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Michael Zuniga

Michael Zuniga

Stockton,CA

Summary

Versatile Department Manager recognized for providing exceptional leadership and guidance to employees. Responsible and dependable professional with 17 years of comprehensive experience overseeing staff, conducting training and implementing strategies. Familiar with successful training methodologies and industry developments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Energetic Department Supervisor with 17 years' track record of independently running the Expansion Joint department in Holz Rubber. Expertise in staff development and inventory control. Exceptional conflict resolution and recruiting skills.

Under the esteem tutelage of John Zuniga the current Vice President of Stockton Rubber I was able to receive an invaluable education and acquire skills beyond any classroom or degree could provide. His 38 years at Holz rubber provided me first hand knowledge and on the job training second to none. Being the son of an expert engineer and the creator of the JZ#5 expansion joint used by the Navy meant the bar was high and the expectation was nothing less than perfection. My Mastery and expertize of the industry began at my kitchen table as a young boy and continues to today. Im looking forward to finding a new company to use all of my expertise and experience.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Supervisor

Holz Rubber
Lodi, CA
01.1990 - Current
  • Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance reviews for staff members.
  • Monitored department operations to ensure productivity standards were met.
  • Oversaw the hiring process, including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring support to team members.
  • Maintained detailed records of employee attendance and leave requests.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement within the department.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations across the department.
  • Facilitated communication between management, staff, and customers.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
  • Established goals for each team member and monitored progress towards those objectives.
  • Trained employees on new processes or procedures as needed.
  • Created reports summarizing daily operations for upper-level management review.
  • Evaluated current systems and identified opportunities for streamlining processes.
  • Organized special events or meetings related to the department's activities.
  • Implemented strategies to increase efficiency while reducing costs.
  • Investigated potential problems or discrepancies reported by team members.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with senior leadership teams to discuss progress.
  • Managed inventory levels of supplies required for daily operations.
  • Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback and coaching.
  • Trained and mentored new associates on department policies and procedures.
  • Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Assessed displays for proper stock, checked store organization and kept aisles clear of obstacles.
  • Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
  • Supervised 35 employees in Manufacturing-Shipping and Receiving department and delegated each one with tasks and responsibilities.
  • Organized and completed weekly schedules to ensure each shift was adequately covered.
  • Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
  • Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demand.
  • Supervising the shipping and receiving of high volume commodities including expansion joints for Military use and power plants.
  • Quality Assurance in the rubber and expansion joint industry. Both Domestic and Military use.

Skills

  • Stock Management
  • Growth Planning
  • Process and Procedure Development
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Workplace Safety
  • Performance Improvement
  • Receiving Oversight
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Staff Supervision
  • Multi-Tasking Mastery
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Leadership Skills
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Decisiveness
  • Scheduling Expertise
  • Operations of multiple types of forklifts including gas and battery operated, sitdown/standup and hyster
  • Expert in the following with 17 years of experience in expansion joints, manufacturing, installation, hydrotest,drawing and schematics reading, overhead crane operation, hoist and rigging operations
  • Expert in field installs of expansion joints
  • Expert in the Manufacturing of Oceaneering products

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Department Supervisor

Holz Rubber
01.1990 - Current
Michael Zuniga