Lepeka Uilani Sagiao
Anaheim
Summary
Dedicated leader and organizational problem-solver with strong work ethic, adaptability, and passion for continuous learning. Experience stepping into roles within fast-paced environments and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, observation, and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
King's Hawaiian
Flowery Branch
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed expertise and insights to successfully launch a new King's Hawaiian product.
- Monitored product and machinery testing at each station, collaborating with leads and supervisors to ensure high-quality production.
- Evaluated policies and procedures to recommend enhancements aligning with startup team's objectives.
- Participated in training for new machinery at the plant.
Innovation Supervisor
Innovation Bakers, LLC
Fullerton
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Functioned as the expert for the King's Hawaiian production line and mentored the successive supervisor and team.
- Underwent training to become the project manager for the bakery. Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with the executive team to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Participated in conferences related to industry trends and organizational developments.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Worked as part of the R&D team to configure a production process for products proposed by potential customers.
- Acted as the liaison between King’s Hawaiian and Innovation Bakers.
Production Lead & Supervisor
Innovation Bakers, LLC
Fullerton
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Led and supervised the King's Hawaiian production line.
- Coordinated production schedules and supported production line operations to ensure smooth daily workflow.
- Monitored the quality of the product throughout every stage in the production process.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all staff members.
- Developed strategies that enhanced quality and efficiency in production line processes.
- Prepared daily reports on production metrics, including lot codes, inventory, output, and waste, to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Performed a daily production line pre-op in order to address minor issues or escalate serious problems to management and maintenance personnel.
- Trained and mentored 50+ line workers in safe operation of assembly line equipment.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Production Worker
Bakery Express/ Innovation Bakers, LLC
Fullerton
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Set up, calibrated and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure quality, efficiency and accuracy.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process and performed minor repairs on machinery.
- Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery (50lbs to 1,000 lbs/ batch).
- Verified accuracy of finished products against work orders.
- Reported issues to supervisor for prompt resolution, minimizing production delays.
- Collaborated with team members across production departments to consistently meet deadlines.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance compliance with safety protocols, including PPE and GMP's.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western University
Pomona, CA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2018
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Production Process Improvement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Consultant
King's Hawaiian
11.2023 - 01.2024
Innovation Supervisor
Innovation Bakers, LLC
01.2023 - 07.2023
Production Lead & Supervisor
Innovation Bakers, LLC
09.2021 - 12.2022
Production Worker
Bakery Express/ Innovation Bakers, LLC
07.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Western University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Chapman University