Maria Villegas
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with proven leadership at Old Wisconsin, adept at optimizing team performance and enhancing production efficiency. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in problem-solving and organizational skills, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement while mentoring over sixty employees to achieve high-quality standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Supervisor
Old Wisconsin
11.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Assist with task like assigning work, monitoring progress, providing guidance, and process improvement.
- Assisted in the development of training materials to ensure a consistent learning experience for new hires.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Maintain operations of variety of machines including Muti-vac, Tiromats, R2b systems and Drake loader.
- Support and encouraged other line leaders to improve and grow.
- Coordinate and organized the packaging department.
- Trained and mentored multiple line leaders and interns on completing production requirements.
- Supervised a team of over at least sixty employees in production.
Production Line Leader
Old Wisconsin
09.2015 - 11.2021
- Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents, ensuring a secure environment for all team members.
- Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
- Maintained high-quality standards by closely monitoring production line outputs and identifying areas for improvement.
- Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
- Communicating all relevant information between shifts and to employees assigned to production area.
Line Support
Old Wisconsin
01.2010 - 09.2015
- Check and calibrate metal detectors.
- Perform various quality checks and documents.
- Check Craftsheets for each product making sure everything is ran with correct product and materials.
- Verify wash downs when needed.
- Provide feedback to line leaders regarding packages.
- Communicate concerns with supervisor, line leaders and QA.
- Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the production area.
Packer
Old Wisconsin
11.2005 - 01.2010
- Pull,pack,weigh and label products on daily orders.
- Ensure all packages are properly packaged and sealed.
- Keep product separated, Organize, and accessible.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow the best practices of manufacturing and proper safety requirements.
- Inspect product quality and report any problems or discrepancies.
Education
South High School
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Bilingual in English ans Spanish
- Willingness to learn and teach with an open mind
Certification
Inspiring leadership
X-ray course
Crucial Conversations
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor
Old Wisconsin
11.2021 - Current
Production Line Leader
Old Wisconsin
09.2015 - 11.2021
Line Support
Old Wisconsin
01.2010 - 09.2015
Packer
Old Wisconsin
11.2005 - 01.2010
South High School