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Nelson Lopez

Yonkers

Summary

Accomplished Training Supervisor with a proven track record in enhancing workforce capabilities,streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance with safety management. Skilled in optimizing training quality, fostering team development, and improving employee integration speed and satisfaction.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Supervisor

First Student Transportation
01.2015 - Current
  • Mentor new hires during their onboarding process, accelerating their integration into the company culture and work environment.
  • Update employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards.
  • Manage company-wide training programs, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with standards.
  • Supervise and schedule trainers, balancing workloads and maintaining certifications.
  • Oversee candidate onboarding, coordinating with teams to streamline training.
  • Collaborate with operations and safety teams to align training with regulations and company goals.
  • Maintain compliance documentation per federal, state, and local regulations, including FMCSA, DOT and SED, while reporting on training performance and improvements.
  • Optimize resource allocation, ensuring adequate trainer staffing and effective training delivery.
  • Oversee trainer and candidate payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Provide hands-on support, conduct site visits, and enhance training quality through continuous feedback.
  • Coordinate and implement all basic courses for both drivers and monitors and ensure that all company drivers are in compliance with state mandated refreshers.

Production Manager

Jersey Journal
12.2009 - 07.2014
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into the team.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
  • Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.

Production Floor Supervisor

Journal News
06.1985 - 09.2009
  • Enhanced employee performance through comprehensive training programs and regular performance evaluations.
  • Managed daily operations on the production floor, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource utilization.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication, and proactive problemsolving.
  • Organized preventive maintenance schedules for machinery to minimize downtime and maximize equipment lifespan.
  • Implemented quality control measures to reduce product defects, leading to higher customer satisfaction rates.

Education

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Skills

  • Training evaluation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Continuous improvements
  • Team development
  • Program implementation
  • Policy implementation
  • Safety management
  • Compliance
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Process documentation
  • Compliance requirements
  • Trainee evaluations

Accomplishments

  • Awarded 2 GEM Awards for outstanding contributions to training and team development.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Year for excellence in leadership.
  • Increased candidate road test passing rates above the national average.

Certification

  • School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI)
  • Mandated Reporter Certification
  • DOT Reasonable Suspicion Certificate
  • Workplace Harassment Prevention Certification
  • OSHA Safety Certification

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Training Supervisor

First Student Transportation
01.2015 - Current

Production Manager

Jersey Journal
12.2009 - 07.2014

Production Floor Supervisor

Journal News
06.1985 - 09.2009

Mercy College

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