MAYRA HERNANDEZ
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Operations Leader with over 10 years of experience optimizing production environments. Delivered significant improvements in safety, quality, and cost through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership and dedicated to fostering a safety-first culture while enhancing efficiency and maintaining high production standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate Manager
Tesla
Austin, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Lead Body-in-White (BIW) operations with ownership of safety, quality, production targets, cycle time, and headcount.
- Drive KPI performance on the shop floor; monitor quality output and process adherence to keep all stations at cycle time.
- Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and standard work while setting and sustaining daily production goals.
- Coaches and resource zone supervisors can lead independently and develop into stronger leaders.
Production Supervisor
Tesla
Austin, TX
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised multiple BIW areas including UBML, FUB, SFM, CUB, DASH, UBM, and Final Line to ensure operational efficiency.
- Led safe, high-quality shifts that met daily production goals while fostering team engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed team leaders and facilitated training, gaining proficiency in every station to effectively cover gaps and support an Associate Manager.
Section Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
Victoria, TX
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed fabrication, paint, and blast operations, ensuring focus on people, quality, velocity, and cost to meet production goals.
- Led daily safety talks and ensured PPE compliance, set area goals, achieved production targets, and maintained accurate payroll and employee documentation.
- Escalated roadblocks to leadership while developing team leads and operators to independently identify and solve continuous improvement opportunities.
Team Leader 1-2
Caterpillar Inc.
Victoria, TX
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Led team of 20 in Paint Department, ensuring safe productivity and achieving company goals.
- Updated SFMEAs for all paint sections and conducted time studies to establish realistic cycle times.
- Created and maintained Built-in Quality check sheets, resulting in reduced defects and improved first-pass yield.
Production Technician
Caterpillar Inc.
Victoria, TX
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Assembled sub-assembly components—including radiators, quick couplers, cabs, quick e-vacs, handrails, CDC supports, and toolboxes—to takt time.
- Cross-trained on main assembly line for excavators, contributing reliably to production efficiency.
Sales Associate
Barri Financial Group
Victoria, TX
05.2013 - 12.2016
- Processed daily monetary deposits, MoneyGram transactions, check cashing, and money transfers, ensuring accuracy and security.
- Collaborated with Garda Security Services to secure safe deposits of all funds.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Star Academy
Houston, TXSkills
- Safety Leadership & Compliance
- People Development & Team Leadership
- Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
- Production Planning, Scheduling & KPIs
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Communication & Active Listening
Timeline
Production Associate Manager
Tesla
10.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Tesla
09.2022 - 10.2023
Section Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2022
Team Leader 1-2
Caterpillar Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2019
Production Technician
Caterpillar Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2017
Sales Associate
Barri Financial Group
05.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
North Star Academy