Dianna Montoya

Previously EMCORE Corporation

• Streamlined production processes through the introduction of Lean Manufacturing techniques, leading to reduced waste and improved efficiency for Solar Cell Fab operations.
• Assisted in the development of strategic plans for future growth, ensuring that production capacity was scalable to meet anticipated demand increases.
• Implemented strategic cost-saving measures to optimize resource utilization, reducing operational expenses while maintaining quality standards.
• Contributed significantly to continuous improvement programs by identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and recommending actionable solutions.
• Actively participated in work instruction development and implementation.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Excelled in employee development per potential and talent.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

• Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
• Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
• Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
• Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
• Aseptic techniques and non-sterile compounding.

• Manufacturing specialist in high volume wafer manufacturing operations.
• Developed strong effective communication and confrontational skills.
• Experienced in editing, red lining specifications per work instructions.
• Strong team building and leadership skills.
• Team Leader and trainer in Diffusion, Implant, Thin Films and Keithley.
• Consistently met or exceeded production targets by employing effective time-management skills and maintaining focus on task completion.
• Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, sharing insights and suggestions for enhancing operational efficiency.
• Supported cross-functional teams in achieving project goals, collaborating effectively with colleagues from various departments.
• Competed in the Quality improvement Competition 2003 New Mexico defined, cleaned and standardized the entire site across all shifts for eliminating paper in the fab per Clean Room expectations.
• Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
• Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
• Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
• Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.