Fred Valles
H&A Transmissions
PERRIS,CA
1
Language
27
years of professional experience
Experienced Production Manager with 20+ years in production planning, operations management, and process improvement. Skilled in lean manufacturing, workflow management, staff coordination, and quality control to improve output, reduce waste, and keep production on schedule.
Work History
Production Manager/R&D/Product Development
25 Years 8 Months- Directed transmission production schedules to maintain workflow continuity and on-time output.
- Coordinated shop-floor teams to balance labor, equipment, and material availability.
- Monitored quality standards throughout assembly and testing processes.
- Implemented process improvements to reduce waste and support lean operations.
- Resolved production bottlenecks by adjusting priorities and reallocating resources.
- Trained supervisors and staff on equipment procedures, safety, and performance expectations.
- Reviewed inventory levels and supply needs to prevent material shortages.
- Enforced compliance with safety protocols and manufacturing standards.
Transmission Parts Sales
1 Year 1 Month- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma
Skills
Production planning
Operations management
Process improvement
Production optimization
Lean manufacturing
Workflow management
Staff management
Dedication to product quality
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 80 staff members.
- Proficiently supervised 6 production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of CVT Transmission and 9 speed models.
- Documented and resolved incorrect o-ring from supplier which led to no more field failures.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Manager/R&D/Product Development
H&A Transmissions
08.2000 - 04.2026Read More
Transmission Parts Sales
Aceomatic
01.1999 - 02.2000Read More
Chaffey College
Yellow Belt from Lean Six Sigma
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