Waldo Villa
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced manufacturing and production leader with a 35-year track record of success. Progressed from Production Board Plant Laborer to roles including Working Foreman, Production Supervisor, and Production General Foreman. Led expansion initiatives in Las Vegas, Seattle, and Nashville. Resolved international quality and performance issues as Plant Manager in Brazil. Skilled in logistics, team management, and process optimization. Retired in 2019 after achieving consistent operational excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Mill Manager
CertainTeed Gypsum
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored quality assurance metrics regularly, taking corrective action when needed to maintain product consistency.
- Oversaw inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained to meet production demands without excess waste or shortages.
Shipping Manager
CertainTeed Gypsum
01.2010 - 05.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving shipment issues promptly and professionally.
- Reduced order errors with thorough quality control checks before dispatching shipments.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely delivery of priority shipments.
Shipping Supervisor/Office Administrator
CertainTeed Gypsum
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed effective communication channels between warehouse, shipping department, and sales teams for smooth operations.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory management and timely shipments.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including raw material ordering, inventory accuracy, maintenance work orders, production accuracy for board plant, shipping, plaster mill and mine.
Production Supervisor
CertainTeed Gypsum
03.2005 - 01.2008
- 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.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Instilled a strong focus on safety awareness and compliance among teams
Plaster Mill Manager/Supervisor
Georgia Pacific Plant
01.2003 - 02.2004
- Oversaw inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained to meet production demands without excess waste or shortages.
- Monitored quality assurance metrics regularly, taking corrective action when needed to maintain product consistency.
Plant Manager/Production Consultant
British Plaster Board
07.2001 - 01.2003
- Transferred to Brazil to provide support to the BPB gypsum plant in resolving quality and performance issues.
- Assisted the BPB gypsum plant in Chile and the wallboard deposit in Argentina.
- Achieved resolution of a five-year-old quality problem, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
- Achieved low-cost recycling of 98,000 tons of scrap board through strategic management.
Production General Foreman
James Hardie
01.1994 - 07.2001
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Oversaw three supervisors, three working foremen, and their respective teams.
- Assisted with expansion of Las Vegas plant, increased board line speed from 180 to 400 FPM maintaining high product quality standards.
Production Supervisor
James Hardie
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
Production Working Foreman
James Hardie
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Collaborate with management and other departments to optimize production processes and achieve operational goals.
Board Plant Laborer
Flinkote Corporation
09.1984 - 01.1990
- Improved plant efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work area.
- Assisted in the assembly process for increased productivity and timely completion of projects.
Education
High School
Miguel Hidalgo
Durango, Mexico06.1972
Skills
Leadership and Team Management:
- Promoted and reinforced a culture of safety as a top priority for all team members
- Led teams of operators and supervised production staff across various roles and plants
- Directed and coordinated work schedules and activities to optimize productivity
Operations Management:
- Oversaw board plant production submissions and managed raw materials ordering and inventories
- Managed production at recycling plant, ensuring efficiency and quality
- Oversaw Mill equipment and machinery performance to enhance production outcomes
International Experience and Problem Solving:
- Successfully supported international plants in Brazil, Chile, and Argentina to resolve quality and performance issues
- Assisted with the expansion of manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas, Seattle, and Nashville
- Collaborated with the Mine Manager to ensure rock supply and quality met production needs
Logistics and Supply Chain:
- Managed shipping operations, including logistics coordination with customer service teams
Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:
- Implemented process improvements to enhance plant efficiency, product quality and productivity
Communication and Collaboration:
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Maintained regular communication with stakeholders, including Mine Manager and plant teams, to achieve production goals
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address challenges and drive results
Languages
Spanish, English, Portuguese.
Professional Working
Additional Information
(Work history dates are approximate, cannot remember exact dates)
Timeline
Mill Manager
CertainTeed Gypsum
05.2017 - 09.2019
Shipping Manager
CertainTeed Gypsum
01.2010 - 05.2017
Shipping Supervisor/Office Administrator
CertainTeed Gypsum
01.2008 - 01.2010
Production Supervisor
CertainTeed Gypsum
03.2005 - 01.2008
Plaster Mill Manager/Supervisor
Georgia Pacific Plant
01.2003 - 02.2004
Plant Manager/Production Consultant
British Plaster Board
07.2001 - 01.2003
Production General Foreman
James Hardie
01.1994 - 07.2001
Production Supervisor
James Hardie
01.1992 - 01.1994
Production Working Foreman
James Hardie
01.1990 - 01.1992
Board Plant Laborer
Flinkote Corporation
09.1984 - 01.1990
High School
Miguel Hidalgo
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