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Robert Villanueva III

Lumberton,NC

Summary

Dynamic production supervisor with a proven track record at Graphic Packaging International, excelling in process optimization and effective team leadership. Achieved significant waste reduction through strategic decision-making and analytical problem-solving, while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. Committed to enhancing operational performance and driving team success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Converting Production Supervisor

Graphic Packaging International
07.2021 - Current
  • Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and best practices for efficiency.
  • Coordinated workflows to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime during production shifts.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced product output and reduced waste in manufacturing processes.
  • Monitored key performance indicators, identifying areas for operational enhancements and corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
  • Conducted regular safety audits and training sessions, fostering a culture of safety within the production team.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Developed and implemented production schedules to optimize efficiency and resource allocation.

Range Safety Officer and Range Officer in Charge

United States Marine Corps, USMC
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Directed and increased safety protocols and daily range operations, including curriculum development and inventory management.
  • Enforced range rules, including removing users for repeat or critical violations.
  • Educated students on pistol, shotgun and rifle marksmanship while using strategic teaching methods to achieve learning outcomes.
  • Established and enforced continuing educational obtainment of approximately 25 permanent range employees to best facilitate learning needs of over 12,000 unexperienced/novice shooters.
  • Worked with gun safety instructors to incorporate best practices to enhance student learning.

Martial Arts Instructor

United States Marine Corps, USMC
02.2012 - 03.2017
  • Along with aforementioned routine duties of listed occupations within Marine Corps from 2012 to 2017, also served as Martial Arts Instructor - essentially compounding duties with extracurricular occupation.
  • Oversaw martial arts capabilities and physical fitness standards keeping in compliance with Marine Corps regulations of approximately 4,000 marines over span of five years
  • Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances and forms.
  • Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
  • Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Drill Instructor

United States Marine Corps, USMC
06.2013 - 07.2015
  • Verified proper tracking in newly created databases of all students and instructors leaves, attendance, scores and overall performance.
  • Trained and mentored 540 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Appropriately allocated resourced, budgets, inventories, training support and team building materials to increase overall productivity.
  • Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
  • Monitored day-to-day activities of Lima Company recruits and Marines, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.
  • Aided in transition process from civilian to United States Marine of approximately 540 recruits over span of two years instructing in various activities from knowledge-based instruction, marching manual, martial arts, firearms training and safety, physical fitness, swim instruction, and more.

Infantry Platoon Sergeant

United States Marine Corps, USMC
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Supervised more than $10 Million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over one year, nine months, and spanning one deployment wherein serving approximately 420 combat patrol and logistical operations.
  • Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment and successful combat deployment of approximately 53 marine and navy personnel.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Coordinated logistical operations and coordinated communications, movements, transactions, and collaborations among five battalion-level outposts to ensure readiness for interdependent joint operations.

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps, USMC
06.2009 - 09.2011
  • Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
  • Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
  • Trained personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
  • Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
  • Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
  • Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
  • Supervised more than $6 Million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over 1 year, six months.

Die Cutter Machine Operator

Graphic Packaging International
06.2007 - 05.2009
  • Achieved challenging production goals on consistent basis by optimizing machine operation - routinely producing in top 80 percentile.
  • Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
  • Reviewed work orders to determine materials needs, where to make cuts and how to complete high-quality products in line with specifications.
  • Used gauges, calipers and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
  • Oversaw feeding, cutting and delivery process of cutting machines to maintain specified levels of operation.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Logged, trafficked and updated projects in job management software.
  • Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade.
  • Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
  • Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance.
  • Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2021

Associate of Science -

Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC
05.2019

Skills

  • Effective team leadership
  • Reliable professional commitment
  • Process optimization expertise
  • Staff management
  • Effective time management
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Organizational strategy development
  • Efficient production scheduling
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Process optimization

Accomplishments

  • Academic Excellence Award 2019 recipient
  • 4.0 GPA from Robeson Community College
  • Graduate distinction: Magna Cum Laude from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 3.7 GPA
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for purposes of coordinating and conducting approximately 420 logistical patrols and combat missions.

Timeline

Converting Production Supervisor

Graphic Packaging International
07.2021 - Current

Range Safety Officer and Range Officer in Charge

United States Marine Corps, USMC
07.2015 - 03.2017

Drill Instructor

United States Marine Corps, USMC
06.2013 - 07.2015

Martial Arts Instructor

United States Marine Corps, USMC
02.2012 - 03.2017

Infantry Platoon Sergeant

United States Marine Corps, USMC
09.2011 - 06.2013

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps, USMC
06.2009 - 09.2011

Die Cutter Machine Operator

Graphic Packaging International
06.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Associate of Science -

Robeson Community College

References

Name: John Campbell, Jr., MPH, Ph.D.

Title: Deputy Director, TB & HIV Research and Development, Gates Foundation

Phone: 910-774-6479

Email: jac456@georgetown.edu


Name: Matasha Mciver

Title: Continuous Improvement Manager, Graphic Packaging International 

Phone: 910-633-0737

Email: Matasha.Mciver@graphicpkg.com


Name: Tommy McIver

Title: Planner Scheduler, Graphic Packaging International

Phone: 910-734-3349

Email: Tommy.mciver@graphicpkg.com

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