Quality Control Inventory Management

Patricio Cortez

Professional Summary

A dedicated Supervisor with 28 years of experience at The Finishing Company in Addison, IL. Skilled in overseeing a wide range of services, including powder coating, chrome plating, electroplating, and more. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a focus on maintaining high standards in quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Adept at leading teams in an ISO 9001:2015 certified plant, ensuring customer satisfaction across various industries including automotive, medical, and military.

Core Competencies

• Team Leadership & Development

• Quality Control & ISO 9001:2015 Standards

• Production Planning & Scheduling

• Bilingual: English & Spanish

• Safety Compliance & Hazardous Materials Handling

• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Inventory Management & Cost Control

• Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

Professional Experience

The Finishing Company – Addison, IL

Supervisor

January 1997 – Present

• Supervised operations in a 75,000 sq. ft. facility offering powder coating, chrome plating, wet paint, nickel electroplating, silk-screening, and more.

• Led production across four coating platforms, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety on every job.

• Managed operations in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 certification, delivering high-quality coatings for diverse industries such as automotive, military, medical, and more.

• Introduced environmentally friendly aqueous-based coatings and closed-loop systems to eliminate hazardous VOCs.

• Spearheaded safety initiatives and led a team to maintain safe working conditions, reducing workplace accidents.

• Communicated with clients to ensure timely deliveries and satisfaction, emphasizing customer service as a core value.

• Played a key role in providing functional coatings, including corrosion-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and rubber-to-metal bonding coatings. Key Achievements:

• Streamlined processes that improved production efficiency by 15% without compromising on quality.

• Ensured 100% compliance with environmental and safety regulations, contributing to a significant reduction in waste.

• This contributed to a 20% increase in output through process improvements and team development.

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