Karen Velazquez
Indianapolis
Summary
Safety-conscious individual comfortable lifting, pushing and pulling material weighing up to 50 pounds. Dedicated to producing products of consistent quality. Excellent time management, organizational and written and verbal communication skills. Checked incoming items against invoices to verify proper items were received and shipped. Skilled Production Worker offering 5 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Committed group lead with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Lead
KYB Americas Corporation
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed a team who received product to ensure verification and quality of product on arrival to facility
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between departments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.
Manager
Little Caesars
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed daily operations, including pizza production, customer service, and staff scheduling, to ensure efficient and timely service.
- Trained and supervised team members, fostering a positive work atmosphere and maximizing productivity.
- Decreased inventory waste by 10% and improved cash handling accuracy by implementing strict inventory control that included order processing procedures.
- Implemented and enforced Little Caesars' quality standards and food safety protocols, maintaining a clean and compliant environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
USCareer Institute
Fort Collins, CO05-2026
Skills
- Management
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Food Store Logistics
- Responsible Decision-Making
- Leadership
- Motivated Self-Starter
- Time Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Staff management
- Issue resolution
- Motivational skills
- Employee development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Group Lead
KYB Americas Corporation
11.2023 - 10.2025
Manager
Little Caesars
05.2019 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
USCareer Institute