Carlos Cesar Enriquez
Stockton,CA
Summary
Driven Lead Production Associate with over 6 years of experience at Tesla, Expert in overseeing high-volume assembly lines, mentoring production teams, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues, optimize workflow efficiency, and lead teams to meet production targets for early Model 3 and current Model Y. Communicative, the primary communication link between shop floor associates, production control and management, translating daily production targets into actionable tasks for the team. Providing consistent updates to Production Managers regarding line performance, quality goals, resource needs, safety and potential bottlenecks to drive daily rate requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Production Associate
Tesla
Fremont, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Oversee and coordinate a team of production associates on the Model Y line, ensuring all daily production targets and quality KPIs are met.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for mechanical technicians and engineers to report and resolve line errors or equipment malfunctions.
- Train and mentor new and existing associates on proper torque measurements, process procedures, power tool safety, and Tesla's standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor workflow to identify bottlenecks, reassigning tasks in real-time to maintain a continuous and efficient production flow, escalating, any third-party faults, causing impact to production rate.
- Audit completed units and processes for incoming or manual errors, non-completions.
- Operated calibrated power tools and maintained precise torque measurements for critical vehicle components.
- Repaired non-conformance issues manually while verifying correct torque value and clearing issues to meet direct run goals.
- Investigated incidents and documented findings using employer safety reporting procedures.
- Trained and assisted team members in use of personal protective equipment and communicated safety requirements.
- Inspected and reviewed production material to salvage parts as well as reducing company cost.
Production Associate
Tesla (901 PAGE)
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported machine operators with setup and calibration of production equipment.
- Moved inventory using electric pallet jacks and hand forklifts.
- Showed newly hired employees correct use of safety equipment to support zero-injury workplace goals.
- Checked parts for defects and reported quality concerns.
- Cleaned and organized tools, parts, and work areas
- Used hand and power tools to perform operational and routine tasks.
Education
High School Diploma - Stockton, CA
Stockton Adult School
Stockton, CA05-2019
Skills
- Leadership: Team Training & Mentoring, Workflow Optimization, Production Reporting, Conflict Resolution
- Tools & Equipment: Forklift (Certified), Electric Pallet Jack (Certified), Calibrated Power Tools
- Operations: Assembly Line Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Shipping & Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Torque verification, Waste reduction, 5S methodology, Safety rules enforcement
TECHNICAL SKILLS & LEADERSHIP
Languages: English, Spanish.
Timeline
Lead Production Associate
Tesla
06.2021 - Current
Production Associate
Tesla (901 PAGE)
07.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma - Stockton, CA
Stockton Adult School