Josue Villalobos Ritchie
Agua Dulce
Summary
Manufacturing professional with a strong focus on maintenance planning and process improvement. Expertise in minimizing downtime through effective scheduling and coordination of maintenance activities. Bilingual in English and Spanish, dedicated to high operational standards and fostering continuous improvement.
Overview
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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Pharmavite, LLC
San Fernando
01.2025 - Current
- Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing and facility equipment.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.
- Create, prioritize, and manage work orders using the CMMS system.
- Coordinated outside contractors, service vendors, and equipment inspections to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
- Developed detailed shutdown schedules and maintenance plans for plant outages, minimizing production disruptions.
- Manage maintenance backlog and prioritize work based on operational needs.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and streamline maintenance processes.
Department Leader, Shift 6
Pharmavite, LLC
San Fernando
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead shift operations, ensuring effective planning, execution, and shift handovers.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Mentor and coach team members to enhance operational and leadership skills.
Lean Coordinator, Shift 6
Pharmavite, LLC
San Fernando
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Implemented Lean processes and led 5S projects, enhancing organization and efficiency in various departments.
- Developed and managed Autonomous Maintenance (AM) teams, fostering ownership and continuous improvement among operators.
- Conducted BRP sessions, empowering operators to lead problem-solving initiatives and drive sustainable improvements.
- Provided planning and leadership support for department operations.
Compressing Operator, Shift 6
Pharmavite, LLC
San Fernando
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Operated and set up compressing machines, producing high-quality tablets while utilizing SPC systems to enhance quality control.
- Ensured effective machine setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance, contributing to the achievement of production goals.
- Operated machinery to produce dietary supplements in a safe environment.
- Monitored production lines for efficiency and quality compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Lead Cook / Shop Floor Manager
Kelly Restaurant Group, Inc.
Valencia & Burbank
06.2010 - 03.2020
- Led team of 26 employees across multiple shifts to ensure coverage and performance.
- Coordinated inventory control, ordering, and cash handling processes to optimize stock levels.
- Ensured operational efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety standards were met.
Education
bachelor’s degree - business leadership
University of Arizona Global Campus
07-2026
Skills
- Manufacturing Execution Systems
- SPC Systems
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S Implementation
- Continuous improvement
- Maintenance Coordination
- Scheduling
- Schedule preparation
- Maintenance strategies
- Machine Operation
- Setup
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Team Development
- Shift Leadership
- Coaching
- Relationship management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
Certification
- Basic Rapid Problem Solving (BRP) White Belt Certified
- OJT Trainer for New Employees
- Train the Trainer TWI Certificate
- Forklift Certified
- Certified Compressing Operator (IPR/Kikusui/2 pc Bosch/Korsch)
- Certified in Blending, Granulation, Coating, and Enteric Coating
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Pharmavite, LLC
01.2025 - Current
Department Leader, Shift 6
Pharmavite, LLC
10.2024 - 08.2025
Lean Coordinator, Shift 6
Pharmavite, LLC
10.2023 - 10.2024
Compressing Operator, Shift 6
Pharmavite, LLC
03.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Cook / Shop Floor Manager
Kelly Restaurant Group, Inc.
06.2010 - 03.2020
bachelor’s degree - business leadership
University of Arizona Global Campus