Lito Lozano
San Diego,California
Summary
Technical Production Manager and Military Veteran leveraging 10 years of increasingly responsibility in technical maintenance supervision and proven leader and manager looking to work in technical and or production management. Exceptional ability in multi-tasking missions, projects, and programs placing the right personnel and resources as needed to meet internal and external requirements. Accomplished in developing and implementing organizational systems to manage diverse groups of people and strengthen the reputation of the organization. Possess a specific experience in safety and regulatory compliance, hazardous materials handling, safety, process improvement, training/development, and quality control. Skilled at managing logistical costs, schedules, and performance with a demonstrated ability to deliver quality results. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed technical program management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, reach, and overall expansion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Operations
Get Spiffy
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
- Established clear expectations for team members, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and accountability.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in the workplace.
- Adapted quickly to changing business needs, ensuring the operations team was always prepared for any shifts in demand or industry trends.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new hires, improving overall team productivity and performance.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards in daily operations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees swiftly and professionally, maintaining a harmonious workplace atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and excess costs.
- Proactively identified potential problems before they escalated, addressing them swiftly and effectively to minimize negative impact on daily operations.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Operations Manager
664 Custom Auto
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Responsible for employee's payroll, schedules such as vacation, sick leave and regular absents
- Manage all logistics of the shop such as shipping and receiving vehicles, ordering parts, and materials: Intake of all inventory of cars received; Quality Assurance and final finish as well as weekly inspections are completed by me; Responsible for Inspection of all final product approval.
Trade show installer and fabricator
Local 831/Different Companies
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Responsibilities include fabrication of custom build booths, sheet metal fabrication, cutting and measuring to spec
- From blueprint dimensions; Fiberglass fabrication of custom builds, paint, and graphic installation; Lead coworkers in successful builds including logistics of freight and material handling
- Read and understand blueprints and building schematics.
Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic/Composite Technician
Nordam Group
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Sheet metal repairs and fabrication; Composite repairs using wet lay-up technique; New Composite manufacture using molds per engineer specifications
- Knowledgeable of too use including press, grinders, metal brake, metal shrinker, band saw and sanders
- Use of corrosion prevention, and paint preparation using putty filling, sanding and finally primer
- Responsible for implementing techniques for bends and flanges for proper fitment, as well as layout of pieces fabricated for re-assembly.
Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic/Composite Technician
Affordable Engineering Services
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for E2/C2 structural components and F18 wing components
- Very experienced in the metal fabrication of skins, ribs, and types of rivets used in components
- Performed repairs using wet lay-up applications and made new components using molds and utilizing various types of resins infused carbon fiber and fiberglass
- Knowledge of MSDS sheets locations and able to interpret the information needed for production
- Able to read and interpret and assemble from engineering drawings, and build using process specifications
- Inspected and verified what type of repair and tools needed to accomplish the work, fabrication and corrosion control.
Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsible for fabrication, maintenance, component repairs, H60 Helicopter and F18 flight controls disassemble and assemble inspection and repairs; Inspected flight controls, tools and work completed
- Responsible for safety, ensuring workers use safety equipment including respirators, hard hats and or harnesses as well as hazmat materials use and handling/disposal.
Fiberglass Tech
Knight and Carver
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Responsible for repairs in fiberglass and fabrication of windmill blades
- Hazmat and respirator qualified for safety; traveled to different states to do inspection on windmills and do a full report of damaged blades including estimate in time, damage, and personnel needed for the job.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA03.2020
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish Retention
- Change Management Conflict Resolution
- Quality Control Retention
- Change Management Regulatory Compliance
- Systems Development
- Welding
- Mechanic Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Schematics
- Fabrication
- Strategic Planning
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Program Management
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Military Experience
- Logistics
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Supervisor of Operations
Get Spiffy
03.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
664 Custom Auto
11.2018 - 12.2022
Trade show installer and fabricator
Local 831/Different Companies
06.2016 - 02.2020
Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic/Composite Technician
Nordam Group
11.2014 - 04.2015
Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic/Composite Technician
Affordable Engineering Services
08.2012 - 12.2013
Sheet Metal Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
03.2010 - 08.2012
Fiberglass Tech
Knight and Carver
01.2009 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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