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Rene Morales

La Mirada,CA

Summary

Sr. Production Manager with expertise in lean manufacturing and process optimization. Skilled in team leadership and vendor negotiations, ensuring quality compliance, and budget adherence. Bilingual in Spanish, committed to enhancing productivity, and operational success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Production Manager

AER Technologies
Brea, CA
02.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw workforce of 65 employees, ensuring effective recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training processes.
  • Managed electronic components re-manufacturing operations across multiple production lines to deliver products on time and within budget, while maintaining quality standards.
  • Conducted daily meetings with the leadership team to align on production goals.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring progress.
  • Conducted regular audits of production lines to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented Lean Manufacturing processes to reduce waste, optimize resources, and increase productivity.
  • Coordinate all Lean Manufacturing activities, including Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement projects, to further lean efforts and ensure execution of the transformation plan.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors regarding purchase of spare parts or components required in production lines.
  • Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets were met.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to manufacturing operations.
  • Created detailed reports on production performance metrics such as output rate and cycle time.
  • Coordinated with engineering, purchasing, inventory control, sales, finance, and other departments to ensure that all operational requirements were met.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.

Production Manager

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
Torrance, California
01.2010 - 01.2022
  • Supervised over 85 employees across two re-manufacturing plants, overseeing recruitment and training processes.
  • Managed multi-segment re-manufacturing processes to ensure timely, budget-compliant product delivery while maintaining quality standards.
  • Executed production scheduling, optimizing allocation of human and material resources.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA and local environmental regulations.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on production machinery, troubleshooting malfunctions per engineering specifications.
  • Scheduled transportation runs for customer deliveries to enhance logistics efficiency.
  • Applied Lean Manufacturing strategies to significantly reduce costs and improve productivity.
  • Coordinate all Lean Manufacturing activities, including Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement projects, to further lean efforts and ensure execution of the transformation plan.
  • Developed lean transformation plans using value stream mapping to identify waste elimination opportunities.

National Fleet Manager

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
Torrance, California
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Managed purchasing and maintenance of vehicles for operation and corporate vehicles.
  • Evaluated options to lease or buy vehicles based on cost-benefit analysis.
  • Registered and licensed all vehicles to comply with regulations.
  • Developed strategies to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Scheduled regular maintenance to ensure vehicles operated efficiently.
  • Maintained detailed records of servicing and inspections for compliance.
  • Utilized GPS systems to monitor driver behavior and minimize accidents.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify improvements in business efficiency.

Laundry Service Technician 3

WASH Laundry Systems
Torrance, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Delivered high-quality customer service and care consistently.
  • Completed daily average of 14 service calls effectively.
  • Disassembled machines to inspect mechanical and electrical components.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted motor functions.
  • Reassembled appliances, adjusted pulleys, and lubricated moving parts.
  • Maintained truck stock inventory in compliance with company standards.

Laundry Service Technician

Sears Appliance Repair
Lakewood, California
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Performed timely, high-quality repairs on customer products.
  • Maintained exceptional customer service and care standards.
  • Executed an average of 10 service calls daily.
  • Disassembled machines to inspect mechanical and electrical components.
  • Replaced defective parts and adjusted motors for optimal performance.
  • Reassembled appliances, adjusted pulleys, and lubricated moving parts.
  • Promoted and sold additional products and services to enhance customer offerings.
  • Managed truck stock inventory according to company guidelines.

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Continuous improvement
  • Process optimization
  • Inventory control
  • Facilities oversight
  • Supply chain management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Quality assurance
  • Budget management
  • Procurement strategies
  • Project leadership
  • Mechanical flow diagrams
  • P&L responsibility
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Customer service excellence
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • First aid certification
  • OSHA compliance

Timeline

Sr. Production Manager

AER Technologies
02.2022 - Current

National Fleet Manager

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
01.2013 - 01.2019

Production Manager

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
01.2010 - 01.2022

Laundry Service Technician 3

WASH Laundry Systems
01.2008 - 01.2010

Laundry Service Technician

Sears Appliance Repair
01.2006 - 01.2008

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