Santiago F Lopez
Bronx, NY **463
***********@*******.***
Expertise includes internal audits and problem solving. General Ledger reconciliation. Manufacturing Production Technician, Safety and Quality Certified. Excellent State-Federal manufacturing regulations and Labor Laws knowledge. Fluent in Spanish. Adaptive and detail oriented. Forklift and scanning devices experience.
Employment History
Business Developer- Co-Owner and CEO.
08/28/2014-09/28/2020
El Conuco Caribeno Restaurant
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Negotiated and obtained the premises to renovate a restaurant in Fountain Inn. Premises were negotiated from Eighty One Thousands to Thirty Three Thousands. I implemented purchasing skills to minimize costs
Of renovation and acquisition of equipment. Negotiate the cost to renovate the restaurant’s parking lot. I prepared and submitted all paper work related to registration and industry regulations for the State of South Carolina and the Federal Government. All accounting schedules, legal paperwork and labor laws material was prepared by me.
Production Technician
04/21/14 – 06/20/14 MAU at GE Waters and Power Greenville, SC
Conform to all safety rules based on Job Safety Analysis (JSA) studies within assigned work area. Operate equipment efficiently, safely and make necessary adjustments to get machine in accordance with machine / process specific SOP's. Operate all equipment in accordance to standard work practices within all quality and performance standards within assigned work area. Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment according to established schedules as related to assigned work area. Participate and contribute to the team within assigned area. Perform all required duties and communicate information within shift overlap procedure. Perform all quality checks including measurements and document in SPC system in accordance to job specifications and standard work practices within assigned work area. Adhere to all housekeeping SOP's in and around work area including 5S standards. Understand and work in accordance to all TS-16949 and ISO 14001 standards within assigned work area.
In-Plant Team Lead/Overnight supervisor
11/16/13 – 03/17/14 Marketplace Manufacturing Staffing Greenville, SC
Responsible for the supervision of One Hundred and three indirect hires at D&W manufacturing plant. Ensured safety, quality and production policies and metrics are met on a daily basis. Monitor employees’ attendance, payroll, health and interpersonal issues. Interact and communicate with D&W departmental supervisors to implement strategies on how to solve issues that might jeopardize production schedules for Plastic Molding, extrusion and packaging. Train employees on how to supersede their production goals.
Finish Line Production, Material Handler and Machine Operator Associate
10/2012 – 08/2013 Standard Motor Products Greenville, SC
Completed On the Job Training at Greenville Technical College
As a production associate, assembly line Tier1 and 2, I was responsible for meeting daily production,
quality, safety and team building assurance in a coils assembly and finish line as per company objectives and
Regulations. Operated various types of molding and heat treatment machines (HEDRICK)
Warehouse Shift Supervisor
12/2011 - 03/2012 Insource Performance Solutions Laurens, SC
Oversaw the supervision of twenty seven associates in the receiving and unloading process of tires.
Managed priorities of the processes and direct reports. Assigned employee workloads and ensured production,
Quality and safety goals were met per the plant business plan. Established and managed the cost control budget for employees assigned hours of work. Scheduled employee work responsibilities and timely progression shortening the shift hours for costs control. Monitored employee performance, provided guidance, appraised and counseled individual
Employees to further develop their interpersonal skills and improve performance.
Education, Certifications and Honors
06/06/2013 – 08/20/2013 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
Transportation Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Certificate.
Advanced Certified Production Technician Program – Maintenance/Manufacturing Processes
10/2012 – 01/2013 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
Transportation Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Certificate.
Production, safety and Quality Practices and Measurements Certificates.
08/2012 SC Works Greenville, SC
Work keys® Career Readiness Certificate Silver Certificate Award
1995-1999 Touro College New York, NY
Associate's Degree Business Administration Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.5
1997 Distinguished Academic Achievement Award
1997-1999 The National Dean’s List Multi-year Award Recipient