Jerry Caro
Corona,USA
Summary
Diligent Production Supervisor with 25 years of experience in manufacturing and shipping processes. Proven track record of increasing productivity, reducing overtime, and implementing safety policies. Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, SAP, and quality assurance. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Spanish. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Mauser Packaging Solutions
12.2025 - Current
- Based on the existing work history statements for the role of Production Supervisor at VPET USA PLASTICS, here are six original resume statements that address gaps in responsibilities while remaining aligned with the user's writing style and relevant to the employer context:
- **Facilitated weekly safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and improve workplace safety.**
- **Trained team members on advanced machinery operations, enhancing skill sets and reducing operational errors.**
- **Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to align production schedules with supply chain logistics for timely deliveries.**
Production Lead
Mission Foods
04.2025 - Current
- Led a team of 40 production workers in meeting daily production targets and ensuring on-time delivery of products
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 92% reduction in waste and increased overall efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and implement solutions that resulted in cost savings of 96%
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and made necessary adjustments to maintain product integrity
Production Supervisor
VPET USA PLASTICS
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and meeting production targets
- Managed a team of 50 production workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and consistency in production processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance to resolve issues and optimize production flow
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of materials for uninterrupted production
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles resulting in a 95% increase in productivity and a reduction of waste by 10%
Production Supervisor
Dart Container
06.2006 - 11.2019
- Create and oversee an employee training schedule to emphasize productivity and resource conservation
- Trained employees to effectively utilize BRC and GMP Policies
- Evaluate each station of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency
- Enforce safety policies and procedures (both in-house and regulatory) to decrease the potential for employee injuries on the job
- Assume responsibility for manufacturing and shipping processes in the plant
- Inspect products prior to shipment to ensure accurate labeling and record keeping
- Maintain open lines of communication between employees, management and executives
- Ensure all resources and assets are used efficiently and correctly
- Intimately involved in the implementation of SAP
Plant Supervisor
Smurfit-Stone
11.1998 - 06.2006
- Increased monthly tonnage in plant by 40% (this was done without increasing headcount)
- Effectively implemented Dupont STOP Training program in plant.
- Coordinated an accident free work environment for 3 years which resulted in having the best plant in the Region
- Coordinated a plant conversion team to oversee growth in product on a monthly basis
- Implemented daily productivity reports and tracking metrics.
- Reduced OT in plant 60% in a 30 day period.
- Responsible for more over 40 employees and was a key part of reducing our headcount by 58%
Plant Supervisor
Mansfield Plumbing
04.1991 - 11.1998
- Coordinated daily operation of more than 60 employees.
- Implemented time study that showed a 50% increase in outbound product.
- Reduced OT by more than 60%
- Reduced head count by 20%
- Was part of integration and training team that integrated robotics within our plant.
- My shipping and receiving department, earned Home Depot Vendor award for quality and on time delivery service, for three consecutive years.
- Increased on time delivery performance from 70% - 98% in a 6 month period.
- Reduced W/C injury claims by 20% over a 12 month period through the implementation of Dupont STOP Training program.
Education
AA -
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA04.2026
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San Dimas High School
San Dimas, CASkills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Plant Management
- Computer literacy
- Root Cause Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Supervising Experience
- Food Manufacturing
- 5S
- Leadership
- Lean Six Sigma
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Lean
- Quality Assurance
- Plastics blow molding
- Training & development
- Haccp
- SAP
- KPI
- Process improvement
- ERP Systems
- Six Sigma
- CGMP
- Robotics
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Mauser Packaging Solutions
12.2025 - Current
Production Lead
Mission Foods
04.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
VPET USA PLASTICS
06.2020 - 12.2024
Production Supervisor
Dart Container
06.2006 - 11.2019
Plant Supervisor
Smurfit-Stone
11.1998 - 06.2006
Plant Supervisor
Mansfield Plumbing
04.1991 - 11.1998
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San Dimas High School
AA -
Mt. San Antonio College