Maria Vargas
Omaha
Summary
Dynamic Crew Leader with a proven track record in directing teams, managing tasks, and overseeing work areas to ensure optimal efficiency. Maintains composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations while fostering a positive work environment. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills facilitate effective collaboration and motivate team members to achieve their best. Committed to driving results and enhancing team performance and morale.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacture Crew Leader
3M
04.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and analysts to keep everyone informed.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Monitor, review employee’s performance to make recommendations for improvements to ensure efficiency on the process and procedures.
- Facilitate daily tier- safety meetings troubleshoot and assist with work orders daily.
- Provide solid feedback and motivation on the production floor.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
DR Department Operator
3M
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Daily Operate Preformers, Inverter, SCAF/CAF machines to keep the production levels and minimize down-time, troubleshooting any problem that may arise.
- Worked effectively and collaborated with other operator to minimize downtime and increased production numbers of packaged products according to standards.
- Maintained a safety competitive environment around coworkers increasing cooperation and a friendly atmosphere around work area resulting on higher production.
Whey Dryer Operator
Milk Specialties Global
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Observed temperature recorders and operated valves to regulate steam pressure or gas flow to heat driers to specified temperature.
- Exceeded daily production goal processing finished product, scaling, and loading all bulk/tank trucks efficiently to reduce downtime, meet production goals, and meet customer expectations.
- Recognized safety committee member reported unsafe conditions on chemical room.
- Followed daily standard rules during lockout-tagout procedures and assures production following SQF code and SOPs with no recordable incident or injuries on dryer and bagging department during my development as dryer operator.
Receiving/Inventory Supervisor
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised customer return shipments and relayed damages to manufacturer.
- Analyzed and managed inbound inventory, outbound shipments, and transactions for adjustments.
- Handled customer inquiries consistently outperforming targets, contributing to elevated customer satisfaction.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
Head Office Manager–DSD
IPASME
06.2007 - 09.2016
- Request and stablish a triage area and decreased 50% first time patients wait time.
- Coordinated daily procedures and handled any staff or patient issues, to ensure that an office ran smoothly.
- Instructed DSD’s, Interns, and Hygienist about safety regulations and compliance standards to make sure that the dental practice adhered to it.
- Managed biostatistics, material request, solving discrepancies, decreasing waste of valuable materials and keep an organized and reviewed inventory and ensured efficient ordering, accurate reporting and lean spending.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Central University of Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela10.2015
DMD Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery
Carabobo University
Carabobo, Venezuela06.2006
Skills
- Daily inventory management
- IMES / Workflow / Quads Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Forklift driver
- Basic Computer
- Bilingual (English- Spanish)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manufacture Crew Leader
3M
04.2022 - Current
DR Department Operator
3M
06.2020 - 04.2022
Whey Dryer Operator
Milk Specialties Global
09.2018 - 06.2020
Receiving/Inventory Supervisor
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.
07.2017 - 08.2018
Head Office Manager–DSD
IPASME
06.2007 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Central University of Venezuela
DMD Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery
Carabobo University