Omar Ozuna
La Joya,TX
Summary
Adept at streamlining operations and enhancing productivity, I leveraged my machine operation expertise and strong work ethic at Rio Grande Steel to train operators and implement safety protocols, significantly boosting team performance. Skilled in quality control and problem-solving, I consistently achieve project excellence, maintaining safety compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Machine Operator
Rio Grande Steel
02.2024 - Current
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective communication with supervisors, engineers, and other team members.
- Maximized resource utilization by monitoring inventory levels closely, avoiding stockouts or excess materials on hand.
- Trained new machine operators, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient operation procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership skills as Lead Machine Operator, motivating team members to achieve peak performance levels consistently.
General Foreman
Brock Group
03.2012 - 10.2017
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Maintained cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve production goals.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
Foreman
Brand Safeway
11.2008 - 07.2011
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School
604 Coyote Dr, La Joya Texas 7856005-2002
Skills
- Computer skills
- Housekeeping
- Machine setup
- Quality inspection
- Machine operation expertise
- Production scheduling
- Production reporting
- Quality control analysis
- Work order processing
- Energy efficiency
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Workplace safety
- Power and hand tools
- Manufacturing experience
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Heavy lifting
- Machinery operations
- Machinery cleaning
- Safety compliance
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Basic math
- OSHA
- OSHA certification
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour General Industry Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Machine Operator
Rio Grande Steel
02.2024 - Current
General Foreman
Brock Group
03.2012 - 10.2017
Foreman
Brand Safeway
11.2008 - 07.2011
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour General Industry Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School
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