Milton Migueis
Iselin,NJ
Summary
Experienced production leader knowledgeable about metal manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Wellbilt Industries
Linden, NJ
02.2015 - 02.2024
- Evaluated team member performance every week to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands
- Communicated with employees to keep projects on schedule
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Owner/Operator
Highland Metal Products Inc
Roselle, NJ
01.2002 - 12.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Trained and motivated 12 employees to perform daily business functions, including machine operation and machine set up
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions
- Managed 12 employees by supervising daily tasks.
Shipping/Receiving Lead
Service Merchandise
Iselin, NJ
10.1995 - 04.1999
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 300 packages per day
- Orchestrated efficient routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with warehouse department to resolve invoicing and shipping problems
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perth Amboy High School
06-1993
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Production targets
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials management
- Operations management
- Safety and compliance
- Manufacturing
- Staff Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Active Listener
- Great Communication Skills
- Creative Thinker
- Highly Organized
- Team Player
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Wellbilt Industries
02.2015 - 02.2024
Owner/Operator
Highland Metal Products Inc
01.2002 - 12.2014
Shipping/Receiving Lead
Service Merchandise
10.1995 - 04.1999
High School Diploma -
Perth Amboy High School