Steven Molina
San Antonio
Summary
To obtain a challenging position that will unite my skills and knowledge while providing an encouraging and positive environment that will contribute to company goals and productivity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspection Line Lead
Carvana Inspection Center
08.2024 - Current
- Trained and monitored line associates to perform proper assembly techniques, apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
- Trained new employees on production line processes, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and maintaining high performance standards.
- Increased employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through effective communication and constructive feedback.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and quality standards.
Assembly Manager IP/Door Assembly Lines
Vutex Inc
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Optimized assembly line efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and organization techniques.
- Increased product quality by establishing rigorous inspection protocols and employee training programs.
- Ensured adherence to company policies and procedures throughout the entire assembly process, maintaining a high level of compliance at all times.
- Managed assembly team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet production deadlines.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
Pilot Assistant Manager
Vutex Inc
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely inventory replenishment, ensuring product availability.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining operational processes.
- Played key role in rebranding efforts, coordinating between design teams and marketing to ensure cohesive and impactful launch.
Assembly/Special Projects Specialist
Vutex Inc
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
- Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce material costs, improving profit margins.
- Conducted in-depth market research for identifying new business opportunities.
- Led quality assurance efforts, maintaining high standards for all products and services.
- Increased efficiency by automating routine tasks with software solutions.
- Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
- Facilitated workshops for professional development of junior staff members.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff proficiency and productivity.
Assembly Supervisor IP/Door Lines
Vutex Inc.
10.2006 - 11.2016
- Monitor the quality of employees’ work to meet company guidelines
- Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
- Establish and adjust work instructions as necessary to meet production guidelines
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, quality of product and equipment performance
- Analyze and resolve work related problems
- Assist workers in solving problems
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency
- Building and maintaining a teamwork environment
- Creating and monitoring work schedules to maximize production outputs
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree Stores inc.
11.2001 - 12.2009
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Education
Certified U.S. Army Aviation Mechanic - Aviation
U.S. Army Aviation Mechanical School
Fort Eustis, VA01-2020
U.S. Army Aviation Honor Grad - Aviation
U.S Army Aviation Mechanical School
Fort Eustis, VA10.2009
High School Graduate -
South San High
01.2003
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Team Training
- Standard operating procedures
- Assignment delegation
Roles And Responsibilities
- Monitor the quality of employees’ work to meet company guidelines.
- Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
- Establish and adjust work instructions as necessary to meet production guidelines.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, quality of product and equipment performance.
- Analyze and resolve work related problems.
- Assist workers in solving problems.
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
- Building and maintaining a teamwork environment.
- Creating and monitoring work schedules to maximize production outputs.
Timeline
Inspection Line Lead
Carvana Inspection Center
08.2024 - Current
Assembly Manager IP/Door Assembly Lines
Vutex Inc
10.2023 - 08.2024
Pilot Assistant Manager
Vutex Inc
10.2021 - 10.2023
Assembly/Special Projects Specialist
Vutex Inc
11.2016 - 10.2021
Assembly Supervisor IP/Door Lines
Vutex Inc.
10.2006 - 11.2016
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree Stores inc.
11.2001 - 12.2009
High School Graduate -
South San High
Certified U.S. Army Aviation Mechanic - Aviation
U.S. Army Aviation Mechanical School
U.S. Army Aviation Honor Grad - Aviation
U.S Army Aviation Mechanical School
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