Michael Soares

Associate Team Lead

October 2023 - April 2025

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production timelines.
• Mentored team members on best practices for workflow efficiency and safety protocols.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste in manufacturing processes.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and operational goals effectively.
• Organized and lead monthly safety meetings to improve safety culture and reduce incidents.
• Managed and audited bi-weekly payroll using ADP and UKG.
• Managed performance in team members setting goals, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and conducting annual performance reviews.
• Involved with onboarding and orientation of new team members, and coach team members to improve skills and product knowledge.

Hourly Team Lead

November 2022 - October 2023

• Coordinated workflow and daily operations.
• Assign tasks to team members based on business needs
• Train team members on machine operation, safety standards, and quality standards.

Machine Operator

June 2010 - October 2022

• Results driven machine operator with 10+ years in high volume manufacturing, maintaining and operating warehouse machinery.
• Adept at handling high speed production lines and mentoring new team members.
• Trained and certified multiple new team members on machine operation, safety guidelines, and quality standards.

Machines proficient in

• Pad print
• Auto pad print
• Compression mold
• Injection mold
• Ribbon blender
• Surlyn material grinder

Safety Team member

January 2015 - April 2025

• Attended monthly meetings to address workplace incidents.
• Conducted inspections and monthly walkthrough the production floor to engage with team members on potential hazards.
• Coordinate with teams from all departments to lead by example to foster a culture of safety first.

• Pad print associate - trained in 1 and 2 color setup of pad print machines to manually print custom logo on finished golf ball.

• Worked in a clean room to process semi conductor wafers through chemical baths before drying and inspecting.

• Repaired customer jewelry (rings, bracelets, and necklaces) using soldering techniques.
• Proficient in sizing rings and finishing including polishing for final product.