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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Languages
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JOSE A. SANCHEZ

Tracy,CA

Summary

Results-driven supervisor with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing production, lean transformation, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to consistently surpass business objectives, enhance quality, and decrease costs using Lean Manufacturing Principles, Toyota Production System, and Japanese business culture. Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Supervisor/Quality Lead/EHS

AGP eGlass
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervise production team to ensure quality standards are met and exceeded
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure quality standards are met
  • Develop and implement safety programs and procedures
  • Mentor and train team members on lean manufacturing principles
  • Achieve weekly production targets, consistently exceeding 100% achievement

Production Manager

Kortick Manufacturing
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supervise production team to ensure quality standards are met and exceeded
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles, including Just-In-Time and kanban concepts
  • Improve on-time deliveries from 72% to 89%
  • Develop and implement safety programs and procedures
  • Train and mentor team leads on lean manufacturing principles

Production Supervisor/Castings

Tesla
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Supervise production team to ensure quality standards are met and exceeded
  • Develop and implement official work instruction documents
  • Improve average die change time from 12 hours to 3.5 hours
  • Lead daily production meetings and coordinate with multiple departments
  • Train and mentor team members on lean manufacturing principles

Plant 1 Assistant Manager

Pacific Steel Casting Company
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing principles, including kaizen and kanban systems
  • Improve on-time delivery to customers from 57% to 78%
  • Train and mentor team members on lean manufacturing principles
  • Participate in the introduction of computers inside the work area

Toyota Production System Special Projects, Assembly Conveyance

New United Motor Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Develop and deploy robust delivery routes and line side delivery systems
  • Implement Just-In-Time delivery processes and routes
  • Coordinate internal delivery routes and supply chain
  • Participate in joint effort with Parts Procurement group to implement new global parts ordering systems

Education

Team Leader Certification Courses - Lean Manufacturing Principles, 5S, Workplace Organization, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Kaizen, Just-in-Time, Total Quality Management, Practical Problem Solving

Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Japanese business culture
  • Team leadership and development
  • Quality management
  • Safety management
  • Production planning and control
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  • Production and Systems Capacity
  • Performance Under Pressure
  • Six Sigma White Belt
  • Leadership & Communication
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • MS Office

Certification

  • IATF 16949:2016/ISO 9001:2015 management systems understanding
  • Automotive Core Tools Training
  • Six Sigma White Belt

Accomplishments

  • Bravo Award Winner (team activity) for reducing scrap 30%

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production Supervisor/Quality Lead/EHS

AGP eGlass
01.2021 - Current

Production Manager

Kortick Manufacturing
01.2019 - 01.2021

Production Supervisor/Castings

Tesla
01.2013 - 01.2019

Plant 1 Assistant Manager

Pacific Steel Casting Company
01.2010 - 01.2012

Toyota Production System Special Projects, Assembly Conveyance

New United Motor Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • IATF 16949:2016/ISO 9001:2015 management systems understanding
  • Automotive Core Tools Training
  • Six Sigma White Belt

Team Leader Certification Courses - Lean Manufacturing Principles, 5S, Workplace Organization, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Kaizen, Just-in-Time, Total Quality Management, Practical Problem Solving

JOSE A. SANCHEZ