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Rick Parra

Operations
Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Results-driven production professional focused on achieving high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Recognized for effective team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently fostering a culture of efficiency and innovation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

CL&D Graphics
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managed daily operations of flexographic printed material production, focusing on scheduling and quality control.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.

Production Shift Manager

Shutterfly
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Manage and lead daily operational production team of 45+ in all aspects of commercial printing and shipping.
  • Enhanced employee performance with regular coaching, feedback, and tailored training programs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.

Production Shift Manager

Printful Inc.
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Directed 120-person operations consisting of15 Team Leaders optimizing team productivity.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Managed inventory effectively to minimize waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for uninterrupted production runs.

Retail Operations Supervisor

Target
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw 5 departments, 5 Team Leaders, and a 20-person workforce to maintain 90% accuracy.
  • Managed resource availability in cross-functional departments during high-volume sales periods.
  • Collaborated with Team Leaders to optimize workflow and achieve department goals.

Print and Mail Production Manager

Business Ink
06.2008 - 06.2018
  • Managed a team of 65 employees, including 7 Team Leaders, to double production volume and deliver 12M printed and inserted parcels per month.
  • Led the team to achieve productivity excellence, resulting in an unprecedented delivery rate increase to 99.7%.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

Workman High School

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Production management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Manufacturing

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Production Supervisor - CL&D Graphics
10.2024 - 07.2025
Production Shift Manager - Shutterfly
07.2023 - 08.2024
Production Shift Manager - Printful Inc.
06.2021 - 12.2022
Retail Operations Supervisor - Target
05.2020 - 05.2021
Print and Mail Production Manager - Business Ink
06.2008 - 06.2018
Workman High School - High School Diploma,

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