Jose Martinez

Drove $284K in annual direct labor savings by analyzing production workflows and implementing process improvements

• Designed process and material flows, including assembly cell layouts
• Implemented line balancing strategies to improve labor efficiency, eliminating five positions.
• Identified process improvements using Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Generated $350K in annual indirect labor savings by redesigning plant layout and optimizing material flow

• Reduced forklift fleet by 30% while cutting material handling distance and time by 65%.
• Created optimized facility layouts, warehouse storage areas, and assembly cells using AutoCAD

Engineering responsibilities

• Developed standardized work instructions and conducted time studies to improve operational consistency.
• Led and participated in problem-solving activities (RCA, 5 Whys, Pareto charts, etc.)
• Applied lean manufacturing principles in new program launches (continuous flow, production leveling, error-proofing)

• Evaluated and enhanced the assembly processes, line rates, and headcounts.
• Worked with the supervisors to create and evaluate work instructions in the assembly line to enhance productivity.
• Run meetings detailing the main problems of the production line and used root cause analysis to propose solutions through Lean tools.
• Developed proposals to improve workflow and productivity through the implementation of a conveyor, specialized machines and line balancing.
• Improved data collection to make decisions based on historical records, statistics and numerical analysis.
• Prepared reports detailing data analysis and monitoring the evolution of KPI's.

• Attended training to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods.
• Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
• Met with members of the community to provide information on ways to prevent fires and to offer fire safety tips.

• Applied work standardization in the cutting operation to reduce waste and meet the quality standards.
• Performed root cause analysis and problem stratification to determine the most critical troubles.
• Assessed operations and made key suggestions to implement more cost-effective processes.

• Prepared reports detailing data analysis as well as prospective solutions, benefits, and costs.
• Supported proposals for continuous improvement developed by management.
• Supported contract negotiations with the suppliers by analyzing expenses.

• Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
• Performed basic life support, including CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.