James Morquecho
Norman,OK
Summary
Experienced manufacturing and production professional skilled in leading high-performing teams and implementing lean manufacturing principles to reduce costs and improve process efficiency. Track record of streamlining operations and increasing productivity in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to identify improvement areas, implement innovative solutions, and achieve measurable results. Committed to delivering exceptional quality standards while prioritizing safety and compliance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Leader II
ClimateMaster
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
- Improved safety record by implementing robust safety protocols and conducting regular safety audits.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Facilitated communication between management and production staff, improving organizational transparency.
- Enhanced product quality by closely monitoring production processes and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and streamlining processes.
- Reduced production downtime through effective scheduling, maintenance planning, and resource allocation.
- Managed daily operations to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining strict quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop new products, ensuring smooth transition from prototyping to full-scale production.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Johnson Controls
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Work with engineering to effect improvements in cost reduction, work simplification and production scheduling
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
- Assist in accident investigation and corrective actions
- Maintain fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures
- Utilize LEAN tools to measure and improve the department’s Key Business Drivers (i.e VSM, SMED, 5S, TPM, Kaizen)
- Monitored production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products, meeting customer expectations consistently.
Manufacturing Supervisor (Injection / Rotational Molding)
Carlisle Foodservice Products
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Job task include training all personnel using standard work procedures within the lean manufacturing concept
- Responsible for planning and directing daily activities for maximize production output
- Prepare and conduct annual performance appraisals
- Maintaining plant security in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Responsible for the 5S management and sustainment of the work area
- Work closely with Scheduling Manager, Inventory Control Clerk and Production Material Assistant to ensure all operations are properly scheduled with resources across all production shifts.
Manufacturing Supervisor (Photolithography, Diffusion, Etch, Implant, CMP)
Freescale Semiconductor
08.2001 - 01.2014
- Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times
- Schedule and supervise manufacturing resources to meet production goals established by Operations Manager in alignment with business goals and objectives
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the performance outcomes to set future targets
- Responsible for monthly goal setting and performance management of hourly workforce
- Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality
- Responsible for the recruitment and training of employees to be safe, versatile and engaged
- Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
Manufacturing Supervisor (Photolithography)
Motorola
06.2000 - 08.2001
- Verified equipment setups to ensure optimal cycle time and line balance
- Assisted in implementing Standard practices in Photolithography
- Track all necessary matrixes such as Tool Utilization, Tool Availability, Operator’s Dispatch Compliance and T/DOH
- Document and track attendance using Kronos, manage vacation to ensure proper staffing levels, organized training and cross training in the area
- Administer performance evaluations to each individual operator with the help of factual data and documentation
- In the absence of management, act in a section manager capacity.
Education
Southwest School of Electronics - Electronic Technology
01.1990
Business Administration And Management
University of Texas - Business Management
Austin, TX01.1986
Fredericksburg High School
01.1985
Skills
- 5S methodology
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Inspection ISO standard and certification
- Practical knowledge of policies and procedures
- Integration of Lean Manufacturing Culture
- Synem Leadership, 6 Sigma, Systematic Problem Solving, Cycle Time Management
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Health and safety compliance
- Line balancing and process flows expertise
- Product line analysis
Timeline
Production Leader II
ClimateMaster
08.2018 - 06.2024
Manufacturing Supervisor
Johnson Controls
04.2016 - 04.2018
Manufacturing Supervisor (Injection / Rotational Molding)
Carlisle Foodservice Products
01.2014 - 04.2016
Manufacturing Supervisor (Photolithography, Diffusion, Etch, Implant, CMP)
Freescale Semiconductor
08.2001 - 01.2014
Manufacturing Supervisor (Photolithography)
Motorola
06.2000 - 08.2001
Southwest School of Electronics - Electronic Technology
Business Administration And Management
University of Texas - Business Management
Fredericksburg High School
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