1. Antonio C. Aguilar
3526 W. 61st Place 773-677-5664
Chicago, Il 60629 tonyaguilar517@sbcglobal.net
Objetive
I aim to be a part of dynamic team which encourages the flow of innovative and out of the box ideas and
allows me to grow professionally, adding value to the company and also to my career. I am a self starter
that provides support by utilizing the skills necessary to make contributing efforts, identify priorities,
recognize and resolve problems, ability to demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism and ability to
work with minimal supervision, ability to work professionally with a diverse group as part of a time, use
or learn a range of position related machines.
2. Experience
ENJOY LIFE FOODS, Schiller Park, IL (2015 – 2016)
Production Manager
Responsible for continuous improvement evaluation utilizing data information from KPI,
MUDA, and Lean Mfg principles to apply corrective actions.
Responsible for plant compliance to Safety,QA and GMP.
Effectively utilized streamlined process involving line, personnel and raw materials
Maintained a positive and rewarding work environment to ensure a high level of retention,
after the announcement of relocation of the company, using positive COACHING methods
while allowing problem solving involvement from the work teams.
Ensured that all department Supervisors coordinated a production schedule to meet
required deadlines, output, objectives, efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
Pactiv, Supervisor 2014-07/2015
Fast pace production environment, maintain staff by recruiting, half of them are temporary employees,
selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities. Maintain work flow
by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment;
monitoring personnel and recources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting
procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and
fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. Complete production plan, scheduling
and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising
schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Ensure operation of
equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Provide manufacturing
information by compiling, initiaing, sorting, and analyzing productiom performamce records and data;
answering questions and responding to requests. Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing
operating practices, record-keeping systems (Kronos), forms of control, and budgetary and personnel
requirements; implementing change. Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing
personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with
established policies and procedures. Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues;
identifying solutions; recommending action. Contribute to team effort by accomplising related results as
needed. Work with SAP.
3. ZF Chassis Systems, LLC, Production Supervisor/Superintendent (B Shift) 2012-2014
Provided a safe work environment for all employees; Understand interpret and enforce safety policies and
procedures; Ensure that adequate safety training and equipment is available for the hourly workforce;
Address safety issues with a sense of urgency, with permanent corrective action, and within guidelines of
the policy; Recognize and resolves potential safety hazards and ergonomic issues; Understand and satisfy
the requirements for Q1; Understand and communicate quality system requirements and ensured thorough
and proper utilization; Ensured that employees are properly trained for assigned tasks; Ensured that
adequate gauging is being used and that the gages are properly maintained and certified; Maintained
complete and accurate records; Identify, communicate and monitor scrap and reject reduction initiatives;
Ensured scrap is disposed of properly by the end of the shift; Audit systems in place to ensure accuracy and
dependability; Maintains area work instruction sheet and performs periodic job observations; Determined
conditions impending work in production area and coordinates problem solving initiatives with support
groups as needed. Examples include but are not limited to Breakdowns, scrap issues, material shortages,
and manpower adjustments; Monitor production hourly counts, informs operations manager of any
deviation from the target, root cause, corrective action and make-up plan; Ensured production responsible
preventative maintenance is completed daily; Ensured equipment start-up and shut and shut down
guidelines are followed; Evaluates team member and utility assembler’s performance, communicates
expectations and holds each accountable for their specific expectations, provides feedback to the employee
and company; Responsible for recognition of teams and team members; Supervised hourly personnel,
participated in hiring, training and discipline issues; Expected to rotate to an off shift when necessary;
Performed other duties as assigned by management; Understand and communicate the goals and objectives
identified by the operations manager for the specific work area (the measurables) and related action plans
required to achieve them; Determines and adjust manpower needs based on customer requirements;
Maintains complete and accurate production and personnel records;Maintains accurate time and attendance
records; Treated all employees with dignity and respect; Ensured necessary tools materials are available so
that job tasks can be performed as required; Provided thorough communication with support groups and
opposing shifts to allow for smooth transition, follow up, and cross-functional activity; Maintained a
teamwork environment that listens to the employees and takes into account their thoughts and ideas;
Provided leadership (coaching) as necessary to ensure that the team is focused on the proper priorities and
help enhance the abilities of less experiences employees to allow for advancement; Understand how to
operate and maintain equipment.
4. Illinois Lock Co./CCL Securities Plant Manager and Production Control 2000-2011
Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective
return on assets. Initiative plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective
utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Assure attainment of business
objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers’
expectations. Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem
solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need. Encourage use of
new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving. Improve manpower utilization within existing
departments and processes. Schedule stability that allows a maximum return on efficiencies, manage
spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. Assure that collective bargaining
agreements are effectively administered and that employee grievances are addressed in a timely faction.
Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas. Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with later
production and production management concepts.
I lllinois Lock Co./CCL Securities Assembly Floor Foreman, 1983 -1998
In charge of 25 employees in assembly and 3 employees in the stock room, in charge of all production
and final assembly, making sure all orders ship out in a timely manner, visual and mechanical inspection
of parts, general maintenance of machine and other duties as assigned.
Illinois Lock Co./CCL Securities Set-Up Operator, 1980 – 1983
Set-up and operate variety of machines (punch press, drill press, etc.), set-up employees on bench for
different assembly and inspection duties for 25 employees.
Illinois Lock Co./CCL Securities Stock Room Assistant, 1977 – 1980
Lay-our orders to assemble floor received and issue parts to various outside sources (plating, heat treating,
etc.), keep records and compile reports.
Education
University of Mexico –Mexico City, D.F. Mechanical Engineer 1974
Washburn Trade School – Chicago, IL Machinist 1979
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