Eric Josue Pantoja Zavala
Woodstock
Summary
As a Production Manager at Stone Atlanta, my focus is on implementing quality programs and optimizing processes. With a strong background in Mechanical Engineering and a Lean Manufacturing diploma from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, I apply advanced techniques to continuously improve safety, quality, and efficiency in the manufacturing of marble and granite surfaces.
My experience in overseeing daily production and training teams in Lean methodologies, along with my expertise in programming high-tech CNC machinery, reflects my commitment to operational excellence. I am driven by challenges and teamwork, always striving to add value and foster continuous improvement within my organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Stone Atlanta
08.2024 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Ensure proper standardization of work areas in compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Production Supervisor
Arlington Marble
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed team of 7 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Develop, Implement and manage formal quality assurance program with daily, weekly and monthly metrics reported to the business
- Conduct proper training of employees in 5-S and Lean Manufacturing techniques and procedures that will improve safety, quality and efficiency for the business.
- Operate, and program jobs (in Pegasus) for the Forte Flash CNC router and also learn the programming and full capabilities of the Genya CNC Saw.
Lean Manufacturing Engineer Jr
Stone Atlanta
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided training on Lean Manufacturing concepts to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented 5S methodology to maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment for all employees.
- Analyzed manufacturing data to identify trends, potential bottlenecks, and areas for improvement in efficiency or quality metrics.
- Supported new product development efforts by providing input on manufacturability during design reviews.
- Implementation of the Lean Manufacturing department, applying work quality tools, process mapping, ergonomics, continious improvement, and TPM.
- Developed an automated inventory system for material input and output to increase daily production.
- Responsible for processing the weekly payroll for all company employees.
Intern as Manufacturing Engineer
Robert Bosch
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Collected OEE and IDC indicators for a new project for Tesla, working closely with the production, project management, quality, and manufacturing departments.
- Led a team of 4 Scrap Reporters, and within 3 months we reduced scrap from 8% to 4%.
- Conducted a DOE analysis to evaluate cable tie closures and heat shrink contraction, defining process parameters to ensure quality and cycle time.
- Developed a rework process project, such as a multicable line, to address traceability issues.
- Acted as proxy manufacturing engineer for the multicable line of Luis Manuel Esquivel Galaviz.
- Prepared 4Qs and PDCA reports for KPI presentations (IDC, Safe Launch, OEE) for plant management.
Education
Diploma - Lean Manufacturing
Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosi, MX12-2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosi, MX06-2022
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Production scheduling
- Continuous improvements
- Training skills
- OSHA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Inventory coordination
- Lean manufacturing
- Training coordination
- Logistics
- Experienced in production scheduling
Certification
Diploma in Lean Manufacturing
Forklift License
NSC First Aid, CPR & AED Course
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Production Manager
Stone Atlanta
08.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Arlington Marble
01.2024 - 08.2024
Lean Manufacturing Engineer Jr
Stone Atlanta
12.2022 - 01.2024
Intern as Manufacturing Engineer
Robert Bosch
05.2021 - 05.2022
Diploma - Lean Manufacturing
Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De San Luis Potosi
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