Andres Loza
Porterville, CA *****
************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced Production Leader with 10 years of experience monitoring injection molding machines. First- rate leadership and team building talents with understanding of manufacturing deadlines and goals. Adept at troubleshooting machine issues and performing repairs. Organized, goal-oriented motivator of team members to meet production goals. Skilled Production Worker offering 12 years of experience in warehouse and production. Counting with Oz training, participated in 10 kaizens, Excellent Leader course, PSP course, Bubble assignment of Active Assistant Supervisor for 3 months, 12 years of forklift driver experience, and 10 years working with injection molding machines. Work Experience
Warehouse Worker
Mar Vista Resources-Corcoran, CA
September 2024 to Present
Load and unload trucks, including bulk trucks. Fill out paperwork from shipping and receiving. organize area and keeping warehouse clean and free of any hazard and debris. Mixing products to complete a finish product.
Machine Operator
Polymer Packaging-Exeter, CA
February 2024 to Present
Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion machinery to produce plastic products. Mixing materials. Monitoring extrusion process and adjusting settings as needed. Perform quality control check on each roll made.
Transport rolls to designated area.
Production Lead
NDS Global-Lindsay, CA
May 2012 to September 2023
Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts. Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output. Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles. Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product- specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives. Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads. Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance. Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality. Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows. Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs. Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards. Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes. Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency. Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity. Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime. Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs. Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom. Skills
• Basic Math Pallet Jacks
Equipment Safety Assemble Products
Corrective Actions Operate Machinery
Standard Operating Procedures Heavy Equipment Operation Proficient Loading and Unloading
Product Quality Control Certified Forklift Operator Production Line Supervision Production Assistance
Assembly Line Operations Packing and Scanning
Basic Tools General Housekeeping
Quality Control Support Warehouse Operations
Motivational Leadership Materials Weighing
Providing Feedback Work Assignments
Safety Rules Enforcement Storage and Stacking
Safe Work Practices Handheld Scanners
Equipment Monitoring Team Goals
Equipment Operation
Inventory Audits
Spanish English
• Plastics injection molding
• Assembly
• Quality control
• Forklift
• Leadership
• Load & unload
• Supervising experience
• Customer service
• Warehouse management
• Continuous improvement
• Lean
• SolidWorks
• Manufacturing
• Communication skills
• Management
• Plastics extrusion
• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• 5S
• Lean manufacturing
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
FIRST AID/ CPR AED
December 2024 to December 2026