ARMANDO LOERA
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
Safety and quality-oriented Manufacturing Production Supervisor with expertise in process improvement including Kaizen and ISO 9001. Progressive experience leading and organizing production teams to achieve goals and results. Proven track record in material planning, logistics and inventory control using SAP. Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on safety and team building. Known for communicating well with all levels.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Oakley
Foothill Ranch, CA
01.2010 - 01.2026
- In charge of up to 75 employees in the Profile, and Thin Film Coating Departments. Using SAP, MES, Power BI, and GoCanvas.
- Leader of morning production meeting, and monthly safety meeting.
- Facilitator of 2025 summer HPT (High Performance Team)
- Department went over 1000 days without a recordable injury.
- In charge of weekly audits in different departments.
- An ISO 9001 certified company and performance leader specializing in sports-performance and optical innovation holding over 800 patents.
Production Supervisor II
CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS
Anaheim, CA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Supervised up to 60 employees in multiple product lines manufacturing high performance, pre-impregnated composites and carbon materials.
- Presented weekly safety toolbox meeting that helped reduce recordable injuries.
- Achieved zero recordable injuries in supervised departments in 2009.
- Increased production uptime in two months by 17% in two departments by cross training production employees.
- Performed monthly 5S and safety core audits, reducing injuries by having a clean environment.
- Advanced chemical and material technology for global markets in commercial and military aerospace
Production Supervisor
JACUZZI BRANDS
Chino, CA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Supervised production line with up to 39 employees with an emphasis on meeting production goals and reducing scrap.
- Led Kaizen projects and facilitated team building. As project leader, improved First Pass Yield 20% by completing cycle time studies and improving the process flow.
- Manufacturer of whirlpool bath products
Material Planner / Production Supervisor
DELPHI CORPORATION
Anaheim, CA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Supervised production lines of auto and marine batteries of up to 75 employees. Performed material planning, logistics and inventory control using SAP.
- Launched new product line that exceeded customer expectation of production and on-time delivery.
- Analyzed and troubleshot equipment performance issues, raising volume from 300 units to over 1400 units per day.
- An ISO certified auto and marine battery manufacturing facility.
Production Supervisor II
POWERWAVE TECHNOLOGIES
Santa Ana, CA
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Supervised multiple production lines with up to 89 production workers with an emphasis on quality and meeting high demand production goals. Delegated assignments to employees, and communicated daily production goals.
- Implemented Demand Flow Technology process that increased line efficiency by 20%.
- Led a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) team that increased the line’s lowest first pass yield (FPY) by 10%.
- Developed and implemented test procedures and manuals which facilitated the smooth transition of a production line from Folsom, CA to Irvine.
- Through effective interviewing and coaching, converted more than 90% of new hires to regular status, with some converting early and others promoted to leads.
- Completed multiple supervisory training workshops in team building, coaching, setting goals, effective communication and performance appraisals.
- An ISO 9001 quality certified company, and a leading supplier of high performance RF power amplifiers for the use in communications networks
Education
M.B.A. - Technology Management
University of Phoenix
Costa Mesa, CAB.A.S. - Electronic Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Anaheim, CASkills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Demand Flow Technology (DFT) - John Costanza Institute of Technology
- Creating a High Performance Team - Wilson Learning Center
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) - Jacuzzi Brands
- ATK Certified - Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Core Safety
- Exotherm and Fire Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- ISO 9001
- F.O.D. Foreign Object Debris
- Presentation Skills
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Oakley
01.2010 - 01.2026
Production Supervisor II
CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS
01.2007 - 01.2009
Production Supervisor
JACUZZI BRANDS
01.2004 - 01.2006
Material Planner / Production Supervisor
DELPHI CORPORATION
01.2002 - 01.2004
Production Supervisor II
POWERWAVE TECHNOLOGIES
01.1997 - 01.2001
B.A.S. - Electronic Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
M.B.A. - Technology Management
University of Phoenix