Martin Solano
***** ******** **, ****** ******, CA 92557
951-***-****(H) 909-***-****(C)
*********@***.***
Objective
I am looking to obtain a position of production manager, in a company where I can utilize
my knowledge and assist in the development of the company through my vast experience
and willingness to learn. I have strong management and critical thinking skills which
allow me to maintain productivity. I can efficiently work in a demanding environment.
Skills Profile
•Experienced with Urethane foam, Poly Iso with 15 plus years of foam pouring
background in flexible and rigid foam industry.
•Strong hands in process skills, new mold start-ups, sampling, troubleshooting,
optimizing cycles.
•Mold set ups and closed loop on high and low density rigid foam molding production.
•Hydraulic pressures, pneumatic press stations, processing ovens, heaters and cooling
systems.
• Self Starter, experience in supervision of groups of 20 plus employees.
•Focus on safety and employee training.
•Excellent communication and computer skills. Familiar with ISO 9001:2000.
Employment History
Foam Molding Manager
TMI Molded Foam Technologies, Corona CA 02/2012-06/2012
•Supervised manual and robotic molding operations for pillows and the office seating
industry.
•Supervised the set-up & operations of high pressure reaction injection molding
machines.
•Execution of Quality Control Methods for line inspection & batch testing, liquid
changeover compliance and line startups.
•Consulting on new process, product and tooling modifications.
•Monitor and keep all daily, monthly, and annual production records.
Plant Operator
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Fontana CA 06/14/2011 -01/27/2012
•Worked with various raw materials in the manufacturing of Asphalts.
•Responsible for following specific instructions and quantities to be used and productions
times required.
•Operate various equipment in the manufacture the products, such as mixers, scales,
kettler, and pumps.
Production Manager
Eagle Technologies, Rialto, CA 2008-02/04/2011
•Supervised robotics operation in fabrication of lightweight Shake for the roofing
industry and molded from real cedar samples to create a realistic wood appearance, from
advanced thermo set polymer
•Supervised the set-up & operations of high pressure reaction injection molding machines
(Krauss Mafeei, High Tech)
•Execution of Quality Control Methods for line inspection & batch testing, liquid
changeover compliance and line startups.
•Performed basic chemical testing, to insure product integrity (viscosity, specific gravity,
solids, and colors).
•Consulted on new process, product and tooling modifications.
•Monitored and kept all daily, monthly, and annual production records and ordered and
controlled material inventory.
Plant Manager
3D Carbon, Newport Beach, CA 2005-2008
•Supervised activities of employees engaged in fabrication and assembly of polyurethane
reaction injection molding (RIM), Elastomers. (Spoilers, Fender, Facials & Complete
auto body kits, made with O.E. urethane material)
•Supervised the set-up & operations of high pressure reaction injection molding machine
(KM)
•Scheduled and coordinated production for short and long runs, inspected finished
products to ensure quality standards, and the activities of employees supervised
•Ordered and controlled material inventory
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Production Supervisor
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Foam Molders and Specialties, Cerritos, CA 1993-2005
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•Supervised activities of employees engaged in fabrication, assembly of molded
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polyurethane reaction injection molding (RIM), rigid foam & elastomers (Spoilers,
Fenders, Facials and complete auto body kits)
•Supervised the set-up and operations of high and low pressure reaction injection
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molding machines (Admiral, Hi-Tech, Cannon)
•Scheduled and coordinated production on short or long runs, inspect finished product
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to ensure quality standards, in the activities of workers supervised
•Ordered and control material inventory
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•Familiar QS 900/ISO 9000
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Production Line Operator
Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics, Santa Ana, CA 1990-1993
• Electronics assembly of big screen televisions
Production Supervisor
Waxing Corporation of America, Orange, CA 1983-1990
•Armature of core assembly/armature insulation/winder machines
Education
•Microsoft Office course
Computer Education Institute, 2000
•60-hour course for Windows 95/Office 97
Selaco Pic Inc, 1999
•72-hour course for supervision and management
Selaco Pic Inc, 1998
•Supervision and management training
University of California, Los Angeles, 1998
•8-hour course/operation level-hazwoper
California State University, Dominguez Hills, February 1996
•High School Diploma
Mexico, 1975
References
Paul Mallorey
V.P. Manufacturing at Eagle Tech
909-***-**** (C)
909-***-**** (W)
Michael F. Palmosina
Senior Technical Service Specialist, RIM and Composite Specialty Systems Group at Bayer
Material Science
412-***-**** (W)
412-***-**** (C)
Roger Ervast
909-***-**** (C)
909-***-**** (H)