Valentina Elias
Oakland, CA, USA,CA
Summary
Production Lead with strong leadership in medical device manufacturing and Lean operations. Adept at coordinating across departments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Committed to building high-performing teams and delivering consistent production efficiency and quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Penumbra
04.2021 - Current
- Manage two production lines, supervising more than 18 team members to maintain efficient daily operations.
- Improved production output by optimizing workflows and monitoring team performance.
- Supported internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with GMP and FDA.
- Trained and coached the team to ensure adherence to SOPs and quality procedures.
- Coordinated with quality and maintenance teams to resolve issues and keep equipment running smoothly.
- Promoted a clean and safe manufacturing environment through proper safety and compliance practices.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant industry regulations, maintaining detailed documentation for audit purposes.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
Production Builder
Penumbra
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Assembled medical device components following strict quality control standards.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets, showcasing strong dedication to achieving exceptional results within a demanding work environment.
- Trained new staff on assembly techniques and safety protocols to enhance productivity.
- Assisted leads when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Life Academy of Health And Bio-Science
Oakland, CA06-2013
Skills
- Medical device manufacturing processes
- Effective communication
- Coaching, training, and performance management
- Coordinating across departments (quality, engineering, supply chain)
- Production planning and throughput optimization
- Monitoring yield, scrap, takt time, OEE
- Lean manufacturing
- Adaptivity and flexibility
Timeline
Production Lead
Penumbra
04.2021 - Current
Production Builder
Penumbra
04.2017 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Life Academy of Health And Bio-Science