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Matthew Pestana

Newark,CA

Summary

Accomplished Director of Manufacturing at Jupiter Systems, adept in operations management and internal auditing, significantly enhanced ISO standards compliance and production efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in customer satisfaction and process optimization, with a proven track record of supervising cross-functional teams to exceed production targets. Skilled in both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, ensuring seamless transitions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Manufacturing

Jupiter Systems
12.2015 - Current
  • Quality representative responsible for ISO internal and external audits and conformance.
  • Transitioned company from ISO 9001: 2008 to ISO 9001: 2015 standard.
  • Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
  • Work with Engineering to help identify new product hardware options.
  • Cross trained in companies AR functions; order entry, shipping domestically and internationally, invoicing.

Production Manager

Jupiter Systems/InFocus
10.2011 - 12.2015
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Coordinate infrastructure expansion requirements and facility layout including cubicles, network lines and power requirements.
  • Review customer orders for configuration, optimization and compatibility. Provide information back to Product Management to improve online ordering system.

Production Supervisor

Jupiter Systems
09.2008 - 10.2011
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
  • Internal auditor for ISO 9001 program.

Failure Analysis/Quality Engineer

Silicon Microstructures, Inc
09.2004 - 09.2008
  • Internal auditor during initial ISO 9001/TS 16949 certification and subsequent audits.
  • Conducted internal and supplier audits.
  • Defined and implemented test plan for RoHS conversion.
  • Performed failure analysis on defective product, determining root cause and driving corrective actions. Provided Failure Analysis reports to the customer.
  • Acted as back end Production Supervisor for 6 months while the company filled that position. Supervised 20+ employees across 3 shifts.
  • Member of the companies Emergency Response Team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Production procedures
  • Operations Management
  • Internal Auditing
  • ISO Standards

Timeline

Director of Manufacturing

Jupiter Systems
12.2015 - Current

Production Manager

Jupiter Systems/InFocus
10.2011 - 12.2015

Production Supervisor

Jupiter Systems
09.2008 - 10.2011

Failure Analysis/Quality Engineer

Silicon Microstructures, Inc
09.2004 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

California State University, East Bay
Matthew Pestana