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OperationsManager

Luis Angeles

Bensenville,IL

Summary

To obtain a job opportunity with a growing company where I can utilize my skills and abilities to the fullest potential.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Paragon Medical
01.2024 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Production Supervisor

Paragon Medical Bloomingdale (formally as LaVezzi Precision)
03.2020 - 01.2024
  • -Overseeing production of entire plant- departments such as Grinding, CNC Lathe, GT Lathes, Vibro/Blasting/Polishing, Mills/Mill Turn, Swiss Star SR20 and SV20, Secondary Operation and General Deburring.
  • -Working with planning team to schedule and plan for the month goal.
  • -Working with team leads to maintain productivity throughout the department.
  • -Update the team during morning meetings and update slide presentation for production hours from previous day.
  • -Update the team on machine status including set up and first piece inspection status.
  • -Participate during Gemba walks throughout the plant.
  • -Working with HR on hiring process/interviews.
  • -Experience in Union environment.

Production Supervisor

NN Life Sciences Aurora
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • -Oversee Mills Department, Wire EDM, Lathe & Swiss Departments, Assembly, Finishing, Welding, Laser Cutting and Laser Marking, Tool Crib operations.
  • -Manage 38 employees.
  • -Work on day to day planning and scheduling to keep a steady pace of production
  • -Approval of hours and vacation times through our ADP system
  • -Participate on Kaizen events through out the shop to better our processes and procedures to fall under our ISO requirements.
  • -Supervise production on 12 Citizen Lathe machines
  • -Supervise production on 4 Mori Seiki Lathe machines
  • -Supervise production on 20 EDM Wire machines.
  • -Day to day planning and scheduling of the up and coming jobs. Monitor production and quality of production made in three shifts.
  • -Monitor production rate to better plan.
  • -Focus on lean manufacturing and 5S projects
  • -Present aisle boards per department during a Drumbeat meeting. Discuss issues at each aisle and talk about targets and actuals for the shift. Communicate why actual targets were missed.
  • -Coach and train aisle leads and department leads. Work with them to manage the aisles make sure each aisle is properly staffed.
  • -Maintain a positive environment. Work with operators as needed. Training or coaching them on new or updated processes.
  • -Part of the hiring process. Perform interviews and tours around our facility. Give a little background of what we do.
  • -Reward employees by issuing a Extra Mile Award. Like to give credit when credit is due.
  • -Work with Engineering, Quality so identify the root cause of defective product. Better training, more communication. Add red alerts as needed to better guide our operators.

Pre-Production Manager

Tomenson Machine Works, INC
02.2014 - 04.2017
  • -Management of the Set-up Men (10-12)
  • -Day to day set-ups from start to finish (8-10)
  • -Approval of tool set up for pre set-up runs
  • -Approval of 1st green tag part to commence long term production

Quality Control Manager

Tomenson Machine Works, INC
01.2013 - 02.2014
  • -Oversee and approve all inspection reports
  • -Personally inspected and approved all APQP jobs
  • -Managed all of the quality inspectors (7-8)

Shift Supervisor

Tomenson Machine Works, INC
07.2011 - 01.2013
  • -Supervised 3rd shift, total of 17 employees
  • -Troubleshooting quality and machinery issues
  • -Ran production for 34 machines on a daily basis

CNC Machine Operator/QC Inspector

Tomenson Machine Works, INC
01.2010 - 07.2011
  • -operated Mazak Machines
  • -Inspected production parts on a daily basis
  • -inspected 1st piece set up/ new runs /old run
  • -Roving inspection throughout production

Set-up Men

New Dimensions Precision Machinery
12.2007 - 06.2009
  • -Daily set up for daily production
  • -worked with Matsura Horizontal machines

CNC Machine Operator

New Dimensions Precision Machinery
06.2005 - 12.2007
  • -operated machines throughout production runs

Education

High School - undefined

Schurz High School
Chicago, IL

Certification - Supervisor Management

Waubunsee Community College/College of DuPage

Courses - Engineering/Manufacturing industry

College of DuPage

Skills

  • -Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • -18 years of experience
  • -Calipers, Gauges, Comparator
  • -Drills, cavities, Taps, SAE, Blueprints, Specifications
  • -Osha safety Certified, Conducted part of Osha Audits within the company
  • -Sit-down forklift certified
  • -ISO-9001
  • -ISO-13485
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service

Timeline

Operations Manager

Paragon Medical
01.2024 - Current

Production Supervisor

Paragon Medical Bloomingdale (formally as LaVezzi Precision)
03.2020 - 01.2024

Production Supervisor

NN Life Sciences Aurora
05.2017 - 02.2020

Pre-Production Manager

Tomenson Machine Works, INC
02.2014 - 04.2017

Quality Control Manager

Tomenson Machine Works, INC
01.2013 - 02.2014

Shift Supervisor

Tomenson Machine Works, INC
07.2011 - 01.2013

CNC Machine Operator/QC Inspector

Tomenson Machine Works, INC
01.2010 - 07.2011

Set-up Men

New Dimensions Precision Machinery
12.2007 - 06.2009

CNC Machine Operator

New Dimensions Precision Machinery
06.2005 - 12.2007

High School - undefined

Schurz High School

Certification - Supervisor Management

Waubunsee Community College/College of DuPage

Courses - Engineering/Manufacturing industry

College of DuPage
Luis Angeles