ELOY JIMENEZ
Galt,CA
Summary
Experienced Production Supervisor with a demonstrated history in Plastics Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Production Operations and Continuous Improvement. Driven by the need to deliver nothing but the very best results by maximizing production uptime, coming up with cost saving ideas and implementing manufacturing improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. Production SUPERVISOR
CEPHEID
02.2014 - Current
- Production Supervisor | September 2019—March 2022
Assistant Production Supervisor | October 2018—September 2019 Production Lead | February 2017—October 2018 Sr. Quality Control Inspector | February 2014—February 2017 - Proficient in an array of continuous improvement tools centered on lean manufacturing including standard work, project management, visual management, value stream mapping, 5S, one-piece flow, and 3P
- Skilled knowledge and experience in the set-up, qualification, and production operations of plastics injection molding machines
- Represented the Manufacturing Operations team on a Brownfield site project which contributed to an increase in capacity. Worked with cross-functional team members to development the layout of newly acquired manufacturing facility. Project was completed in 8 months and added an additional 30 million parts in capacity
- Responsible for productivity, safety, materials management, planning, manufacturing practices and strategy, quality control, continuous improvement, employee training development and accountability
- Implemented a Lean Conversion project- targeting the reduction of 5 wastes, improved ergonomics by 88% reducing WIP materials touch points, streamlined production process flow to remove gating factors, added Kanban pull system for raw and WIP materials to improve material flow, and optimized floor spacing for people, process, and material flow all improving productivity by 48%
- Provided expertise in smooth-flow, just-in-time inventory production, thus leading to efficient on-time deliveries
- Monitored hourly production numbers, adjusted production plans, charted/tracked production performance, and processed daily production reports
- Coached and promoted team leaders from within the organization to increase responsiveness, implement processes, and create platforms for associates career progression
- Manage manufacturing process to ensure product is delivered on time and under budget while maintaining quality standards
- Led a Kaizen TPI event that increased capacity by 15%. TPI Targeted improvement in injection molding mechanical movements and associate driven downtime leading to an increase in capacity. Project increased OEE from 61% to 72% post horizontal deployment and increased site revenue by 5 mil YoY
- Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules and goals
- Assisted in organizing and leading a Shingijutsu Kaizen event in 2019 that targeted and acquired an ROI of $1.2 mil
- Implemented processes that reduced NCR rate by 57% by efficiently targeting areas where redundancies in non-value-added inspection occurred. Plant in-process and NCR scrap reduced by 29%
- Audited the existing processes as well as identified the critical gaps and designed new corrective procedures, after which I wrote work procedures, trained staff and achieved certification
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
- Achieved excellent productivity, customer service, cost, quality, and safety through both individual and team contributions utilizing daily management tools
- Inspected components and subcomponents using various equipment/tools: CMM, Micro Vu, calipers, five times magnification, twenty -five times magnification, profile projector, and digital indicator.
- Contributed significantly to continuous improvement programs by identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and recommending actionable solutions.
- Oversaw inventory management practices, minimizing instances of stock shortages or excesses that could negatively impact production timelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in product design and manufacturing processes.
- Conducted root cause analyses for any deviations from standard operating procedures, taking corrective action as necessary to prevent future incidents.
- Spearheaded process automation initiatives that led to decreased manual labor requirements and increased operational efficiency across the production floor.
- Mentored junior supervisors, facilitating their professional growth and development within the company.
- Championed quality control measures that ensured adherence to both internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements for manufactured products.
- Played a crucial role in successful new product launches by coordinating efforts between design engineering teams and manufacturing facilities.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Performed inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures of to determine the quality, color and durability of final product.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
Education
Business Administration
University of Phoenix College
Skills
- Problem Solving Process
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Workflow Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Practices
- Agile
- KPI Tracking
- 21CFR Part 820
- ISO 13485
- Good Communication skills
- Daily Management
- Process Planning
- Team Management
- Manufacturing Operations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SR. Production SUPERVISOR
CEPHEID
02.2014 - Current
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES
05.2012 - 10.2013
Business Administration
University of Phoenix College
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