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Zachary Nival

Zachary Nival

PUEBLO

Summary

Production Supervisor with expertise in safety compliance and quality control. Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements that boost productivity and minimize waste. Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and operational efficiency. Skilled in overseeing production and operating teams, with background in managing workflows, ensuring quality control, and optimizing processes for efficiency. Known for strong leadership capabilities, adept at motivating staff and fostering collaborative work environments. Successfully enhanced operational effectiveness through strategic planning and problem-solving. Implemented improvements that resulted in increased productivity and reduced downtime across previous roles.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Timberwolf Pet Products
Pueblo
01.2006 - 07.2025
  • Supervised daily production activities to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated team workflows to consistently achieve production targets.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage to ensure compliance.
  • Conducted quality inspections during manufacturing processes to uphold product standards.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and minimized waste.
  • Facilitated cross-department communication to enhance operational workflows.
  • Resolved employee conflicts professionally, supporting a positive work environment.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials to sustain operations.
  • Implemented office policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Maintained filing systems and electronic records for data organization and retrieval.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Oversaw office supply inventory, procurement, and vendor relationships for cost efficiency.
  • Office management, bookkeeping, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Improved inventory management efficiency by integrating barcode scanning with our online product database
  • Creating and assigning barcode SKU numbers
  • Managed daily office operations and ensured efficient workflow across departments.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
  • Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
  • Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Welding and part fabrication.

Education

GED -

Central High School
Pueblo, CO.
03-2002

Skills

  • Production planning and inventory management
  • Quality control and process improvement
  • Equipment maintenance and safety compliance
  • Workflow coordination and team leadership
  • Conflict resolution and effective communication
  • Training development and performance evaluation
  • Problem solving and time management
  • Forklift operator

Affiliations

  • Family man first and foremost.
  • I enjoy anything active and outdoors, fishing, hiking, sports, etc.
  • Music is my passion and in my downtime I produce and write my own music.
  • I love to help people and give back to the community.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Timberwolf Pet Products
01.2006 - 07.2025

GED -

Central High School
Zachary Nival