Jose Morales
Long Beach
Summary
Results-driven production lead with several years of experience leading safe, on-time and high-quality production of wide array of products and components. Personable facilitator with passion for excellence and history of cultivating motivated and loyal teams. Mechanically proficient and technically versatile, driven to understand and model complete line operations.
Resourceful Production Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in workflow optimization, quality assurance, and team leadership. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, using these soft skills to overcome challenges and enhance team performance.
Hardworking production leader proudly offering several years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry. Talented at monitoring team members, including checking products for quality standards and keeping detailed records of equipment, budgets, deliveries and supplies. Outstanding supervisory and communication skills with expertise in completing production assignments according to established guidelines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Santa Monica Seafood
Compton
04.2020 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily production activities ensuring quality standards were met consistently.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced waste.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured timely supply of raw materials for production.
- Led safety meetings to promote a culture of workplace safety among staff.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated production schedules and assigned tasks to employees.
- Monitored the quality of products during production process.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all staff members.
- Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
- Established standard operating procedures for each task within the production line.
- Assisted in training new personnel in the use of tools and equipment.
- Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of raw materials and supplies.
- Coordinated material supply to assembly line, regulated flow of finished goods to warehouse and fulfilled order requirements.
- Interpreted, understood, and communicated information on job tickets, configured production operations to meet specifications and prioritized job tickets by due date.
- Prepared reports on production metrics such as output, waste, cost.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment and machinery.
- Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- Inventory management
- Workflow coordination
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team coordination
- Equipment safety
- Basic math
- Team member motivation
- Manufacturing processes
- Facility management
- Equipment monitoring
- Manufacturing
Timeline
Production Lead
Santa Monica Seafood
04.2020 - 07.2025