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
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MYCOWORKS Operator Two/Team Lead
Emeryville
Emeryville, USA
05.2021 - 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.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
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
- Cleaned hospitals and construction offices, ensuring sanitary environments.
- Replaced light bulbs and repaired fixtures to maintain functionality.
- Vacuumed carpets and washed floors to promote cleanliness and safety.
- Replenished supplies to ensure continuous operational readiness.
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)
Casheir, Server
Water Front Dali
Alameda, CA
2003 - 2005
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced end-of-shift reports.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and issues promptly.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring shelves remained stocked and organized.
- Implemented streamlined checkout processes to reduce wait times for customers.
Education
Certified Secretary and Accountant -
Nifasilck University
Addis AbebaHigh School Diploma -
GCA High
Addis AbebaSkills
- Manufacturing oversight
- Team leadership
- Operational management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Production work
- Flexible schedule
- Loading and unloading
- Manufacturing procedures
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and communication
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and coordination
- Following instructions
- Worksite safety
- Production operations
- Visual inspection
- Safety standards compliance
- Quality inspections and reporting
- Picking and packing
- Incident reporting
- Material loading and unloading
- Material handling
Certification
Food handling, safty champion awared 2 times from previous job and process improve ment pioneer
Timeline
MYCOWORKS Operator Two/Team Lead
Emeryville
05.2021 - 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
Casheir, Server
Water Front Dali
2003 - 2005