Joel Alegria

In this role, I am responsible for the assembly of differential axles, front and back end axles as well as small diff. parts assembly. I lead a team of 8 employees and manage a daily and weekly schedule of builds to be done. Main objectives are to ensure team has all the parts and tools to build the essentials for daily and weekly builds as well as perform quality checks on each assembly.

• Managed the development and implementation of standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
• Trained staff on Lean methodologies, empowering employees to identify and address inefficiencies proactively.
• Identified root causes of recurring issues through rigorous problem-solving techniques, developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Engaged with frontline employees to understand their challenges and perspectives, leading to more effective problem-solving.
• Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
• Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
• Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
• Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.

In this role I lead a team of 35 employees and manage an entire assembly product line from beginning to end. This concurred with delivering completed vehicles from product GEM to defying customers. Conducted daily Gemba walks and productivity with staff and management.

• Spearheaded productivity improvements by identifying bottlenecks in the assembly process and implementing effective solutions.
• Led the adoption of new technologies and tools within the assembly process, resulting in greater efficiency and more accurate tracking of key metrics.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in the assembly process, leading to more efficient operations.
• Streamlined workflow for increased output by optimizing employee task assignments and providing clear instructions.
• Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring availability of necessary materials and preventing stockouts or excess waste.
• Promoted a safe work environment through diligent adherence to safety protocols and consistent communication of expectations to team members.
• Increased overall team performance by setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging professional development opportunities for team members.
• Contributed to successful product launches by meeting tight deadlines through effective planning, resource allocation, and time management skills.

In this role I lead a team of 20 employees and managed daily functioning schedules to ensure all products were completed on timely manner per schedule. Ensured quality control was provided for each product before delivery.

• Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and maintaining proper documentation.
• Consistently met project deadlines, thanks to effective scheduling and resource allocation.
• Maintained a clean working environment by enforcing strict cleanliness guidelines, reducing potential hazards on job sites.
• Conducted thorough quality inspections, ensuring consistent adherence to company standards.
• Led a highly-skilled team of painters, achieving outstanding results on various projects.
• Improved safety standards through regular equipment maintenance and adherence to protocols.
• Collaborated closely with other departments for seamless coordination throughout the painting process.
• Optimized paint usage by accurately calculating required quantities for each project.
• Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined painting processes and techniques.
• Fostered a positive work culture within the paint team that encouraged collaboration, respect, and open communication.
• Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives through careful material selection, budgeting, and waste reduction strategies.
• Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
• Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
• Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.