JOE SALAZAR
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Manufacturing leader with extensive experience at GKN Aerospace, specializing in production excellence through strategic planning and lean methodologies. Achieved key performance indicators consistently while enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and team leadership, with a strong focus on ISO 9001 compliance and 5S practices to promote continuous improvement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
TEAM LEAD (SUPERVISOR)
GKN AEROSPACE-TRANSPARENCIES
Garden Grove
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised shop floor activities, adhering to established SOPs and approved processes.
- Managed personnel and material resources to achieve production targets and Key Performance Indicators.
- Led team in monitoring plant performance for production and quality control standards.
- Drove initiatives for 5S, SQDCI tier communications, and continuous improvement metrics.
- Ensured organization, safety, and cleanliness of shop floor while implementing preventative maintenance programs.
- Collaborated with engineering and production teams to address efficiency issues and improve processes.
- Employed 5 Whys methodology to resolve production challenges effectively.
- Interpreted SOPs and trained employees on procedures, promoting high employee morale.
COORDINATING GROUP MANAGER (WORKING MANAGER)
JELDWEN
Vista, CA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw all production operations, including machining, assembly, material handling, and shipping.
- Planned and coordinated production workload of eight thousand to ten thousand units weekly across six production lines.
- Managed shop floor activities in alignment with established SOPs and approved processes.
- Executed daily quality audits, implementing corrective actions for visual, assembly, and item usage discrepancies.
- Directed personnel and material resources to achieve production targets and Key Performance Indicators.
- Minimized labor overtime to below eight percent while controlling premium freight and repair costs.
- Provided leadership and training to Group Managers and plant personnel to meet corporate Key Performance Indicators.
- Ensured shop floor organization, safety, cleanliness, and implemented preventative maintenance programs.
AEROSPACE DEPT- PRODUCTION MANAGER (WORKING MANAGER)
K-TECH MACHINE
San Marcos, CA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensured compliance with safety and environmental standards within manufacturing operations.
- Executed quality system requirements across manufacturing department.
- Developed and maintained documentation for quality systems.
- Managed production work schedules, assigning personnel and coordinating assets with lead operators.
- Monitored KPIs and equipment performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed corrective actions to address reported deficiencies in safety and quality.
- Provided technical support to lead operators in troubleshooting issues with maintenance and engineering departments.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product development.
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
COORSTEK
Vista, CA
12.1996 - 02.2022
- Led Tier 3 meetings with upper management, addressing revenue targets and production challenges.
- Oversaw Tier 1 board meetings to communicate Tier 3 topics to production employees.
- Conducted weekly GEMBAs with EHS, Maintenance, and Production leads.
- Managed daily operations across departments while supporting production employees as needed.
- Reviewed new product plans, fixtures, tooling, and resources for efficiency.
- Monitored KPIs in collaboration with engineering and production teams to enhance processes.
- Assigned inspection tasks to QC inspectors based on ERP shipment schedules.
- Identified and implemented capital equipment purchases for assigned departments.
Education
High School -
San Pasqual High School
Escondido, CAMt San Jacinto College
Palomar College
Skills
- Manufacturing operations management
- Project management
- Strategic planning and thinking
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Supply chain management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- 5S methodology
- Kaizen practices
- GD&T expertise
- Kronos and WorkDay proficiency
- Job Boss/MFG Pro (QAD) experience
- Gemba walks and analysis
- SQDCI metrics understanding
- CNC machining and programming
- Blueprint interpretation
- ISO 9001 compliance knowledge
- CMM operation and inspection tools
Experience Years
25+ years in manufacturing
Timeline
TEAM LEAD (SUPERVISOR)
GKN AEROSPACE-TRANSPARENCIES
01.2024 - Current
COORDINATING GROUP MANAGER (WORKING MANAGER)
JELDWEN
10.2022 - 11.2023
AEROSPACE DEPT- PRODUCTION MANAGER (WORKING MANAGER)
K-TECH MACHINE
05.2022 - 10.2022
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
COORSTEK
12.1996 - 02.2022
High School -
San Pasqual High School
Mt San Jacinto College
Palomar College