Richard Padilla
Salida
Summary
Multi-talented professional knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Steps easily into any production position and works hands-on with team members in need of improvement. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. My goal is to obtain a position where I will be able to utilize the skills I have acquired through previous employment to make a valuable contribution to your company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor/Foreman
Foam Fabricators Inc./Altor Solutions
Modesto
03.2019 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily production operations for foam products manufacturing.
- Coordinated workflow among teams to enhance production efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored quality control processes to ensure product standards.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize production schedules.
- Led team meetings to discuss performance and set goals.
- Resolved workplace issues to maintain a positive team environment.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high levels of product quality.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress on various projects.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Supervised daily operations of foam fabrication and assembly processes.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and best practices.
- Inspected finished products for quality control and compliance standards.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
Quality Assurance/Production Ass. III
Tesla Inc.
Fremont/Lathrop
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Control of all inventory counts on every part good and bad
- Inspection of operator failed parts for machining and manufacturing defects
- Maintain hourly yield reports and 4 hour machine audits
- Responsible for machine and line containments and quarantines
- Responsible for making certification tags
- Responsible for communication with engineering
- Responsible in making sure all operators are certified in current locations and machines
- Member of ERT
Lead Tech/Tech Level 4
Enxco
Tracy
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Maintain wind turbine operations.
- Panel inspections and repairs.
- Training of new and current employees.
- Work order placement.
- Performed safety inspections.
Education
HS Diploma -
Livermore High School
Livermore, CASkills
- Forklift Operations
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Microsoft Office
- Lead Technician/Station Trainer
- Knowledgeable on reading specs
- Skilled at meeting deadlines
- Shift Supervisor
- Inventory control
- Troubleshooting
- Machine Service
- Shipping/receiving knowledge
- Calibrating Gauges
- CNC Operations
- Knowledge of safety procedures
- Time management
- Knowledge of Hydraulic Systems
- Panel operations
- Knowledge of HASS
- Knowledge of MAZAK
- Workflow coordination
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Waste reduction
- Staff management
- Raw materials
- Worker training
- Employee leadership
- Production targets
- Manufacturing
- Materials handling
- Housekeeping oversight
- 6S implementation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Goal setting
Timeline
Production Supervisor/Foreman
Foam Fabricators Inc./Altor Solutions
03.2019 - 07.2025
Quality Assurance/Production Ass. III
Tesla Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
Lead Tech/Tech Level 4
Enxco
01.2006 - 01.2008
HS Diploma -
Livermore High School