Jesus Grijalva Jr.
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with a focus on safety compliance and performance management. Successfully implemented operational improvements, ensuring adherence to safety protocols while enhancing team collaboration and productivity.
- Knowledgeable throughout all the CCR departments, to help maintain Safety in operations and maintenance process for the furnace, caster, mill, Dr. Otto and Quality control as well as overseeing the process of Fluid Management and Emew areas, also assisting the electrical and maintenance groups.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
El Paso, Texas
08.1989 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure a smooth workflow and adherence to safety, production goals, and targets and objectives.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Led team meetings to discuss challenges, share updates, and promote collaboration among staff.
- Oversaw compliance with environmental regulations within mining operations consistently.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of materials for uninterrupted production processes.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste effectively.
- Fostered a positive work environment by encouraging open communication among team members.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Directed and supervised team of 30 employees in daily operations.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Implemented new operational procedures, increasing efficiency.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing Safety target and objectives priorities.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness. using 30/60/90 day evaluation system
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Created and team-building activities.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Machine Operator
Boarder Steel
El Paso, Texas
1984 - 08.1989
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and specifications.
- Trained new operators on safe equipment handling and operational procedures.
- Recorded production data accurately for compliance and quality assurance.
- Inspected finished products to ensure they met quality standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Trained new employees on how to use machinery properly for their own safety.
- Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used.
- Performed minor maintenance such as lubricating moving parts on machinery.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media as required.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutters, blades, saws and other attachments as necessary.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other lifting devices safely in order to move large objects around the facility.
- Inspected parts with precision measuring instruments and recorded results on inspection reports.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions involving electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems or mechanical systems related to production machines.
- Repaired worn tools or replaced them when necessary.
- Programmed computer numerical control machines using CAD and CAM software packages.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Operated manual machinery by turning handwheels and opening or closing valves.
Machine Operator
Greater Texas Finishing
El Paso, Texas
1983 - 1984
- Operated machinery for production tasks ensuring quality standards.
- Supported material handling and ensured timely availability
- Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times.
- Maintained production records and logs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bel Air High
El Paso, TX05-1983
Skills
- Employee training
- Team leadership / Team building
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance, Safety Protocols
- Human resources management
- Scheduling coordination
- Visible Emissions Evaluator
- Hazardous material handling
- Hazcom / GHS training
- Workflow optimization / sch scheduling
- Quality control / targets & Objectives
- Performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution - Crucial conversation training
- Effective clear communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Technical troubleshooting
- Reporting and documentation
- Project management: assist in planning projects
- Performance management
- Task delegation
- Inventory oversight
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Supervisor
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
08.1989 - Current
Machine Operator
Boarder Steel
1984 - 08.1989
Machine Operator
Greater Texas Finishing
1983 - 1984
High School Diploma -
Bel Air High