Leonardo Botello
La Puente
Summary
Dedicated Lead Machine Operator with over 8 years of experience in production environments. Skilled in training new operators and fostering a culture of safety and quality. Committed to driving efficiency improvements and empowering teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Machine Operator
Youbar Inc.
City Of Industry, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Operated and maintained machinery in compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and operational procedures.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality and consistency standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Oversee Icing operations from scaling ingredients, high speed mixing, employing batch process for efficiency with controls for temperature and moisture to ensure proper texture for application.
- Operate Industrial batch ovens loading products to bake with considerations being safety, precise temperature via gas , electric and time.
- Lead team by example demonstrating punctuality. professionalism, work ethic. Communicating clearly set expectations explain why providing feedback and honesty.
- Empowering team by delagating task, encouraging initiative and give staff ownership, listen and support appreciating hard work as well as sharing credit.
- Trained new machine operators, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient operation procedures.
- Led shift meetings to communicate objectives, expectations, and safety updates.
Production Line Leader
Stir Foods
Fullerton, CA
07.2016 - 11.2022
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced product quality and reduced waste.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and regular equipment inspections.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and production standards to ensure compliance.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Supervised production staff of 15-20.
- Monitored and verified quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Assist Managers in Daily production task overseeing all processing lines from batching to packaging.
- Assist all departments in using Deacom (inventory system) to track, log materials used.
- Ensure operators are performing Quality checks recording required temperatures, seal , weight , and fill level reports.
- Log direct production reports for supervisors.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
Tool Crib Attendant
Everson Spice
Signal Hill, CA
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Maintain shop clean and organized managing inventory control of parts and tools.
- Generate PO's and file shipping a receiving documents.
- Communicate with vendors on lead times and part updates.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better pricing and delivery schedules for essential items.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs or replacements as needed, minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Assist Maintenance with PM checks and logging down repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School
Garden Grove, CA06-2010
Skills
- Machine setup
- Production preparation
- Quality inspection
- Ability to work in fast pace enviroment
- Quality control analysis
- Work order processing
- Basic math
- Power and hand tools
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Machinery operation
Certification
Hospitality & Restaurant Careers
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Gym Workouts
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Cooking
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
Timeline
Lead Machine Operator
Youbar Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Production Line Leader
Stir Foods
07.2016 - 11.2022
Tool Crib Attendant
Everson Spice
06.2012 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School