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Carlos Soza

Columbus,GA

Summary

A dynamic leader with a proven track record in the Army, adept at complex problem-solving and critical thinking. Excelled in creating safety management systems and enhancing team performance through effective coaching and mentoring. Skilled in software applications and fostering collaborative environments. Maintained 100% accountability of valuable assets, showcasing attention to detail and decision-making prowess.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor

Army
11.2019 - 01.2025
  • Ensure regulatory and employee protection compliance, creating and implementing new safety management system.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Mitigate risk, effectively interpreting laws, regulation and corporate policies regarding employee health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Supervisor

Army
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and

goals to help employees achieve success.

  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Maintain 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $500,000.

Team Chief

Army
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Assembled products and components and made proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
  • Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
  • Developed and implemented process improvement strategies.

Team Leader

Army
02.2014 - 09.2015
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Assistant Supervisor

Army
04.2009 - 02.2014
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
  • Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.

Production Technician

Flowers Baking Company
01.2004 - 04.2009
  • Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
  • Ensure that work areas are clean, organized, and adhere to applicable safety rules at all times.
  • Check and maintain production schedules, running order, and formulas
  • Scale and stage ingredients according to standards.
  • Ensure that all product is loaded into proper containers.

Team Leader

Marine Corps
04.1999 - 10.2003
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Education

No Degree - Industrial Engineering

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Skills

  • Learning skills development
  • Critical thinking development
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Attention to detail
  • [Software] experience
  • Collaborative team player
  • Inventory control

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Instructor

Army
11.2019 - 01.2025

Supervisor

Army
10.2018 - 11.2019

Team Chief

Army
09.2015 - 10.2018

Team Leader

Army
02.2014 - 09.2015

Assistant Supervisor

Army
04.2009 - 02.2014

Production Technician

Flowers Baking Company
01.2004 - 04.2009

Team Leader

Marine Corps
04.1999 - 10.2003

No Degree - Industrial Engineering

University of West Georgia
Carlos Soza