David Valdovinos
La Puente,CA
Summary
Accomplished Plant Lead at Rich Products Corporation, adept in production planning and bilingual communication, significantly improved efficiency and safety. Skilled in 6s methodologies and team development, successfully led TPM implementations and enhanced operational protocols, demonstrating a results-driven approach and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Lead
RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Santa Fe Springs, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Planned, directed, and coordinated operations for production, machinery, and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Supported QA, maintenance, and R&D in successfully using available resources to complete production.
- Oversee employee safety, and the proper use of GMPs.
- Conducted weekly safety trainings through the use of Alchemy Coach.
- Develop plans with the managers to reach day-to-day objectives.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Oversee the proper use of TPM tools, such as centerlines and CILs.
- Train hourly associates in processes relating to production and new process implementation, such as TPM and RFgen.
- Implement and enforce 6S processes to improve safety and efficiency throughout the production plant.
- Lead and complete TPM AM models.
- Provide excellent communication with associates in both English and Spanish.
- Post and record inventory usage through SAP and proper paperwork.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems through the use of root cause analyses, such as 6W2H.
- Verify and correct paperwork to ensure use-by dates, and Julian dates are correct.
- Verify HACCP processes daily, such as the use of metal detectors.
General Laborer
RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Santa Fe Springs , CA
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Stacked boxes and used shrink-wrap to minimize damage in preparation for shipping.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Separated, organized and rotated products.
- Ensured all items were properly labeled with appropriate codes prior to storing them away.
- Operated equipment with consistent attention to safety to prevent mishaps and malfunctions.
- Cleaned work areas daily, disposing of waste materials properly.
- Operated heavy machinery to stack and move products within the warehouse.
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained mixing equipment.
- Weighed materials and ingredients with accuracy.
- Checked quality of mixed products at specific intervals in production process.
- Inspected, made repairs and cleaned all equipment after each shift to increase longevity and cut equipment costs.
- Inspected raw materials and equipment, reporting urgent issues or problems to supervisors.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
SFS Associate
Target
West Covina, CA
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Completed assigned training to stay updated on important policies and procedures.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient retrieval of stock items during peak business times.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
- Restocked and organized shelves during slow periods to maintain store appearance.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edgewood High School
West Covina, CA06-2019
Skills
- Production planning
- Six sigma methodologies
- Public speaking
- Bilingual
- Team building and development
- Autonomous maintenance
- Work delegation
Affiliations
- Team Building Sports
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- HTST General Pasteurization License
- Preventing Discrimination & Harassment in Manufacturing/Industrial: CA Managers Edition V5
Timeline
Plant Lead
RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
03.2022 - Current
General Laborer
RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
10.2020 - 03.2022
SFS Associate
Target
06.2019 - 10.2020
- HTST General Pasteurization License
- Preventing Discrimination & Harassment in Manufacturing/Industrial: CA Managers Edition V5
High School Diploma -
Edgewood High School
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