Marco Vergara
Willowbrook,IL
Summary
Results-driven hands on professional with 32 years of experience in the metal stamping trade. extensive experience in training and mentoring teams on the setting up and operating of stamping presses and following procedures and processes. Known for strong attention to detail and employee motivation, successfully enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing turnover rates. Ready to leverage skills to drive organizational success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Stamping Supervisor
Weiss-Aug
Elk Grove Village, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new employees on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency within the team.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste.
- Monitored production schedules, adjusting resources to meet changing demands effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall operational performance.
- Resolved conflicts and addressed employee concerns to maintain a positive work environment.
- 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.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- 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.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, significantly reducing learning curve and integrating them into team quickly.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
- Conducted thorough employee evaluations to identify areas for growth and development, leading to more skilled workforce.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
- Reduced conflict incidents significantly, fostering cohesive team environment through effective conflict resolution strategies.
- Enhanced operational workflow, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in daily procedures.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with company goals.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Stamping Supervisor
Interplex Daystar
Franklin Park, IL
04.2013 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement quality control measures, ensuring product integrity.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to onboard new staff effectively.
- Led projects focused on process optimization, resulting in improved productivity across departments.
- Mentored junior specialists, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Coordinated communication between departments to facilitate seamless project execution and alignment of goals.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
- Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and improving overall performance.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Production Supervisor
IMS Buhrke-Olson
Arlington Heights, IL
04.2006 - 05.2013
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Cultivated culture of excellence and accountability, leading by example and providing clear expectations.
- Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated scheduling of production activities to meet project deadlines and optimize resource utilization.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 12 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Led team meetings to communicate production goals and address workflow challenges.
Stamping Leadman
Diebel Mfg Co
Morton Grove, IL
02.1997 - 03.2006
- Supervised production workflows to ensure efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and assembly processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated daily tasks among production staff to meet project deadlines effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foreman
Chicago, IL06-1992
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Strong tooling knowledge
- Strong trouble shooting skills
- Safety first minded
- Knowledge of Lean mfg and 6sigma ideology
- Attention to detail
- Expert on Wintress controls and cam programming
- Employee motivation
- Decision-making
- Staff development
- Safety committee member
- First responder
- Process improvement / Championed numerous SMED projects
- Conflict resolution
- working computer skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of quick die change program. (S.M.E.D) significantly cutting setup time and indirect labor.
- Supervised team of 10-20 staff members.
- Helped in the development of Tooling setup instructions and operator/ diesetter training logs.
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Stamping Supervisor
Weiss-Aug
01.2022 - Current
Stamping Supervisor
Interplex Daystar
04.2013 - 12.2022
Production Supervisor
IMS Buhrke-Olson
04.2006 - 05.2013
Stamping Leadman
Diebel Mfg Co
02.1997 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Foreman