Salesforce
Lulu Gonzalez
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operational Excellence Manager
Entertainment Partners
11.2021 - Current
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Made recommendations to reduce waste, increase utilization and reduce costs via enhancements to procedures, business practices and systems.
- Assisted business units with existing functioning projects by implementing set strategies to improve process productivity.
- Improved sustainability by coaching managers and leaders on standards management and policy deployment implementation.
Assistant General Manager/Plant Manager
Walmart And Assa Abloy
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Represented human resource at personnel-related hearings, investigations and meetings and provided information to assist legal defense for EEOC, employment claims and lawsuits.
Manufacturing Manager
Cosmetic Laboratories
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Operational Excellence Manager
Coca Cola Refreshments
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Analyzed production and developed production tracking and quality control systems to detect production problems.
- Identified, recommended and implemented changes to improve productivity and quality while reducing scrap and costs 60%.
- Improved productivity 35% by implementing visual management system for tracking performance against goals and highlighting problem areas for improvement.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $3.5M.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Decreased defect rate by applying process capability analysis and creating weekly defect reports.
- Applied lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reliability or cost-effectiveness.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
Process Improvement Analyst
Bayer US
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed process improvement initiatives and analyzed problems to create corrective action strategy.
- Improved 56 processes to meet company goals for earnings, quality and completion.
- Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Restructured procedures through coordination with compliance director to create and execute projects.
Global Planner & Inventory Management
Bayer US
03.2002 - 08.2009
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
Education
MBA -
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA2014
Skills
- Resource Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Planning
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources Operations
Software
SAP
Business Intelligence
WMS
Timeline
Operational Excellence Manager
Entertainment Partners
11.2021 - Current
Assistant General Manager/Plant Manager
Walmart And Assa Abloy
02.2019 - 05.2021
Manufacturing Manager
Cosmetic Laboratories
08.2018 - 02.2019
Operational Excellence Manager
Coca Cola Refreshments
11.2015 - 10.2017
Process Improvement Analyst
Bayer US
08.2012 - 05.2015
Global Planner & Inventory Management
Bayer US
03.2002 - 08.2009
MBA -
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of La Verne