Luis Pena
Loxahatchee ,FL
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Harvesting Supervisor
Sugar Farm Corporation
Belle Glade, FL
10.2006 - 04.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to an overall increase in effectiveness.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Mechanic
Atlantic Sugar Association
Belle Glade, FL
10.1996 - 05.2005
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.
- Increased tire lifespan by accurately aligning wheels, balancing tires, and performing rotations as needed.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Education
None - Mechanics And Repairers
Southeastern High School
Miami, FL07.1988
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Discipline
- Operations Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Project Management
- Schedule development
- Policy Enforcement
- Priority management
- Expectation setting
- Software experience
- Industrial hygiene
- Project Planning
- Improvement plan knowledge
- Waste Reduction
Timeline
Harvesting Supervisor
Sugar Farm Corporation
10.2006 - 04.2024
Mechanic
Atlantic Sugar Association
10.1996 - 05.2005
None - Mechanics And Repairers
Southeastern High School