WALTER IRIZARRY
Lexington
Summary
Versatile Operations and HR Leader experienced in managing high-performance teams and complex industrial automation. Achieved optimized manufacturing workflows and increased workforce productivity through a unique combination of technical troubleshooting skills and HR expertise. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and enhance profitability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor (Automation)
FLEXTRONICS MANUFACTURING
Columbia
09.2025 - Current
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a high-performing team of 15+ automated manufacturing employees to meet rigid production targets.
- Manage end-to-end employee scheduling and time card approvals via Kronos/Workday for accurate payroll processing.
- Install, program, and maintain automated machinery, robotics, PLCs, and control systems to ensure seamless line performance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues rapidly to minimize line downtime.
- Maintain meticulous maintenance logs, downtime documentation, and shift records while strictly enforcing plant safety protocols.
Human Resources Lead
FLEXTRONICS MANUFACTURING
Columbia
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed daily HR operations, employee benefits, and organizational compliance for a large industrial workforce.
- Served as the primary point of contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, grievance investigation, and performance management.
Operations Manager
APPLIANCE WAREHOUSE
Swedesboro
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Directed end-to-end warehouse operations, logistics, labor scheduling, and corporate quality control standards.
- Oversee comprehensive localized business administrative tasks, including payroll processing, client invoicing, and core HR functions.
Frontline Recruiting Manager (Multi-Unit)
GATE GOURMET
Tampa
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Led full-cycle, high-volume recruitment, screening, and onboarding strategies across multiple Southeast operational locations.
- Built and sustained robust talent pipelines for critical, high-turnover, and hard-to-fill frontline and technical roles.
Staffing Specialist / Recruiter
PEOPLEREADY
Plant City
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed daily associate workforces to align with fluctuating client operational and industrial demands.
- Addressed HR issues and optimized employee scheduling for improved efficiency.
Education
Coursework - Business Management
Ocean County College
Skills
- PLCs, HMIs, & Control Systems
- Robotics & Automated Machinery
- Automation Software
- Electro-Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Pneumatics, Hydraulics, & Schematics
- Process & Workflow Optimization
- Operational Leadership
- Team Development
- Workforce Coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource Allocation
- TECHNICAL & AUTOMATION
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification | In Progress (Expected Completion: Late 2026)
Languages
- Fully Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish (Professional Bilingual Proficiency)
Timeline
Operations Supervisor (Automation)
FLEXTRONICS MANUFACTURING
09.2025 - Current
Human Resources Lead
FLEXTRONICS MANUFACTURING
11.2024 - 09.2025
Operations Manager
APPLIANCE WAREHOUSE
11.2023 - 06.2024
Frontline Recruiting Manager (Multi-Unit)
GATE GOURMET
01.2022 - 09.2023
Staffing Specialist / Recruiter
PEOPLEREADY
03.2019 - 01.2022
Coursework - Business Management
Ocean County College