Vanessa Sandoval
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Manufacturing and production professional skilled in leading high-producing teams and using lean manufacturing to reduce costs and increase process efficiency. Dedicated leader with demonstrated ability to train, supervise and motivate team members to achieve organizational objectives. Experienced in production supervision and quality assurance. In-depth knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA requirements. Reliable Shift Leader with 28 years in Manufacturing industry. Excellent motivational leader successfully communicates duties and tasks. Dedicated to providing highest standard of service and creating warm and welcoming environment for customers.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Supervisor
PipingRock Health Products
01.2021 - Current
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
- Developed job assignments for [Type] team, planned production schedules and strengthened organization of task flows.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts
- Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within
- Delivered successful training to more than 10 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies
- Developed job assignments for 3 team, planned production schedules and strengthened organization of task flows
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments
- Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity
- Delivered successful training to more than 15 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies.
Production Lead/Set
Designs for Health
Henderson, NV.
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Up Tech
- Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations
- Operated equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill
- Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals
- Maintained and enforced safe and clean working environment at all times
- Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment
- Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality
- Experienced in production and set up of Soft gels, Liquid fill bottling and Packaging equipment.
- Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes
- Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts
Machine Operator, QA, Team Lead.
3M Unitek
Monrovia, CA.
08.1998 - 09.2015
- Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned
- Changed equipment over to new product
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity
- Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products
- Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications
Troubleshooting Specialist
Light of America
Chino, CA.
03.1995 - 08.1998
- Initiative to work independently
- Manufacturing background
- Accomplishments
- Performed effective troubleshooting of machines in Pharmaceutical and
- Nutritional industry
- Trained all new Operators on safe and efficient handling of machines
- Promoted to Lead Machinist within 6 months of employment
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet production requirements., Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers
- Maintained proper stock levels on line
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Worked with managers to implement company's policies and goals.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Education
Specialist in Soft Gel Operations - – Soft Gel Operations And Troubleshooting Seminar
CAPPLUS
Phoenix, AZ09.2018
GED -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CA11.2001
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Work order interpretation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Manufacturing
- Safety rules enforcement
- Quality control guidelines
- Forklift Operation
- Work order review
- Machinery operation
- Hiring and Training
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Safety Awareness
- Production Preparation
- Corrective Actions
- Employee Performance Monitoring
- Positive Learning Environment
- Cost Savings
- Production Efficiency
- Daily Facility Operations
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Team Meetings
Languages
Spanish
English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Shift Supervisor
PipingRock Health Products
01.2021 - Current
Production Lead/Set
Designs for Health
11.2015 - 01.2021
Machine Operator, QA, Team Lead.
3M Unitek
08.1998 - 09.2015
Troubleshooting Specialist
Light of America
03.1995 - 08.1998
- Certified host cashier, station casinos - January 29, 2018
Specialist in Soft Gel Operations - – Soft Gel Operations And Troubleshooting Seminar
CAPPLUS
GED -
Paramount High School
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