Kyle Portlock
Santee,CA
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in plant operations and production management. Proven history of implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, bringing valuable organizational and leadership skills to role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager/Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
Marathon General Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Oversaw daily operations of manufacturing plant.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance schedules.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
- Manufactured product start to finish
Quality Control Technician
Hanson Aggregates
08.2014 - 04.2022
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues before products left the facility.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Improved communication between departments by acting as a liaison between production and engineering teams on quality matters.
- Optimized calibration schedules for measurement equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy during inspections.
- Supported the development of new products by providing input on potential quality risks early in the design process.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of concern and recommend proactive solutions, resulting in fewer product returns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Bernardo High School
Rancho Bernardo, CA06-2011
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
- Production scheduling
- Facility management
- Scheduling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Plant Manager/Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
Marathon General Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Hanson Aggregates
08.2014 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Rancho Bernardo High School
Similar Profiles
Isidro SorianoIsidro Soriano
Asphalt Patch Crew Foreman at Marathon General IncAsphalt Patch Crew Foreman at Marathon General Inc
Andres Kupersmit HermanAndres Kupersmit Herman
Marathon Volunteer at Lifetime Miami Marathon & Half-life Time Miami Marathon & HalfMarathon Volunteer at Lifetime Miami Marathon & Half-life Time Miami Marathon & Half
Christopher SnoufferChristopher Snouffer
Tankerman Services Supervisor at Marathon Petroleum Company LLCTankerman Services Supervisor at Marathon Petroleum Company LLC