Angelo Meza
Adelanto,Ca
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 14 years of experience in Production environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
IDX Corporation
Ontario, CA
2019.02 - 2022.01
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Plant Manager
Hartmark Cabinets
Mira Loma, Ca
2017.01 - 2019.02
- Direct and carry-out daily production, maintenance and shipping operations Manage external and internal production schedules, commitments and product launch timelines Manage teams of 2 supervisors, 70 employees, & 10 department leads Supervise maintenance team of 1 supervisor and 2 technicians Coordinate Lean Kaizen events and weekly staff meetings Develop and implement safety teams and training programs Assist Operations Manager in creation of new Spreadsheets Oversee maintenance and upkeep of equipment
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
Production Manager
Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions
Chino, Ca
2007.01 - 2017.01
- Conduct Lean Kaizen meetings for 210 employee team Responsible for the management of production build and schedules for the operator’s division of the company Develop and implement training programs and safety strategies Manage purchase orders on Excel and Word Completed Emerson Lean Champion Course
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
Education
Business Office Administration
The Art Institute of
California
2012
Business Management
East Los Angeles College
2002
Skills
- Production Reports Maintenance
- Processing Operations Review
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Decision Making
- Production Schedule Review
- Process Planning
- Time Management
- Production Order Review
- New Product Development
- Resource Management
- Production Oversight
- Product Standards Establishment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Manager
IDX Corporation
2019.02 - 2022.01
Plant Manager
Hartmark Cabinets
2017.01 - 2019.02
Production Manager
Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions
2007.01 - 2017.01
Business Office Administration
The Art Institute of
California
Business Management
East Los Angeles College