PAUL SALAS
Westminster
Summary
Reliable production manager offers expertise in lean manufacturing, quality control and continuous improvement. Communicative leader with several years of comprehensive experience controlling and supervising production processes. In-depth knowledge of quality standards and safety regulations paired with familiarity of key production metrics.
Overview
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30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Priority Plastics
Arvada
09.2024 - Current
- Managed production schedules to ensure timely manufacturing of plastic products.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Supervised daily operations to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on safety and operational procedures.
- Enforced safety regulations to promote a safe working environment for all employees.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on new product development initiatives.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
Operation Supervisor
United Natural Foods
Aurora
10.2019 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of distribution center to optimize workflow.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with workplace policies to maintain safety standards.
- Developed strong working relationships across all departments for effective collaboration.
- Coached and mentored teammates on job functions and procedures.
Operation Supervisor Hauling
Republic Services
Fort Lauderdale
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed daily collections operations for city of Fort Lauderdale, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated routes to maximize efficiency.
- Coached drivers to consistently exceed productivity goals across all routes.
- Supervised and developed employee performance, fostering a high-performing team environment.
- Provided leadership to ensure adherence to safety compliance standards.
- Collaborated with maintenance department to maintain DOT compliance for fleet.
Operation Supervisor/Market Project Leader
Iron Mountain Records Management
Denver
02.1997 - 03.2018
- Directed largest facility in Denver and led project management for local market.
- Supervised day-to-day operations in Denver market, ensuring alignment with overall strategic objectives.
- Consistently met and exceeded market goals while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Increased internal quality service and productivity metrics within the first six months of environment transition.
- Oversaw training and recruitment for operations team, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Managed workflow evaluation with coordinator, facilitating achievement of operational goals.
- Established a new team to enhance collaboration within Denver operations.
- Contributed to safety and security initiatives, assisting other markets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Edgewater, CO05-1993
Skills
- Production optimization
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Resource allocation
- Inventory management
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Process efficiency
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Employee coaching
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Recruiting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Production Manager
Priority Plastics
09.2024 - Current
Operation Supervisor
United Natural Foods
10.2019 - 09.2024
Operation Supervisor Hauling
Republic Services
04.2018 - 09.2019
Operation Supervisor/Market Project Leader
Iron Mountain Records Management
02.1997 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School