Lilia Vargas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Farmer's Fridge, enhancing production quality and team proficiency through effective training and mentoring. Skilled in communication and continuous improvement, I led a team to achieve significant efficiency improvements, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Adaptable and responsive leader with decisive and detail-oriented mindset.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Farmer's Fridge
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed team of 50 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement and resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed daily production reports closely to identify areas of improvement or potential risks that could impact timely product delivery.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Boosted team morale and productivity through effective communication, coaching, and recognition of individual achievements.
- Monitored operations on the floor daily, ensuring adherence to established procedures while troubleshooting any issues that arose during production runs while reducing downtime
- Optimized labor utilization by evaluating staffing needs based on production demands and reallocating resources as needed.
- Collaborated with R&D department to implement new product launches seamlessly into the production line.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall efficiency within the facility.
Assistant Supervisor
Farmer's Fridge
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet deadlines.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Addressed employee concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of job satisfaction among team members.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement efforts aimed at optimizing operational efficiency across all aspects of day-to-day business functions.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Social Justice High School
Chicago, IL06.2013
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Production Management
- Training and mentoring
- Allergen awareness
- GMP Practices
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Farmer's Fridge
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Supervisor
Farmer's Fridge
03.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Social Justice High School
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