- I love different forms of martial arts and I sometimes volunteer to help my coaches with kids class
- I shoot competitively (USPSA) and educate novice shooters about gun safety
- I love camping and going off-road
Michael Cantada
Union City,CA
Summary
Dedicated Production Lead with over 13 years of experience in overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions, contributing to significant reductions in downtime and enhanced team performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Lead
Tesla Motors
08.2012 - Current
- Oversaw production workflows to ensure timely completion of manufacturing targets.
- Mentored team members on operational best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety standards to promote workplace safety.
- Led daily production meetings to align team goals with organizational objectives and priorities.
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Perform mold changes and sampling runs according to molding schedule.
- Part of Model launches (Model S, Model X, and Model 3)
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Responsible for scheduling production staff according to rotation protocol.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of The East
Manila, PhilippinesSkills
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Forklift certified
- Overhead crane operator certified
- Knowledge of pneumatic or air powered tools and hydraulic lifts
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing of new raw materials.
- Achieved "Rockstar of the month" by completing my material flow project with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Forklift certified
- Overhead crane certified
- Mobile equipment certified
Interests
Timeline
Production Lead
Tesla Motors
08.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
University of The East