the escalation plan.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Gatorade
Dallas
04.2011 - 10.2019
- Complete full knowledge of all production work zones Complete knowledge of all TPM tasks and all related paperwork for each production zone.
- Preform and complete all CIL's, CL's and all related TPM paperwork.
- Able to perform the C.I.P requirements on all Production work zones.
- Knowledge of Lockout Tag-out procedures for all production zones.
- Full knowledge of MARS, SAP, and IQS operating systems.
- Recommended improvements to systems and procedures for increased productivity.
- Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
- Crafted quality control tests to analyze data for process improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw all process checks to ensure proper completion and correct frequency.
- Set and achieved product quality objectives while meeting product specifications.
Education
Associates - Business
Richland Community College
Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- SAP
- Production Management
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse Management
- CGMP
- Oracle
- Computer Networking
- 5S
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Automotive, Repairs
- Conflict resolution
- Forklift Operator
- Forklift
- GMP
- Hiring
- Human Resources
- Inventory
- Leadership
- MARS
- Materials and Supplies
- Mechanical
- Operating systems
- Oracle
- Production Supervisor
- Recruitment
- Diagnostic skills
- Equipment repair
- Analytical
- Microsoft Office
- Training & Development
- Decision-making
- Safety proficiency
- Documentation abilities
- Blending expertise
- Coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Computer skills
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Processes and procedures
- Goal-oriented
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Training development
- Inventory control
- Time management
- Production tracking
- Performance evaluation
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing oversight
- Relationship building
- Quality control
- Group and individual instruction
- Meeting facilitation
- Continuous improvement
- Operations management
- Payroll administration
- Shift leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Task delegation
- Health and safety procedures
- Motivational skills
- Staff management
- Communication skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Time management abilities
- Budget management
- Analytical thinking
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma (DMAIC)
- TPM
- cGMPs
- CAPA
Timeline
Group Leader
Insight Globle
09.2025 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Supervisor
Gatorade Dallas
11.2021 - Current
Senior QA Coordinator
Gatorade Dallas
08.2020 - 11.2021
Production Supervisor
Niagara Bottling
10.2019 - 08.2020
Quality Assurance Analyst
Gatorade
04.2011 - 10.2019
Associates - Business
Richland Community College