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Jimmy Talavera
KIK Custom Products
WHITTIER,CA
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Open to work
Desired Job Title
Manufacturing Production SupervisorProduction ManagerProduction SupervisorOperations SupervisorOperations Manager
Results-driven professional with strong leadership and decision-making skills in production management. Expertise in analyzing production data and conducting root cause analysis to drive operational improvements and ensure high-quality outputs.
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
9 Years 7 Months
KIK Custom Products - Santa Fe Springs, CA | 08.2016 - 03.2026
- Oversaw production schedules to optimize workflow and meet delivery deadlines.
- Managed cross-functional teams to enhance communication and collaboration across departments.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for safety, quality control, and equipment operation.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, ensuring continuous improvement initiatives were enacted.
- Led root cause analysis for production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by developing supportive and inclusive work environment.
Production Supervisor
9 Years 4 Months
KIK Custom Products - Santa Fe Springs, CA | 04.2007 - 08.2016
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure adherence to safety standards and operational guidelines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and resolve operational challenges.
- Streamlined workflows by implementing process improvements, reducing downtime and enhancing efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and quality control processes.
- Managed a team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinated withhhhh other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues for prompt resolution, minimizing negative impacts on output rates.
Education
Associate of Science - Social Services
Cerritos College - Norwalk, CA
Skills
Production scheduling
Operations management
Quality control
Continuous improvement
Root-cause analysis
Production data analysis
Health and safety compliance
Workforce planning
Timeline
Production Manager
KIK Custom Products
08.2016 - 03.2026Read more
Production Supervisor
KIK Custom Products
04.2007 - 08.2016Read more
Cerritos College - Associate of Science, Social Services
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