Arlene Torres
Lompoc
Summary
Dedicated manufacturing lead with a proven track record in quality assurance and production planning. Successfully implemented resource allocation strategies and ensured compliance with FDA regulations, enhancing operational efficiency and teamwork. Eager to leverage skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Lead
Karl Storz
Goleta
01.2010 - 01.2026
- Working under the supervision of the Production Manager, I worked closely With Production Control to ensure smooth work order flow, on time completions of schedules.
- Would allocate resources as required based on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
- Rework by MRB and EO's assists in identifying training needs conduct and control, cycle counts, MFG System, minimize aging orders with MRB.
- U.S.FDA Quality Systems Req 21 CRF ISO13485 and ISO9001.
- SAP, MPI, Microsoft. Outlook, Excel and Word
Assembler Clean Room
Medtronic
Goleta
01.2010 - 01.2011
- The clean room assembly of a pressure valve and shunt for hydrocephalus involves several steps.
- The valve is assembled from silicon molds that include the shunt, surgical stitching, gluing, cutting, inking, and water testing.
EVS Technician
Saint Johns Hospital
Camarillo
01.2006 - 01.2008
- In the emergency room and operating room, the patient monitors are cleaned and restocked.
- Hazardous waste is removed in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- After each use, a medical chassis and camera are tested to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Proto Type Assembler
CML Wave Flow
Temecula
01.2004 - 01.2006
- I've worked for various companies, assembling working closely with engineers for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through Hole (TH) machines, Wire Wrap, Pick and Place machines, and more.
- My responsibilities include installing cabling and switches into chassis, preparing Bill of Materials (BOMs), conducting quality assurance inspections, using hand tools, and ensuring ESD-finished goods.
Document Control
ESI Electronics
Moorpark
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Ensure the quality of products by conducting QA inspections, maintaining inventory records and documents of assemblies, and adhering to ISO and ESD procedures.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and revise assembly documentation.
Disk Duplication
CMC Rockwell Collins
Goleta
01.1985 - 01.1998
- I've kept all hard and soft copies, including ROMs and ICS data, for internal use and shipping to customers.
- Additionally, I have knowledge of components, hand tools, wire wrapping, assembly, PCB boards, cables, shipping, receiving, inventory, and product packaging.
Education
Santa Barbara High
Santa BarbaraSkills
- Production planning
- Quality assurance
- Resource allocation
- FDA regulations
- Manufacturing processes
- Document control
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Multitasking
Timeline
Manufacturing Lead
Karl Storz
01.2010 - 01.2026
Assembler Clean Room
Medtronic
01.2010 - 01.2011
EVS Technician
Saint Johns Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Proto Type Assembler
CML Wave Flow
01.2004 - 01.2006
Document Control
ESI Electronics
01.2000 - 01.2004
Disk Duplication
CMC Rockwell Collins
01.1985 - 01.1998
Santa Barbara High