Tanis Lazaro
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing leader with a proven track record at Contractors Wardrobe, excelling in safety adherence and quality control management. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced production efficiency by 30% while fostering a culture of employee engagement and retention. Expert in lean manufacturing and committed to continuous improvement in operational processes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Mirror Manufacturing
Contractors Wardrobe
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Developed Job Descriptions to ensure company alignment
- Created Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all job positions.
- Managed and submitted compliance documentation on a timely basis to Hazmat and AQMD agencies.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Assistant Site Manager
Contractors Wardrobe
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed comprehensive operations across Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Office.
- Maintained sufficient On Hand inventory levels.
- Generated detailed monthly reports to maintain compliance with Sacramento Sewer District requirements.
- Defined and supervised 2022 KPI objectives.
- Created comprehensive documentation for the Mirror Line Silvering Process to aid new hire training.
- Created efficient receiving procedures for internal transfers from sister location.
- Coordinate daily production schedule
- Provided leadership to gain 30% production output on Mirror Conveyor Line improving Efficiency by 15%
- Created Leader Standard Work for office personnel
- Achieved reduction of backorders to 10 from 500+ through effective leadership of Shipping team and strategic inventory management.
Production Manager
All Weather Architectural Aluminum
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Direct manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures using SQDC
- Facilitate Operations Team daily meeting
- Attend daily Gemba walks presented by team leads with focus on supporting performance of KPI's, developed Action item list
- Conduct weekly 1on 1 with direct reports
- Ensure Plant safety with BBS program
- Assist Plant Manager in Continuous Improvement activities to achieve business goals
- Support Production team attain KPI's using lean tools
- Facilitated Kaizen events
- Supported Plant Manager with Quality Control program
- Created and Manage Quality process and Inspection forms
- Implemented and trained production personnel using SW
- Implemented and trained production supervisors and leads on SQDC boards
- Led and participated in Kaizen events in different operational work areas
- Improved Insulated Glass LPEH by 50% by identifying bottlenecks using root causing counter measures
Production Supervisor
Milgard Windows & Doors
03.2001 - 07.2018
- Managed 4 production lines on days shift, 2 on swing shift
- Oversaw operation of high volume V4 Automated Line
- Supervised Insulated Glass Department including high speed Vertical Line
- Supervised Screens department
- Supervised Aluminum Line
- Supervised Specials department
- Responsible for daily production operation of window/glass production using MPS
- Ensure that safety is number one priority thru daily coaching
- Performed daily Quality Audits of FG and IG's
- Responsible for short and long term manpower plans
- Monitor of On Time Completion
- Responsible for all staffing needs, hiring and training
- Performed MPS reviews
Education
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Safety Adherence and Operation Compliance
- Standard Work/ JIT
- Quality Control Management
- Line balancing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Hiring, on-boarding and staff retention
- KPI's
- 5S and Production Line organization
- Physical Inventory
- Waste and cost controls
- One Piece Flow production
Additional Information
Bilingual- English / Spanish
Timeline
Director of Mirror Manufacturing
Contractors Wardrobe
04.2023 - 09.2025
Assistant Site Manager
Contractors Wardrobe
04.2021 - 04.2023
Production Manager
All Weather Architectural Aluminum
07.2018 - 04.2021
Production Supervisor
Milgard Windows & Doors
03.2001 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
Training
Safety and OSHA
Hazmat and Air Quality Management
Facility Compliance
California Employee Compliance Training
Time management
Employee Engagement
Lean Manufacturing principles
Standard Work