Elizabeth Ketema
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Production Operator and Team Lead with 4 years of hands-on experience in managing production operations, leading teams, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Skilled in machine operation, troubleshooting, process optimization, and team coordination to meet production goals efficiently.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator Two/Team lead
Emeryville
Emeryville, USA
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Operate and supervise production machinery ensuring optimal output and minimal downtime.
- Lead a team of ten operators, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Monitor product quality and enforce strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues quickly to maintain production flow.
- Coordinate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet production schedules.
- Maintain detailed production records and report on team performance metrics.
- Led numerous 5S and process change implementations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and contributing to measurable gains in productivity and safety.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Cashier, Parking Lot Attendant
LAZ Parking
Oakland, USA
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Collect daily/monthly fees from patrons wishing to park in the garage (cash, credit/debit cards)
- Issue tags to customers for display on their windshields
- Resolve parking lot disputes that occur between customers
- Position or remove barricades to prevent parking in certain spots
- Call tow truck if car parked illegally
Production Team
Revolution Food
Oakland, USA
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Prepare food following the highest sanitation standards
- Assembly line food packaging and labeling
- Operate food processing equipment
Maintenance, Housekeeping
Charles B Global Construction
Oakland, USA
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Clean rooms, vacuum carpets, wash floors
- Replace light bulbs, repair fixtures, replenish supplies
Clerk, Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
Oakland, USA
06.2005 - 01.2008
- Sort, load and prepare mail for shipping
- Operate office equipment (postage meter, copy machine, fax machine, phones)
Education
Certified Secretary and Accountant -
Nifasilck University
High School Diploma -
GCA High
Skills
- Machine Operation & Maintenance
- Team Leadership & Training
- Quality Control & Inspection
- Safety Compliance & Protocols
- Production Scheduling
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
- Documentation & Reporting
- Communication & Collaboration
Personal Information
Timeline
Operator Two/Team lead
Emeryville
06.2021 - 08.2025
Cashier, Parking Lot Attendant
LAZ Parking
06.2014 - 03.2019
Production Team
Revolution Food
05.2012 - 08.2014
Maintenance, Housekeeping
Charles B Global Construction
02.2010 - 05.2012
Clerk, Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
06.2005 - 01.2008
Certified Secretary and Accountant -
Nifasilck University
High School Diploma -
GCA High