Luis M Santana
Black Diamond,WA
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project/Production Manager
Hospital Central Services Inc.
Auburn, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Lead planning and manage implementation of projects to improve efficiency and reduce waste utilizing methods such as Kaizen and 5S.
- Manage and assign responsibilities to staff to complete projects.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Production Supervisor
Hospital Central Services
Auburn, WA
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Directly supervised Mending & Specials Personnel within specified department and implemented timely and efficient production requirements.
- Led and motivated employees to maintain and continuously improve quality of operations.
- Balanced quality, productivity, costs, safety, and morale to achieve results in all areas.
- Trained and assisted in training personnel to safely operate machinery/equipment to reduce occurrence of work-related injuries.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Managed team of 22 production associates, and reduced headcount by 10%
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
Production Supervisor
Aim Aerospace
Auburn, WA
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Provided strong, decisive leadership to employees through clear, consistent communication and expectations.
- Screened, interviewed, hired, trained, conducted performance appraisals, coached and counseled employees.
- Maintained employee attendance records and established metrics as related to production or department performance.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 60 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Certificate - Manufacturer
University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma, WA12.2020
AutoCAD Certificate - Drafting
Instituto De Banco Y Comercio
Caguas PR10.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Jose Gaultier Benitez
2006
Skills
- Equipment Operation forklift
- Customer Response
- Knowledge of 5S Methodology
- Warehouse/Inventory/shipping and receiving
- Manufacturing Operations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Scheduling
- Prepare routine payroll including summary reports
- Collaborate with clients to develop and implement quality standards
- Work successfully with all levels of personnel
- Successful team player
- Manage inventory control process, including customs tracking and reconciliation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Project/Production Manager
Hospital Central Services Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Hospital Central Services
03.2018 - 01.2023
Production Supervisor
Aim Aerospace
08.2013 - 03.2018
Lean Six Sigma Certificate - Manufacturer
University of Washington Tacoma
AutoCAD Certificate - Drafting
Instituto De Banco Y Comercio
High School Diploma - undefined
Jose Gaultier Benitez