Manuel Arredondo Jr.
PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC
Hollister,CA
27
years of professional experience
Energetic and compassionate professional that is dedicated to leading by example for setting "best team wins" attitude. Ample experience in various environments have enabled me to develop effective communication skills and methods. Strong manufacturing background in overseeing and optimizing production processes.
Work History
Manufacturing Supervisor
20 Years 2 Months- Lead groups of 20+ production and test personnel by output goals with production opportunities.
- Maintain daily status of product throughout the department.
- Target production throughput to support customer delivery objectives.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and implementation.
- Conduct safety audits and mentor associates emphasizing on efficiency and safety.
- Assess production requirements and allocate adequate resources.
- Capacity planning for executing desired results.
- Interface with customers through professional demeanor and integrity.
- Mentored junior staff members to foster professional growth, skill development, and career advancement opportunities within the organization.
- Improved staff competency through continuous training programs and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to address and resolve any discrepancies or concerns related to laboratory processes, data, or results.
- Directed quality assurance standards to maximize results.
Quality / Test Lead
11 Months- Forecast production schedules with personnel to execute shipments.
- Implement daily status reports and logs for full transparency.
- Coordinate group of 15+ test and quality personnel to accommodate testing while training associates to test procedures.
- 10% reduction in set-up time by implementing visual aids.
- Mentored associate for proper verification methods of test harness set-ups for production.
Senior Processing Technician / Quality Control Inspector
4 Years 11 Months- Processed propellant motors per exact manufacturing instructions while managing resources to execute completion schedules.
- Trained 10+ associates to implement lean manufacturing practices and implemented various tools to safely manufacture products.
- 20 Percent lead time reduction by implementing lean manufacturing methods.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing processing equipment settings and workflow.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity.
- Participated actively in root cause analysis sessions for resolving recurring process issues, leading to sustainable solutions being implemented.
- Offered guidance on best practices for cleaning and maintaining equipment, prolonging their useful life span while mitigating risks associated with wear and tear.
- Promoted a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to suggest improvements that positively impacted the bottom line.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement projects, leading to significant enhancements in overall operational efficiency by discussing processing anomalies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Associate of Science - Computer Electronics
High School Diploma
Skills
Process improvement
Safety audits
Equipment upgrades and maintenance
Schedule development
Quality control
Lean manufacturing techniques
Output improvements
Team collaboration and leadership
Coaching and mentoring
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Process improvement
Timeline
Manufacturing Supervisor
PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC
06.2006 - CurrentRead More
Quality / Test Lead
MC ELECTRONICS
01.2005 - 12.2005Read More
Senior Processing Technician / Quality Control Inspector
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
01.2000 - 12.2004Read More
San Benito High School
High School Diploma
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Hi-Tech Institute
Associate of Science from Computer Electronics
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Gavilan Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Liberal Arts
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