Luis Pena

- Operate wallboard production equipment while maintaining consistent product quality and meeting required specifications.

- Certified Wet End Operator responsible for monitoring and controlling the wet-end production process.

- Certified Take-Off Operator responsible for safely handling and transferring finished wallboard from the production line to the warehouse.

- Certified Knife Operator responsible for operating the knife efficiently to produce wallboard specifications at the required lengths.

- Certified Dry End Lead Operator responsible for running the machinery efficiently overseeing dry-end operations, monitoring production flow, and supporting team performance.

- Certified Wet End Lead Operator responsible for coordinating wet-end operations and ensuring production processes run efficiently.

- Monitor equipment, production conditions, and product quality to identify and correct issues before they affect finished wallboard.

- Perform routine inspections and adjustments to ensure wallboard meets company, customer, and product specifications.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient production.

- Follow all workplace safety procedures while operating machinery, handling materials, and performing production duties.

- Communicate with team members and other departments to address production concerns and maintain consistent operations.

- Support continuous production by responding to equipment issues, assisting with changeovers, and helping maintain proper production flow.

- Demonstrate leadership and operational knowledge across multiple production areas, including the wet end, dry end and knife operations.

- Enter and record production information in the computer using the SAP system, ensuring accurate documentation of production activity.

- Performed quality-control inspections on manufactured polymer drainage tunnel components, ensuring products met required specifications and customer requirements.

- Operated and maintained industrial mixers used in the production process, including cleaning and preparing equipment for production.

- Operated boom trucks to safely move and position large drainage tunnel components and materials.

- Performed precise measurements and modifications to drainage tunnel sections to ensure pipe openings were accurately positioned and properly fitted.

- Completed custom modifications to products based on specific customer requirements and project specifications.

- Repaired damaged components both at the facility and at job sites, traveling to locations as needed to complete repairs.

- Performed grinding, surface preparation, painting, and finishing work on manufactured components.

- Used resin materials to seal cracks and repair imperfections, helping maintain the structural integrity and quality of finished products.

- Gained hands-on experience with MIG welding and basic metal fabrication techniques.

- Performed quality-control to identify and correct defects before products were delivered or installed.

- Followed workplace safety procedures while operating equipment, handling materials, and performing fabrication and repair work.

- Performed a variety of production, fabrication, repair, and finishing tasks to meet individual project and customer specifications.

- Co-owned and helped manage the day-to-day operations of a restaurant business.

- Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised employees while helping build and maintain an effective team.

- Created employee schedules and coordinated staffing to ensure adequate coverage during business hours.

- Prepared food and worked alongside employees to maintain efficient daily operations and customer service.

- Handled cash transactions and assisted with daily cash management and financial responsibilities.

- Managed inventory levels and ordered food, supplies, and other materials needed for daily operations.

- Provided hands-on customer service and professionally handled both positive feedback and customer complaints.

- Maintained health, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant.

- Worked with the other owner to make business decisions involving employees, operations, inventory, customer service, and overall business performance.

- Balanced management responsibilities with hands-on restaurant duties in a fast-paced environment.

- Operated automated robotic welding equipment to manufacture automotive components.

- Loaded and positioned parts into production fixtures according to established procedures.

- Initiated automated welding cycles and monitored the equipment throughout the production process.

- Performed basic visual inspections of completed parts to identify defects or inconsistencies.

- Maintained a consistent production pace while following established quality and safety procedures.

- Followed all workplace safety procedures and proper operating practices while working around automated machinery and robotic equipment..

- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe workstation to support efficient production.

- Followed standardized work instructions and production requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Assistant Manager — Outside & Receiving Department

- Assisted in managing daily operations for the Outside and Receiving departments, coordinating both indoor and outdoor teams.

- Unloaded incoming freight and product from delivery trucks using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

- Received and processed incoming merchandise into the company inventory system, maintaining accurate inventory records.

- Managed inventory, organized product, and maintained accurate locations for overstock merchandise.

- Sorted and distributed incoming products to the appropriate departments throughout the store.

- Coordinated products being transferred and shipped to other store locations, as well as merchandise scheduled for customer home delivery.

- Located and prepared merchandise for customers who placed online orders for in-store pickup.

- Delegated daily tasks and responsibilities to employees while monitoring productivity, progress, and completion of assignments.

- Maintained communication with team members and other departments to ensure products were received, organized, and delivered efficiently.

- Assisted with employee performance including addressing attendance issues, work-ethic concerns, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.

- Maintained a safe, organized, and productive work environment while ensuring daily operational responsibilities were completed.