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Claudia A. Salgado Lugo

Mission Hills,California

Summary

Self-motivated, enthusiastic individual and collaborative team worker with successful results, strong work ethic, and excellent organization. Over 14 years of experience in good manufacturing procedures and warehouse safety procedures. Experience maintaining tight production schedules, and keeping costumer satisfied. Ability to drive improvements to business operations, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills, multitasking and time management abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Centricity Labs.
Camarillo, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
  • Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.

Planning Manager

Cal-Western Manufactures.
Gardena, CA
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Maintained accurate records detailing all aspects of the planning process including budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Identified potential areas of conflict between departments or teams.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Acted as a liaison between teams or departments when needed.
  • Collaborated with upper management to define objectives, plans and initiatives.
  • Resolved conflicts between teams or departments while ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Analyzed current processes and made recommendations for improvement.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Monitored progress on all projects and addressed any issues as they arose.
  • Reviewed completed work for accuracy before approving for submission.
  • Handled responsibilities successfully in manager's absence.
  • Provided guidance to team members on best practices in project management.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Managed resources across multiple projects to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Production Manager

Cal-Western Manufactures.
Gardena, CA
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
  • Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
  • Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
  • Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
  • Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
  • Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
  • Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
  • Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
  • Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.

Quality Control Inspector

Thibiant International
Chatsworth, CA
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
  • Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
  • Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
  • Evaluated suppliers' performance against established criteria for quality assurance purposes.
  • Assisted engineering department with design verification tests as needed.
  • Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
  • Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
  • Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
  • Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
  • Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
  • Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
  • Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
  • Generated reports summarizing inspection results, defect trends, and other statistical data.
  • Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Production Line Leader

Thibiant International
Chatsworth, CA
09.2009 - 02.2021
  • Performed visual inspections and finger-point checks to deliver quality parts.
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
  • Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, materials, and labor costs.
  • Trained new employees on how to use machines and equipment safely.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees in a professional manner when necessary.
  • Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
  • Monitored production line workers to ensure they followed safety protocols and procedures.
  • Ensured that all products met quality standards before being shipped out.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain the efficiency of the production line.
  • Created detailed reports on product output, scrap rates, and waste management metrics.
  • Identified any potential problems or delays in the production process.
  • Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
  • Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
  • Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Universidad De Guanajuato
Guanajuato, Mexico
08-2005

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Resource Allocation
  • Business Forecasting
  • Team Development
  • Project Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Production Planning
  • Training Coordination
  • Production Oversight
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Strategic Execution
  • Compliance With GMPs
  • Cost Reduction
  • Production Scheduling
  • Strong Leadership Abilities
  • Experienced in Production Scheduling
  • Assembly and Production
  • Capacity Planning
  • Cost Control
  • KPI Tracking
  • Knowledge of 5S Methodology

Timeline

Production Manager

Centricity Labs.
06.2023 - Current

Planning Manager

Cal-Western Manufactures.
03.2022 - 06.2023

Production Manager

Cal-Western Manufactures.
03.2021 - 03.2022

Quality Control Inspector

Thibiant International
02.2018 - 03.2021

Production Line Leader

Thibiant International
09.2009 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Universidad De Guanajuato
Claudia A. Salgado Lugo