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Patrick Valencia

Production Lead
INDUSTRY,TX

Summary

As a dedicated Production Lead at Precision Polymer Engineering, I bring hands-on experience in high-precision manufacturing and cleanroom environments. I take pride in leading teams with integrity, improving workflows, and upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. My focus has always been on driving continuous improvement, supporting my team's growth, and delivering reliable results. I'm now eager to transition into a Quality Supervisor role, where I can apply my deep understanding of production and quality processes systems to ensure consistent compliance and elevate product excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Production Lead

Precision Polymer Engineering
Brenham, Texas
01.2017 - Current
  • Over 8 years of experience in ISO cleanroom environments, supporting high-precision polymer manufacturing for semiconductor applications while ensuring strict adherence to contamination control and quality standards.
  • Experienced in all stages of production, from milling to cleaning and bagging, including bonded parts and formed O-rings with strong understanding of quality requirements and specifications across each manufacturing step.
  • Lead Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) for Lipeals by collecting data to analyze tool performance and reviewing press settings and SOP.
  • Managed bonded parts inventory, production, and trained operators to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Led the oil and gas O-ring production department, driving process improvements that boosted efficiency by 15%, reduced lead times, and achieved 98% on-time delivery, while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Collaborate closely with Planning, Quality, and Engineering departments to streamline workflows and reduce bottlenecks in production.
  • Submit and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to support manufacturing updates and process optimization, including BOM updates.
  • Hands-on experience with BCL and DLP systems to ensure accurate change tracking and data security.
  • Utilize safety submission software to monitor, report, and maintain safety compliance and incident tracking.
  • Collaborate with NPD to test new products from initial concept to final production, ensuring smooth integration into manufacturing.
  • Facilitated boardwalk meetings to ensure clear communication, align team goals, and address production issues efficiently.
  • Manage equipment and IT fix tickets ensuring quick resolution to minimize production downtime.

Production Lead

Premier Metal Buyers
Brenham, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Facilitated daily meetings with Clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework, improving operational efficiency by 20%.
  • Enhanced tracking and documentation reducing waste and downtime significantly boosting annual cost savings.
  • Worked with team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes, ensuring improved process visibility and informed decision-making.
  • Maintained a highly motivated and efficient team, increasing overall productivity and consistently meeting or surpassing production goals.

Education

Some College - Business Administration

University of Arizona Global Campus

Skills

  • Agile Methodologies

  • Scrum

  • Kanban

  • Manufacturing operations

  • SAFe

  • Product Management

  • Bilingual

  • Vision and Strategy

  • User-Centric Focus

  • Prioritization

  • Requirement Elicitation

  • Communication

Certification

IC Agile Certified Professional - ICAgile

Skills

Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, SAFe, Product Management, Bilingual, Vision and Strategy, User-Centric Focus, Prioritization, Requirement Elicitation, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Problem-Solving, Documentation, Adaptability, Leadership, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Miro, JD Edwards Oracle, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Timeline

Production Lead

Precision Polymer Engineering
01.2017 - Current

Production Lead

Premier Metal Buyers
01.2014 - 01.2016

Some College - Business Administration

University of Arizona Global Campus

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