Maria Carolina Velazquez
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Self-motivated and dependable offering 10 years of manufacturing experience. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Section Lead
Stryker
Cary , IL
02.2023 - Current
- Manage team's performance, including completing annual and mid-year reviews.
- Track progress on manufacturing schedule and take necessary action to ensure supply plan has been met, including determining labor requirements and staffing levels daily.
- Perform or assist with lot closing and openings.
- Utilize tools like 6S, line balancing, and process waste removal to enhance operational efficiency.
- Effectively communicate with coworkers and incoming/outgoing shifts on the previous shift's performance.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and mission statement.
- Document all safety incidents and observations in the SAP system, and proactively drive improvements in the work environment.
- Run machine(s) independently or with a team, and complete all necessary quality checks.
PHARMA OPERATOR 3
Stryker
Cary, IL
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Fill in and perform duties of Section Leader when Section Leader is absent
- Maintain compliance with company policies and mission statement
- Conduct MDI meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics
- Effectively communicate with coworkers, and incoming/outgoing shifts on the previous shift's performance or issues identified
- Function as a On the Job Trainer for production area
- Participate in monthly 6S assessments and implement corrections as identified
- Maintain GMP, GDP and quality standards
- Perform or assist with lot closings and openings
- Maintain safety rules and keep area clean and organized
- Stop production line when suspect product is identified
- Run machine(s) independently, or with a team and complete all necessary quality checks
- Communicate with material handlers and receiving when components are needed
- Perform suspect quality inspection when applicable
PHARMA LINE RUNNER
Stryker
Cary, IL
04.2017 - 03.2022
- Operate BP's, Comfort Bath, and Pharma Wipe lines safely and in compliance with company polices and procedures
- Maintain good documentation practices
- Performed quality checks, lot opening/closing, changeovers, and participates in various validations and protocols runs
- Stop production line when suspect product is identify
- Communicate with receiving when components are needed
- Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for conformance to standards (6S)
- Summit accurate time logs using Shiftnotes
- Comply with SLMS
- Trained newly hired to fill key positions and maximize productivity
- Tested trainees on materials to determined levels of understanding and areas requiring further instruction
- Identified and communicated to management regarding areas needing improvement
ORAL CARE OPERATOR 1
Stryker
Cary, IL
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Operated TA's in the powder room, TAP machine, Yankauer, Catheter, and FF1- FF5
- Maintained safety rules, and company policies
- Notify lead or supervisor for any issues or concerns regarding production equipment problems
- Comply with all SOP's and quality standards
- Maintained work area cleaned and organized
- Performed minor adjustments to machines ( clear jams from packing or bagger machines)
TEAM LEADER
Jack In The Box
Highland, CA
07.2010 - 11.2011
- Delagated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays
- Maintained high standards of costumer service during high-volume hours and fast paced operations
- Maintained work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency
- Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Resolve customer complaints regarding food service
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards
- Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change
- Assisted in safety food handling Audits
Education
High School Diploma -
CASA RAMONA ACADEMY
San Bernardino, CA06.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Leadership experience
- Computer Skills
- Production Processes Knowledge
- Punctual and Dependable
- Self motivated
- Organizational Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Critical Thinking
- Strong work ethic
- First Responder
Accomplishments
- Perfomance Excellence Award (2022)
- SOMOS Attraction Lead (2025-2026)
Timeline
Manufacturing Section Lead
Stryker
02.2023 - Current
PHARMA OPERATOR 3
Stryker
03.2022 - 02.2023
PHARMA LINE RUNNER
Stryker
04.2017 - 03.2022
ORAL CARE OPERATOR 1
Stryker
10.2014 - 11.2016
TEAM LEADER
Jack In The Box
07.2010 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
CASA RAMONA ACADEMY
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