Valarie Lozano
Cedar Lake,IN
Summary
I started off with the company as a base operator in 2010. I have worked my way up from being a regular assembler to a general assembler which learns more assembly of the jobs to becoming a team leader which is managing a team and making sure we build successfully. I was a team leader for 32 jobs that managed repairing the engine and transmission. I put engine together and took them apart. I’m currently working for a company that manages seats production and I help assemble vehicles seats since working with the company I have worked in production and quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
7-eleven speedway gas station
Hobart, In
10.2025 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Albanese Confectionery Group
Merrillville, Indiana
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
Assembly Line Worker
Camaco Manufacturing
Portage , IN
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels and informed management when additional supplies were needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
- Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.
- Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
- Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
- Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
- Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
Team Leader
Chicago ford assembly plant
Chicago, IL
09.2010 - 08.2023
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
Florida City, FL09-2010
Skills
- Client Service
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Overtime Management
- Quality Improvement
- Team Supervision
- Giving Constructive Feedback
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Team Check-Ins
- Attention to Detail
- Safety
- Performance Evaluations
- Team motivation
- Problem-Solving
- Lean Manufacturing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leadership
- People Management
- Staff Training
- Recordkeeping
- Error reduction
- Division monitoring
- Inspection documentation
- Inspection procedures
- Visual inspections
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Sales Associate
7-eleven speedway gas station
10.2025 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Albanese Confectionery Group
04.2025 - 06.2025
Assembly Line Worker
Camaco Manufacturing
03.2024 - 04.2025
Team Leader
Chicago ford assembly plant
09.2010 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy