EDWARD FIGUEROA
California
Summary
Manufacturing and quality professional with extensive experience in high-speed production and quality inspection. Known for maintaining safety standards, leading team training, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications, contributing to operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler / Quality logistics, Supply Chain
Ball Corporation
California, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Inspected finished products to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
- Documented quality findings and communicated equipment or process concerns to relevant personnel to address issues promptly.
- Support high-speed aluminum beverage can production while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Monitored and recorded shipment details to ensure accurate logistics management. using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to move raw materials and finished goods safely.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with plant machinery and equipment in a timely manner.
- Performed routine inspections of the production equipment and identified potential problems.
- Tested operational systems periodically to verify correct functioning after repairs or adjustments.
- Unloaded trucks and moved materials using front-end loaders, forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working in the plant environment.
Logistics Supply Specialist
United States Army
Fort Carson, Colorado
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated mission readiness through disciplined inventory management and timely distribution operations.
- Coordinated logistics operations for supply chain management in military settings.
- Ensured inventory accuracy and completed logistics documentation to support operational efficiency.
- Managed accountability of over $2.5 million in equipment and supplies.
- Operated effectively under pressure, consistently meeting strict operational standards.
- Operated machinery and equipment for efficient plant production.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent malfunctions.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
New York, New York
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Supervised daily operations ensuring efficient service at high-volume café.
- Led shift operations ensuring efficient customer service and streamlined daily workflow.
- Conducted training sessions for new team members to improve skillsets and integrate into the team.
- Maintained inventory and upheld cleanliness and food safety standards to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders to maintain stock availability.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY 03.2014 - 09.2016
Skills
- Forklift & Material Handling
- Quality control
- High-Speed Manufacturing
- Inventory & Logistics
- Documentation management
- Safety & OSHA Awareness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Plant troubleshooting
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Production Support
- Continuous Improvement
- Standard procedures
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Material Handler / Quality logistics, Supply Chain
Ball Corporation
04.2021 - Current
Logistics Supply Specialist
United States Army
02.2019 - 01.2020
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2014 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Business
Kingsborough Community College
03.2014 - 09.2016