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Pedro Alonzo

Cibolo,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Technician 3

Tesla
Austin, Texas
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Ensured that all materials meet required specifications before releasing them for use in production.
  • Investigated customer complaints about product defects or deviations from specified requirements.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved quality control processes.
  • Maintained records of all inspection activities, including reports and data collection sheets.
  • Provided technical support to other departments regarding product quality issues.
  • Tracked defect trends to determine areas where improvements could be made in the manufacturing process.
  • Analyzed quality performance metrics such as scrap rate, yield rate, pass and fail rates to improve overall product quality.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing practices.
  • Conducted training sessions for employees related to quality assurance techniques and procedures.
  • Assisted in preparing internal audit schedules and conducted audits as required by company policies or customers' requests.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on non-conforming parts, identified corrective actions, and reported findings to management.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed and results obtained.
  • Documented test results in accordance with established procedures.
  • Reviewed supplier documentation for compliance with standards, regulations, and customer specifications.
  • Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.

REACTIVE TECHNICIAN

Caterpillar, Inc.
Seguin, TX
08.2011 - 02.2016
  • Maintain and improve the integrity and reliability of process controls within the production process to ensure customer protection
  • Perform Plan / Method Audits of the production processes to ensure critical to customer actions are occurring correctly
  • Lead and support Production System continuous improvement activities
  • Provide support to quality issues identified on the production line as needed
  • Escalate issues to supervisor if not supplier related
  • Execute containments as required in an effective manner and communicate results
  • Inspect potential non-conforming material
  • Create audits and emails to communicate with supplier on findings
  • Investigate suspect material to root cause and provide feedback
  • Utilize prints and 1E specs to determine failures
  • Maintain 5S of Reactive Quality area
  • Ensure inventory is transacted in PLEX
  • Inspect 48 hours of planned material for conformance
  • Assist in packaging and shipping material
  • Follow standard work for audit creation
  • Process and take material to the CMM lab for further inspection
  • Complete specially assigned projects by QE’s and Supervisor
  • Document findings in PLEX, e-mail and on the white board
  • Provide audit #’s to Ops TL’s for BIQ closure
  • Follow Reactive BIQ Checklist when creating the reports.

INTERNAL LOGISTICS POU/ Line Advisor

Caterpillar, Inc.
  • Currently working Internal Logistics POU Materials Department which consist of being first responder to materials issues, Heat maps, Scheduling, CI Cards, metrics and implement standard work
  • Knowing the ETA of material being delivered to facility and purchase release dates of ordered materials
  • Create Daily reports on parts that are needed on daily basis
  • Analyze logistical issues
  • Having the knowledge of the job demand for materials being consumed on daily basis to ensure Zero down time for the Production Department
  • Ability to provide thorough research and log detailed information for POU database
  • Possess outstanding cross functional knowledge of various Production and Logistics Departments
  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions and schematics
  • Trained individuals as Line Advisors to identify issues within the production assembly, communicate with other team members effectively and follow standard work processes
  • Submit ideas for Continuous Improvement of the Production and Materials Departments
  • Investigate, follow up and complete Continuous Improvement Ideas/Cards assigned to Logistics
  • Highly experienced in Component Clean Up Processes
  • Assist in RIW team collaboration to improve work stations for efficiency and safety
  • Possess leadership skills, organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledgeable in Excel
  • Complete Engineering Request Changes
  • Remove expired parts from Production lines
  • Verify inventory to prevent IRA.

LOGISTICS SECTION MANAGER

  • Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes
  • Assure fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules
  • Schedule and prioritize constrained resources, and adjust staffing to meet flow and customer requirements
  • Manage team performance and development
  • Increase production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination via LEAN principles
  • Ensure preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule
  • Initiate and conduct process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members
  • Lead section status reporting and monitor / audit section metrics
  • Leas the creation, implementation, and training of standard work procedures
  • Supervise and provide leadership to assigned machining, fabrication, or logistics areas
  • Certification of team members to work in set sections
  • Assisted in PIT training.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brackenridge High School
San Antonio, TX
05-1992

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service/Support
  • Training/Development
  • Materials Transport
  • Communication
  • Material Handling/Logistics
  • Material Coordinator
  • Line Advisor
  • Machine Operator
  • Management/Scheduling
  • Kronos Payroll
  • Product Testing
  • Testing Procedures
  • Specifications understanding
  • Materials Handling
  • Specifications expertise
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Corrective Actions
  • Testing protocols
  • External Audits
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Test Planning
  • Quality reporting
  • Data Collection
  • Measurement standards
  • Visual Inspection
  • Reporting skills
  • Internal Audits
  • Final Inspection
  • Quality Training
  • Dimensional Inspection
  • Quality Metrics
  • Inspection Techniques
  • Supplier quality
  • Precision Measurement Tools
  • Product Sampling
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Training abilities
  • Inspections and reviews
  • Measurement tools
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Documentation skills
  • Product Inspection
  • Workplace Safety
  • Materials Analysis
  • Raw Materials Receiving
  • Quality Issue Identification
  • Finished Goods Inspection
  • Staff Training
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Safety Compliance
  • Audit Assistance
  • Inspections and audits
  • Documentation
  • Technical Writing
  • Reliability
  • Production Monitoring and Assessment
  • Safety Procedures
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills

Career Overview

A dedicated, career minded individual with attention to detail seeking an opportunity to succeed in an environment of growth and obtain a position within a company. Exceptional skillsets in collaboration and procedural development.

Timeline

Quality Technician 3

Tesla
01.2023 - 06.2024

REACTIVE TECHNICIAN

Caterpillar, Inc.
08.2011 - 02.2016

INTERNAL LOGISTICS POU/ Line Advisor

Caterpillar, Inc.

LOGISTICS SECTION MANAGER

High School Diploma -

Brackenridge High School
Pedro Alonzo