Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing
Resume:
Paul Soriano
Production Supervisor
Ten years production supervisor experience and two years team lead. Dependable, flexible, team player. Goal, detail and safety oriented. Works under pressure. Excellent remarks on ability to learn, interpersonal skills, effective communication, customer service and handling multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong technical production leader with experience in equipment troubleshooting, supervising production, quality, and safety in FDA regulated medical device industry and pharmaceutical/biotech supply chain operation. Extensive knowledge in all aspect of lean manufacturing, equipment installation, set up, maintenance, and validation. Proven ability to improve processes, test protocols and work procedures using written and verbal technical communication
● Electronic Packaging Equipment
● Medical Devices
● Catheters and Stents
● Lean Manufacturing
● Continuous Improvement
● Quality Systems
● R&D
● ISO13485
● Kronos
● Validation
● Manufacturing
● FDA
● GMP
● GDP
● MS office
● Demand Flow Technology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Production Supervisor
Vention Medical - Sunnyvale, CA March 2015 to Jan 2016
Achievements:
● Successfully formed 2nd shift to meet company's goals in ramp up production.
● Implemented 5S exercises resulting to more organized, efficient and clean work place.
● Reduced labor cost per unit to as much as 58% by line balancing, proper training of operators, continues improvement exercises and implementation.
Responsibilities:
● Responsible for hiring and training team members for 2nd shift.
● Responsible for the setup of 2nd shift to meet ramp up production from 800-1400 units of finished goods a week.
● Closely monitors and reports daily metrics of yield, output and defects and makes necessary adjustments to shift's start times and hours worked to meet companies incentives, budget and goals.
Production Associate
Tesla Motors - Fremont, CA
September 2012 to March 2015
● Contributed to continuous improvement in process which led to reduced cycle time, increased quality and increased output
● Participated in 5S exercises resulting to more organized, efficient and clean work place.
● Followed work instructions resulting to increased yield and increased quality and shorter process time. Responsibilities:
● Responsible for assembly of car and its sub assemblies in a timely manner to meet daily production goals/
● Follow work instructions to make sure that assembly in done correctly
● Performs 5S and continuous improvement to increase output and quality of product.
R&D Technician II and Equipment Preventive Maintenance
Cordis, Johnson &Johnson Co - Fremont, CA April 2010 to February 2012
Achievements:
● Production efficiency increased due to minimal equipment downtime.
● Backup equipment always ready for deployment as needed.
● Equipment tracking was efficient due to good documentation.
Responsibilities:
● Revised manufacturing documentation as appropriate. Reads and interprets basic technical reports in graphs or schematics.
● Maintained tools and equipment list to assure PM and calibrations are done in a timely manner. Generated monthly PM reports. Issued and maintained tooling number and asset tags to tools and fixtures.
● Assisted in fixtures qualifications and validations.
● Fixes machine and equipment malfunctions and reports them to engineering as appropriate. Coordinates equipment repair to ensure least amount of downtime of production lines. Performs equipment corrective and emergency maintenance.
Production Supervisor
Cordis - Fremont, CA November 2006 to April 2010
● Increased production output by 250% after lean exercises implementation.
● Decreased product defects lowering cost of production.
● Increased resources and equipment efficiency resulting to minimal over time. Responsibilities:
●Responsible for production schedules and estimates requirements for completion of job assignment. Establishes or adjusts work schedules to meet production requirements.
● Responsible for employees working conditions; suggests changes in working conditions, floor layouts and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or teams.
● Reports machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel or engineering as appropriate. Coordinates equipment repair to ensure least amount of downtime of production lines.
● Responsible for Implementation of Lean Manufacturing activities and leads continuous improvement exercises to improve production efficiency, yield, quality and output.
● Responsible for daily 5S activity.
● Trains and certifies employees to manufacturing processes/documentation and regulatory requirements. Trains employees regarding company policies.
● Responsible for the investigation of all health, safety and environmental related
● incidents and for the completion of corrective actions related to these incidents.
Production Supervisor
Boston Scientific - Fremont, CA August 2006 to November 2006
Achievements:
● Met daily production and quality goals
● Maximized resources and equipment use by cross training operators
● Effectively communicated production issues to peers and engineers to resolve product and process problems.
Responsibilities:
● Responsible for managing and supervising employee staff of 60+ operators in a clean room environment on graveyard shift.
● Responsible for implementation of Lean Manufacturing process in the cardio vascular catheter department, monitoring and reporting it thru daily production output, efficiency, yield, cycle time and quality.
● Responsible for procedures are followed. Work closely with engineers, quality and trainers for any changes that impacts production. Manages schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
● Motivate employees through positive reinforcement and on going staff development.
● Responsible for performance appraisal, counseling and corrective action.
Senior Production Supervisor
MMC Technology ( Maxtor ) - San Jose, CA August 2005 to August 2006
● Cross trained operators to different work areas for better to maximize resources efficiency and better shop floor coverage.
● Maximized equipment efficiency and minimized production downtime by following preventive maintenance schedule.
● Met daily production goals based on equipment availability. Responsibilities:
● Responsible for managing and supervising employee staff of 60+ operators in a clean room environment.
● Responsible for achieving daily target, WIP control, Operations reporting, resource allocations.
● Manages schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
● Responsible for procedures are followed. Work closely with engineers, quality and trainers for any changes that impacts production.
● Responsible for performance appraisal, counseling and corrective action, including hiring and termination of employees
● Responsible to enforce safety and company rules and policy.
Production Supervisor
Hewlett Packard - Omaha, NE 2002 to 2004
Achievements:
● Met daily production goals of 3,000 units of computers and printers
● Met customers expectations for products shipped with zero rejects.
● Worked within or below the budget lowering cost of production. Responsibilities:
● Supervised and managed 70 employees on a 12hr. shift operation on 3 assembly lines and 2 packaging lines for computer products such as desktops, laptops, workstations, servers and printers.
● Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality, cost and predictability objectives in a complex manufacturing site.
● Obtained commitment and execution of subordinates and peers to achieve business plans.
● Prioritized production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply
● Managed schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
● Motivate employees through positive reinforcement and on going staff development
● Performed hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations and promotions•
Production Supervisor
Hewlett Packard - Swedesboro, NJ 2000 to 2002
Achievements:
● Met daily production and quality expectations and goals.
● Delivered customers goods with 100% satisfaction
● Maintained employee's high work satisfaction thus increasing productivity and quality. Responsibilities:
● Supervised and managed 70 employees on a 12 hr. shift
● Coordinated all aspect of production, including labor, materials, equipment maintenance and quality control•
● Developed and executed business plans and programs to ensure business growth and expansion.
● Motivate employees through positive reinforcement and on-going staff development
● Lead staff meetings to reinforce goals, update procedures and troubleshoot operations.
● Performed hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations and promotions
EDUCATION
BS in Biology
De La Salle University
1988
High School Diploma
Saint Louis University Boy's High School
1984
SKILLS
5S, Lean Manufacturing, Continues Improvement
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