Balmore Ruiz
Scranton
Summary
Proactive Production Supervisor with expertise in optimizing workflow and ensuring safety compliance. Experienced in training teams and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and quality. Focused on driving operational efficiency and elevating team performance to achieve production objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
American Flooring
Pittston
09.2024 - 06.2026
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain safety standards on the floor.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
- Inspected finished products for quality compliance before shipment.
- Assisted in scheduling shifts to optimize labor resources effectively.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production reliability and speed.
- Communicated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in a lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Analyzed data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high levels of product quality.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress on various projects.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials around the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement in storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized warehouse inventory.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials during operations.
- Assisted in training new operators on forklift operation and safety practices.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding workflow and inventory needs.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
Reach Forklift Operator
Jack Williams
Scranton
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated reach forklift to transport materials within warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery trucks efficiently.
- Conducted regular safety checks on forklift equipment and reported issues.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout and efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation and procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management system.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Organized stock in designated areas for easy access and retrieval during operations.
- Used high reach trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to safely move merchandise.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Followed written instructions carefully when operating machinery in order to ensure accuracy and safety protocols were met at all times.
- Cleaned and organized storage areas during shift to enhance accessibility.
- Monitored stock levels regularly ensuring adequate supplies are available for customer orders.
- Moved materials throughout facility in an efficient manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Identified damaged or defective products during loading and unloading process and reported discrepancies to supervisor.
- Utilized RF scanning technology for product tracking purposes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all goods received and shipped.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA standards relating to safe operation of the reach forklift.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding shipments that had been loaded or unloaded onto trucks for delivery purposes.
- Reported any incidents involving the use of equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Stacked pallets in designated areas according to height, weight, size, and type of product.
- Performed daily pre-shift safety checks on the reach forklift.
- Participated in team meetings related to operations improvement initiatives within the warehouse setting.
- Received instructions from supervisors regarding specific job duties and tasks assigned each day.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded against shipping documents prior to transport departure.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
- Operated the reach forklift in narrow aisles within the warehouse environment.
- Provided assistance to other warehouse personnel with material handling tasks.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Kept yard clean and organized by removing debris and waste regularly.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
Education
Petroleum Engineering -
Universidad Nacional Experimental Romulo Gallego
Venezuela 07-2016
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
- Safety Awareness For Forklift Equipment
Timeline
Production Supervisor
American Flooring
09.2024 - 06.2026
Reach Forklift Operator
Jack Williams
11.2023 - 09.2024
Petroleum Engineering -
Universidad Nacional Experimental Romulo Gallego