Luis Santana
Merced,CA
Summary
Senior Production Specialist with strong focus on manufacturing efficiency and quality. Skilled in operating and maintaining complex machinery, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing production processes. Valued for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and consistent delivery of high-quality results. Known for reliability, problem-solving, and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Production Operator
Rolling Hills Nut Company
Ceres, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Configured and calibrated machines to optimize daily operational efficiency.
RAW AND FINISH GOODS– MACHINE OPERATOR
Blue diamond Growers
Turlock, CA
06.2019 - 12.2023
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse
DISTRIBUTION CENTER LEAD
Blue Diamond Growers Inc.
Oakdale, CA
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Coordinated with other departments in order to meet customer demands and maintain accurate inventory levels
- Directed and supervised the daily activities of warehouse workers to ensure proper receiving, handling, storing, loading and shipping of goods
- Ensured all safety regulations were met while operating forklifts and other equipment
- Maintained a safe working environment by monitoring employee compliance with safety regulations
- Tracked product movement throughout the warehouse using computerized tracking systems
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
- Analyzed data from various sources such as sales reports and customer feedback surveys in order to assess current performance trends
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING SUPERVISOR
J. Marchini Farms
Le Grand, CA
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Ensured that all incoming and outgoing shipments were properly documented and tracked
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure accurate stock counts and reorder points
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory control activities such as delivery times, transportation costs, damage claims
- Provided guidance to warehouse personnel regarding proper handling procedures for fragile items during shipment preparation
- Assigned tasks to workers based on their skillset and availability
Education
Certification - Computerized Accounting
P. Steve Ramirez
Fresno, CA10-2024
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Materials Management
- Forklift Operation
- Manufacturing Experience
- Supply chain distribution
- Attention to Detail
- Logistics
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Inventory Control
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Dispatch communication
- Client relationship management
Certification
Quick Books Computerized Accounting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr Production Operator
Rolling Hills Nut Company
07.2025 - Current
RAW AND FINISH GOODS– MACHINE OPERATOR
Blue diamond Growers
06.2019 - 12.2023
DISTRIBUTION CENTER LEAD
Blue Diamond Growers Inc.
07.2015 - 06.2019
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING SUPERVISOR
J. Marchini Farms
06.2014 - 07.2017
Certification - Computerized Accounting
P. Steve Ramirez