IVAN PEREZ
Oak Lawn
Summary
Bilingual Plant Supervisor with a strong record of improving production efficiency through strategic process enhancements and team training. Proficient in AutoCAD, CNC Programming, and ISO 9001 standards, consistently meeting production goals while ensuring safety and compliance. Leadership in plant operations promotes high-quality outputs and teamwork. Recognized for communication and problem-solving abilities that drive continuous manufacturing improvements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Supervisor
KIK Custom Products
Chicago
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations across Compounding, Production, Logistics, and Maintenance to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity while minimizing waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies on production floor.
- Monitored workflow and scheduled personnel to consistently meet production targets.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing actionable feedback to team members.
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate objectives and address concerns proactively.
- Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to resolve conflicts and maintain plant operations.
Assembly Supervisor
Focal Point
Chicago
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Resolved team member concerns and problems while facilitating solutions and forwarding complex matters to higher authorities.
- Inspected weekly training logs from new hires and informed them of their progress.
- Audited other departments in our plant for our monthly COVID audits.
- Have a daily handoff with 1st shift supervisor regarding department requests or any concern in our area.
- Daily meeting with my group leader to check work schedule and available team to prioritize work load.
- Motivated employees in achieving daily production goals and targets..
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines.
- Daily Field Tour audits. (PPE,production logs, following process, issues on the line)
- Daily QRI1, QRI2 meetings with leads and IE team member.
Fabrication Supervisor
Focal Point
Chicago
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Coordinated schedules for the 2nd shift punching centers.
- Released sheet metal for the CNC punching and cutting machines.
- Trained, and developed group leads to run a high performing team.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates to prioritize Work.
- Resolved team member concerns and problems while facilitating solutions and forwarding complex matters to higher authorities.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated over 25 employees in Fabrication.
- Trained, mentored and supported fabrication team, providing yearly performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
CNC Improvement Coordinator
Focal Point
Chicago
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Trained and coached departmental team to improve understanding of improvement processes and procedures.
- Increased efficiency of cutting and punching process by dedicating machines to a specific thickness and material.
- Teamed with engineering and manufacturing teams to conduct testing and validation, develop product prototypes.
- Trained new hires on Bystronic Laser , Salvagnini S4 and Pivatic coil machines.
- Coordinated work for both fabrication shifts on the 8 CNC machines.
CNC Programmer
Focal Point
Chicago
11.2000 - 11.2012
- Determined program operations sequences and chose appropriate tooling.
- Performed calculations, determined materials to be cut and translated instructions into computer automated manufacturing (CAM) program.
- Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
- Nested items in master sheets in order to reduce scrap.
- Prioritized programs by planning requirements.
- Trained new employees on Salvagnini machinery.
Skills
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
- Plant and warehouse management
- Operational efficiency improvement
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Lean manufacturing techniques
- GMP experience
- Blueprint analysis and interpretation
- Sheet metal fabrication design
- Mechanical drafting skills
- AutoCAD expertise
- SolidWorks proficiency
- BySoft programming certification holder
- Syscon Shell programming certified
- MRP-ERP systems knowledge
- Familiarity with JD Edwards software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Measurlink software
- ISO 9001 experience
- ISO 14001 experience
Accomplishments
• As plant Supervisor, improved overall efficiency on all production lines by 18% through lean manufacturing practices.
• Created a safety minded and engaged team through safety pre-shift meetings and following through with team members Good Catch Cards.
• 10 Years of Supervisory experience.
• Cross trained group leaders in our process and system transactions.
• Supervised plant operations since 2020.
• Supervised 25-70 direct reports.
• led Assembly team to improve OTD by 10% through a continuous improvement project.
• Helped create ergonomic assembly lines, cells. (Roll conveyors, In-Line drivers, Loading-unloading lifts)
• Trained all new CNC Operators on safe and efficient handling of machines. ( Bystronic, Salvagnini and Pivatic machines)
• Trained 2nd shift Fabrication operators to use Measurlink software on inspection process.
• Programmed and coordinated work schedules for 8 CNC machines.
• Created a safety minded and engaged team through safety pre-shift meetings and following through with team members Good Catch Cards.
• 10 Years of Supervisory experience.
• Cross trained group leaders in our process and system transactions.
• Supervised plant operations since 2020.
• Supervised 25-70 direct reports.
• led Assembly team to improve OTD by 10% through a continuous improvement project.
• Helped create ergonomic assembly lines, cells. (Roll conveyors, In-Line drivers, Loading-unloading lifts)
• Trained all new CNC Operators on safe and efficient handling of machines. ( Bystronic, Salvagnini and Pivatic machines)
• Trained 2nd shift Fabrication operators to use Measurlink software on inspection process.
• Programmed and coordinated work schedules for 8 CNC machines.
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
KIK Custom Products
05.2023 - Current
Assembly Supervisor
Focal Point
04.2020 - 05.2023
Fabrication Supervisor
Focal Point
04.2016 - 03.2020
CNC Improvement Coordinator
Focal Point
11.2012 - 04.2016
CNC Programmer
Focal Point
11.2000 - 11.2012