Result-driven production lead with several years of experience leading safe, on-time and high-quality production; with passion for excellence and history of cultivating and motivating teams. Mechanically proficient and technically versatile, driven to understand and complete scheduled line operation goals/deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Production Lead
Tenneco
Harrisonburg, United States
02.2022 - Current
Supervised team of 10+ diverse associates.
Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
Test and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, blueprints, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Kept detailed production records and identified downtime.
Resolved conflicts between employees by providing clear direction on tasks or duties as needed.
Developed strategies and implemented action plans to improve process performance.
Created detailed reports summarizing daily operations activities for management review.
Managed the selection, training and development of personnel in the Operations Department.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss production goals, objectives and progress.
Retread Technician
Rice Tire
Verona, VA
09.2020 - 02.2022
Operated equipment such as AZ cushion gum extruder and semi-automatic tread building machine.
Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed.
Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory, with monthly stock assessments.
Visually inspected tires to be retreated to determine condition.
Skive, buff and or fill any injury in tire as required.
Repaired punctures by locating leaks, and removing embedded objects and patching holes.
Inspect tires to insure quality of product and compliance with customer standards.
Operations Team Lead/ Mechanic
Lime
Harrisonburg, Virginia
12.2018 - 06.2019
Diagnosed and repaired mechanical/electrical issued on electric scooters/bikes.
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on vehicles.
Produced comprehensive service records of all maintenance and repair tasks on spreadsheet.
Ordered repair parts and ensured request for parts were executed in a timely manner.
Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for information prior to conducting repairs.
Trained, mentored and directed team of 6 mechanics.
Maintained team compliance with company standards, safety practices and regulatory and environmental requirements.
Set work schedules and oversaw daily workflow.
Increases overall efficiency and productivity of team by managing work schedules and daily assignments.
First Air Force One Maintenance Intern
Dynamic Aviation
Bridgewater, VA
06.2018 - 07.2018
Responsible for assisting A&P mechanics with preventative maintenance, corrosion removal and aircraft polishing.
Worked individually and in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisor, all while following safety rules and regulations.
Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Maintained an orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control FOD awareness/ prevention; at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA
05.2019
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School
Penn Laird, VA
06.2011
Skills
Workflow Management
Health and safety compliance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Manual interpretation
5 Years of manufacturing experience
Production Scheduling
Inventory control
Well-versed in maintaining focus and prioritizing work
Strong work ethics and people skills
5 years experience working in a fast-paced environment
Bilingual English - Spanish
Timeline
Operations Production Lead
Tenneco
02.2022 - Current
Retread Technician
Rice Tire
09.2020 - 02.2022
Operations Team Lead/ Mechanic
Lime
12.2018 - 06.2019
First Air Force One Maintenance Intern
Dynamic Aviation
06.2018 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School
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