Jose Medina

• Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
• Created KPI boards to detect areas of improvement
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
• Forecasted production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
• Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
• Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
• Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.

• Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
• Assisted in the implementation of new systems or machinery upgrades for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
• Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.

A two-year, rotational development program focused on developing high potential members. The program focused on preparing the next generation of Operational Leaders, Plant Managers, and Business Unit Directors (BUDs) through the utilization of Patrick Values and the Leadership Mode.

Performed all available positions on the production floor to understand the manufacturing process

• General Labor
• Forklift Driver
• Quality
• Lamination Operator

• Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
• Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
• Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
• Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.