Luster Soto
Oakland,CA
Summary
Experienced Production Leader with 8 years of assembly experience. Leadership and team building talents with understanding of manufacturing deadlines and goals. Adept at troubleshooting machine issues and performing repairs. Organized, goal-oriented motivator of team members to meet production goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Production Associate
Tesla
09.2022 - Current
- Lead Multiple production lines throughout the factory
- Responsible for keeping track of MRB and minimizing scrap costs by Re-Training Associates
- Responsible for building team to meet teslas Safety, Quality and Quantity demands
- Worked with Engineering Team to successfully complete trials while still meeting build requirements for regular production.
- Assisted Process Team with making multiple changes to the line to improve quality and efficiency
- Support Supervisor with day-to-day operation management (Stand-downs)(1 on 1 conversations with associates)
- Monitor the line to ensure training of new associates while still maintaining compliance with Safety, Quality and Quantity demands standards
Production Associate
Tesla
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Worked with small hand tools to safely assemble seats to meet quality and demand
- Inspected finished parts for defects, escalating issues to protect product integrity.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained clean, organized workstations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support smooth line operations.
- Trained new team members on tools, procedures, and quality expectations.
- Assembled vehicle components following standardized work instructions and quality requirements.
- Identified workflow inefficiencies and supported process improvements on production line.
- Exceeded performance goals, consistently completing assigned tasks ahead of schedule without compromising on quality or safety standards.
Quality Inspector
Select Staffing
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications.
- Identified and helped resolve production problems such as Inadequate Tools
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
Assembly Line Worker
Select Staffing
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Performed hand-finishing of final products.
- Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details.
- Completed basic jobs such as boxing, labeling and moving items.
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized.
- Assisted quality assurance by visually inspecting items and removing defect parts.
- Worked in a team-based environment to maintain line productivity.
- Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
Warehouse Associate
Select Staffing
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment.
- Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Stacked and stored pallets at the end of the shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
Assembly
Select Staffing
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools.
- Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.
- Built containers and pack parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
- Verified part Numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
Employment Partnership
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Extremely quick learner
- Microsoft applications skills
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Removed damaged tile, brick and mortar.
- Embler
Education
High School Diploma -
Sojourner Truth Independent Studies
Oakland, CA01-2016
Skills
- Material handling
- Organizational management
- Small parts assembly
- Operations management
- Progress monitoring
- Safety rules enforcement
- Production line supervision
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Punctuality
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
Timeline
Lead Production Associate
Tesla
09.2022 - Current
Production Associate
Tesla
10.2018 - 09.2022
Quality Inspector
Select Staffing
12.2017 - 03.2018
Assembly Line Worker
Select Staffing
09.2017 - 12.2017
Warehouse Associate
Select Staffing
01.2017 - 05.2017
Assembly
Select Staffing
03.2016 - 09.2016
Employment Partnership
06.2013 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Sojourner Truth Independent Studies