richard Kovach
corona,California
Summary
Professional with strong background in manufacturing and team leadership. Proven ability to optimize production processes, ensure quality control, and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Known for driving results and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environment while managing converting operations and ensuring smooth production workflows. Track record of implementing effective strategies and fostering collaborative work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Converting Supervisor
Fruit Growers Supply
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless flow of information, resulting in smoother operations and timely completion of projects.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while maintaining optimal inventory turnover rates.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous process enhancements and increasing overall efficiency.
- Led a team of operators in achieving production targets while adhering to strict quality guidelines and timelines.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in converting operations, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged skill development and career growth opportunities.
- Reduced waste generation through close monitoring of raw materials usage and adjusting production methods accordingly.
- Improved employee productivity by providing comprehensive training and development programs for the converting team.
Production Scheduler/Converting Supervisor/Buyer
Westrock
10.2021 - Current
- Create efficient production schedules
- Maximize machine productivity
- Work closely with all department to maintain OTD of customer's orders
- Run daily reports to keep team up to date
- Maintain inventory records
- Purchase raw materials and supplies
- Lead SPM meetings daily
- Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions
- Monitor and track production daily goals for Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators and report results on the plant scorecard
- Established and prepared product construction directions, locations, and information on required materials, tools, equipment, number of workers needed, and cost projections
- Compiled information such as production rates and progress, materials used, material RKinventories, and customer information to complete status reports
- Implemented cost control initiatives to reduce waste and boost profits
- Planned and published production schedule and directed staffing and resources to meet production goals
- Created culture of continuous improvement to inspire employees to take action to solve problems
Warehouse Manager
Avid Identification Systems
03.2014 - 09.2021
- Monitored employee practices and corrected teams on insufficient safety or other concerns
- Balanced staffing requirements, work hours, and vacations to coordinate employee schedules
- Determined solutions to complex problems using critical thinking and escalated serious concerns to general management
- Held team accountable and coached through problems to address performance issues
- Planned long-range warehousing needs based on sales forecasts and input from management
- Hired skilled staff and managed performance to deliver consistent results
- Communicated information and updates via regular meetings and one-on-one support to continuously improve warehouse operations
- Coordinated employee training to cover proper work methods, safe practices, and equipment operation procedures
- Collaborated with senior management to develop continuous improvement methodology in key areas of service, profit, and growth
- Oversaw warehouse activities and services by managing shipping and receiving, handling, and storage
- Integrated logistics and supply chain management strategies into existing MRP systems
- Managed 65 employees
Production Supervisor
Boral Roofing
05.2010 - 03.2014
- Quality Control and Manufacturing
- Responsible for checking quality of product; problem solving and providing detailed information on products
- Operated heavy mechanical equipment
- Processed and verified orders
- Utilized LEAN management procedures
- Worked with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Office 2010
- Maintained compliance with all safety and corporate regulations
- Supervised 2 shifts of 30 employees
- Planned and published production schedule and directed staffing and resources to meet production goals
- Met and exceeded productivity with implementation of new processes to improve quality output
- Onboarded, trained, developed, and managed new staff members to bring teams up to speed on processes
- Researched new production methods and kept up-to-date on safety regulations
- Worked with suppliers to negotiate contracts and prices for maximum profitability and reliability
- Logged production activities, labor hours, and supply use in SAP
Education
High School Diploma -
Fontana High School
Fontana, CASkills
- Schedule development
- Process improvement
- Training and development
- Data analytics
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Safety program enforcement
- SAP software
- KIWIPLAN/PUTTY software
- Forecasting
- Machine operation
Accomplishments
Set company wide converting record for a sheet plant at 50 million MSF in a month.
Helped plan and lead team on setting a machine MSF record at 1.2 Million MSF in an 8 hour shift.
Led waste team in reducing waste from a yearly average of 5.45% to 3.25%.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Converting Supervisor
Fruit Growers Supply
02.2024 - Current
Production Scheduler/Converting Supervisor/Buyer
Westrock
10.2021 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Avid Identification Systems
03.2014 - 09.2021
Production Supervisor
Boral Roofing
05.2010 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Fontana High School
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