Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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References
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JC Alvarado

Wood Dale,IL

Summary

Results-driven Manufacturing Production Supervisor known for exceptional ability to increase productivity and efficiently manage tasks. Skilled in lean manufacturing, quality control, and workflow optimization. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and team cohesion.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Ferrara Candy
Itasca, IL
08.2022 - Current
  • Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.

Heavy Material Handler

Ferrara Candy
Itasca, IL
08.2016 - Current
  • Checked for damaged goods or incorrect quantities upon receipt of orders.
  • Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
  • Responsible for unloading and loading trailers by hand or with powered equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating motorized material handling equipment.
  • Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
  • Labeled containers appropriately so that they can be easily identified during shipping or retrieval processes.
  • Picked and staged materials for production and tracked non-conformances and scrap.

Education

GED -

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
08-1996

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • OSHA regulations
  • Loading and unloading
  • Equipment safety
  • Time management abilities
  • Decision-making
  • POS systems
  • Load securing
  • Employee training
  • Team management
  • Production scheduling
  • Performance evaluation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Process automation
  • Employee motivation

Affiliations

  • Safety Ambassador
  • Training and development Ambassador
  • Quality Analyst

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month as a material handler on multiple occasions
  • Senior Leadership Recognition award for 2024

Certification

  • Certified Trainer

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Ferrara Candy
08.2022 - Current

Heavy Material Handler

Ferrara Candy
08.2016 - Current

GED -

Waubonsee Community College
JC Alvarado