JOSEPH GARCIA
Reno
Summary
Results-driven NCM Lead Production Associate with over 8 years of experience at Tesla. Skilled in coordinating production operations, mentoring teams, and resolving manufacturing challenges. Collaborates effectively across departments to enhance efficiency, uphold quality standards, and promote a culture of safety and accountability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
NCM Lead Production Associate
Tesla
Sparks
01.2025 - Current
- Lead daily NCM operations by coordinating work priorities and ensuring associates have the tools, resources, and technical support needed to perform safely and efficiently.
- Serve as the primary liaison between NCM and Production, aligning operational priorities to maximize productivity while supporting departmental objectives.
- Partner with Production, Process, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitored workflow, identified production bottlenecks, and removed operational barriers, ensuring adherence to production schedules and reducing downtime.
- Escalate recurring process and quality concerns while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Coached, mentored, and developed associates through hands-on training and technical guidance, fostering a culture of continuous performance improvement.
- Led by example with hands-on production support, balancing leadership responsibilities and reinforcing a strong safety-first culture.
- Promote accountability, communication, and teamwork while supporting daily operational success across the manufacturing floor.
NCM Production Associate
Tesla
Sparks
07.2020 - 01.2025
- Improved production efficiency by identifying and correcting defects, minimizing downtime, reducing scrap, and restoring production lines to optimal performance.
- Enhanced production efficiency by identifying and correcting defects, which minimized downtime and restored production lines to optimal performance.
- Troubleshot manufacturing equipment and system faults while maintaining quality, safety, and production standards.
- Collaborated with Process and Manufacturing Engineering to develop and implement rework procedures that addressed emerging manufacturing defects.
- Monitored quality trends and escalated findings to prevent widespread defects and minimize production containments.
- Cross-trained and mentored associates on troubleshooting techniques, quality expectations, and best manufacturing practices.
- Built strong working relationships with production teams by providing technical expertise and rapid problem resolution.
Production Worker
Tesla
Sparks
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Supported battery module assembly operations across multiple production lines while consistently meeting quality and production targets.
- Diagnosed and recovered mechanical and system faults to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with Maintenance, Quality, and Process teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production performance.
- Identified defective supplier components and escalated quality concerns, preventing production containments and ensuring consistent product quality.
- Ensured products consistently met manufacturing specifications through thorough inspections and adherence to standardized processes.
- Cross-trained across multiple workstations and mentored associates on equipment operation and troubleshooting, enhancing team capabilities and maintaining quality standards.
Warehouse Worker
Truckee Paint Mart
Truckee
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Ensured inventory accuracy through organized receiving, stocking, and efficient warehouse operations.
- Resolved shipment discrepancies, damaged materials, and inventory shortages in coordination with management.
- Maintained organized warehouse environment to support material flow and operational readiness.
Skills
- Lead Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Manufacturing Troubleshooting
- Production Support
- Workflow Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Employee Development
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Core Competencies
Team Leadership, Employee Development, Coaching & Mentoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Production Coordination, Lead Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Production Support, Workflow Optimization, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Troubleshooting, Equipment Recovery, Process Validation, Microsoft Office Suite, Technical Problem Solving
Professional Highlights
Team Leadership, Employee Development, Coaching & Mentoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Production Coordination, Lead Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Production Support, Workflow Optimization, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Troubleshooting, Equipment Recovery, Process Validation, Microsoft Office Suite, Technical Problem Solving
Timeline
NCM Lead Production Associate
Tesla
01.2025 - Current
NCM Production Associate
Tesla
07.2020 - 01.2025
Production Worker
Tesla
08.2018 - 07.2020
Warehouse Worker
Truckee Paint Mart
07.2016 - 07.2018