Soila Villafane
Ocala,FL
Summary
- I’ve worked as a machine operator/ Lead at Alcon for 15 years. Successful lead offering strong background in supervising and mentoring 43 employees in exceptionally large distribution and factory setting. Talented in promoting safety, uccuracy and company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in pertorming regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Machine Operator and Lead
Alcon Manufacturing
Reading, PA
06.2009 - Current
- Documented processes related to product assembly, packaging, and shipping.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure production requirements were met.
- Trained personnel on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Evaluated performance metrics such as output rate, scrap rate, downtime.
- Established quality control systems for all products produced.
- Supervised employees to maintain a productive work environment.
- Oversaw maintenance of machinery and equipment used in manufacturing operations.
- Led team in implementing new processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
- Documented and submitted employee attendance and work.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines such as lubricating and cleaning them.
- Conducted regular visual inspections on machines before use to identify potential hazards.
- Utilized hand tools for minor repairs or adjustments of production machinery.
- Assisted co-workers when needed with loading and unloading of materials from machines.
- Measured dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers and other precision measuring instruments.
Head Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
Reading, PA
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained records of installations, repairs, maintenance and tests performed on computer systems.
- Handled returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policy while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Identified opportunities for improving operational efficiency through process optimization initiatives.
- Participated in annual inventory audits to verify stock counts against physical inventories.
- Collaborated with the management team to determine appropriate staffing levels for peak hours.
- Ensured all cashiers were trained in store policies and procedures, as well as safety protocols.
- Assisted customers at checkout by providing excellent customer service and resolving any issues that arose.
- Assisted other departments when needed by providing additional support during busy periods.
Manufacturing Leader
Baldwin Hardware
Reading, PA
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Supervised employees to maintain a productive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and environmental laws.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure production requirements were met.
- Documented processes related to product assembly, packaging, and shipping.
- Established quality control systems for all products produced.
- Evaluated performance metrics such as output rate, scrap rate, downtime.
- Assisted machine operators with completing, inspecting and transporting finished pieces.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Education
GED -
Department of Education
Harrisburg, PA07-1995
Skills
- Fast learner
- Good with hand tools
- Excellent at machine troubleshooting
- Work well with others
- Good with SAP and MII
- Also measuring with IQS system
- Equipment Calibration
Timeline
Head Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2019 - 12.2020
Manufacturing Machine Operator and Lead
Alcon Manufacturing
06.2009 - Current
Manufacturing Leader
Baldwin Hardware
03.2004 - 06.2009
GED -
Department of Education