David Cerda

Experience

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  U.S.Steel-Gary Works

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Production Manager

  Managed process and operation of a Tin Free Steel Line and two Electrolytic Tinning Lines in a strong union environment. Responsibilities included overseeing safety meetings, ensuring tasks performed according to Safe Operating Procedures, equipment inspections, trouble shooting and correcting quality issues.

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  A-Korn Roller

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Production Supervisor

  Managed operations of Cast Roller Plant. Requiring the scheduling of six departments, utilization of various lathes, cylindrical grinders and automatic polishers.Responsibilities included staffing, training, enforcement of all company policies and procedures.Monitored and performed quality inspections throughout process ensuring product integrity.

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  Caretex

  Feb 1995 - Nov 2013

  Plant Manager

  Manage operations for leading textile rental company generating $10 million in sales.Manage $1 million annual linen budget while ensuring linen replacement metric is not exceeded.Maintain safe environment within OSHA requirements and ensure operations excellence while overseeing monthly safety inspections.Train Plant Managers and Production Supervisors for plant locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.Responsible for all accident/injury reporting including post-accident root cause investigations.Responsible for team member annual safety training regarding HMIS, Lock Out/Tag Out, Industrial Fork Truck. Show less

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  Durable Packaging International

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  Assistant Plant Manager
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  ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists

  Dec 2014 - May 2017

  Plant Manager

  Manage operations for a rapidly growing healthcare service company generating 6.5 million in sales.Manage annual linen budget while ensuring linen replacement metric is not exceeded.Maintain safe environment within OSHA requirements and ensure operations excellence while overseeing monthly safety inspections.Managed plant operations through 2 major plant expansions while continuing to meet customer requirements.Ensure location meets Infection Prevention Process requirements and travel to other locations to perform IPP certifications. Instilled a culture of productivity and accountability without compromising company values.Implementing and training associates to meet corporate process certifications Show less

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  Alsco Uniforms

  Aug 2017 - May 2024

  Plant Manager
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  Seeking New Opportunity

  May 2024 - Nov 2024

  Plant Manager
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  Mickey's Linen

  Aug 2024 - now

  Plant Manager