Jimmy Talavera
WHITTIER,CA
Summary
Production manager with experience in workforce scheduling, production planning, quality control, and root cause analysis. Leads cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and maintain workflow continuity. Implements process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and meet customer demand while upholding safety standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
KIK Custom Products
08.2016 - 03.2026
- Directed production schedules to optimize staffing, material availability, and customer demand fulfillment.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Led root cause analysis for production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Identified bottlenecks in production process and proposed effective solutions, leading to enhanced overall productivity.
- Addressed production challenges swiftly to maintain workflow efficiency. to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, ensuring continuous improvement initiatives were enacted.
- Managed cross-functional teams to enhance communication and collaboration across departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Coordinated workforce assignments across filling, packaging, and changeover activities.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for safety, quality control, and equipment operation.
- Fostered continuous improvement culture by promoting open communication among team members and soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
Production Supervisor
KIK Custom Products
04.2007 - 08.2016
- Managed a team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure adherence to safety standards and operational guidelines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and address operational challenges, ensuring timely project completion.
- Streamlined workflows by implementing process improvements, reducing downtime and enhancing efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and quality control processes.
- Enhanced product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and implementing corrective actions based on findings.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Performed root cause analysis on production issues for prompt resolution, reducing negative impacts on output rates.
Education
Associate of Science - Social Services
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CASkills
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Health and safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Workforce planning
- Team management and process improvement
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Leadership and decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Production Manager
KIK Custom Products
08.2016 - 03.2026
Production Supervisor
KIK Custom Products
04.2007 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Social Services
Cerritos College