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Anthony Garcia

Anthony Garcia

Colorado Springs

Summary

Versatile and results-driven operations leader with over 25 years of progressive experience across manufacturing, construction, and the food service industry. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing daily operations, improving processes, and consistently exceeding performance goals. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement, reduce operational costs, and foster high-performance team cultures.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production- Snr. Supervisor

Microchip Technology Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2025 - 01.2026
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
  • Reduced conflict incidents significantly, fostering cohesive team environment through effective conflict resolution strategies.
  • Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
  • Pioneered adoption of new technologies that streamlined tasks and enhanced productivity across team.
  • Implemented rewards and recognition program that significantly increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflow, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in daily procedures.

Production- Section Manager

Microchip Technology Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2019 - 03.2025

The Production Manager oversees and coordinates manufacturing operations to ensure operational efficiency, product quality, and on-time delivery. This role manages production planning, workforce performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering cross-functionally to meet business objectives, maintain compliance, and uphold safety standards.

Duties include-

  • Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including workflow, assembly processes, production metrics, and issue resolution to meet production targets
  • Lead and manage manufacturing supervisors and production staff through performance evaluations, coaching, training, and ongoing development
  • Develop and execute production schedules and operational plans, monitoring KPIs, analyzing data trends, and reporting performance to senior management
  • Coordinate with supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material availability, product standards, and cross-functional alignment
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture
  • Manage departmental budgets, cost controls, and resource allocation within manufacturing operations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis for quality or production issues, to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Oversee equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational reliability efforts
  • Support strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term manufacturing goals and growth
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, accountability, and effective communication across all production-related departments

Production- Supervisor

Microchip Technology Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2017 - 01.2019

This position is responsible for staffing, supervising and developing non-exempt employees in a clean room manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor sets and monitors WIP priorities to meet production goals and continuously improve upon production systems. They must also support Microchip's Guiding Values while monitoring, evaluating and providing performance feedback to Production Specialists.

  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Coordinated workflow among teams to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
  • Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.

Technician- Process Engineer (Implant-Diff-Epi)

Microchip Technology Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2013 - 01.2017

A Process Engineering Technician bridges engineering and production, focusing on setting up, monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes. They troubleshoot issues, analyze production data for improvements, and ensure safety compliance.

  • Equipment Setup & Maintenance: Installing, calibrating, and performing autonomous maintenance on manufacturing machinery
  • Process Optimization: Monitoring equipment to ensure efficiency, high quality, and adherence to production targets
  • Troubleshooting: Identifying and correcting process deviations and equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Collecting, analyzing, and documenting data (e.g., temperatures, pressures) to identify trends and improve performance
  • Support Engineering Team: Assisting engineers with testing new products, developing manufacturing instructions, and validating processes
  • Safety Compliance: Ensuring all operations follow safety standards and regulations
  • Coaching/mentoring/training- assist with employee training to attain certifications necessary to operate production equipment- provide guidance and/or corrective action when mistakes are made, help employees with career growth, etc...

PES- Process Enhancement Specialist

Microchip Technology Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2006 - 01.2013

In addition to performing Specialist duties required to run production wafers and support production output in the Fab, the PES will train with Process and EES Technicians and Engineers to learn designated tasks defined in the PES Training Checklist and certify to be able to perform these engineering and maintenance tasks on a designated area’s equipment sets

Duties include-

  • Operates highly complex equipment, in a cleanroom environment needed for Wafer Fabrication
  • Follows Microchip's Policies -Adheres to cleanroom requirements
  • Supports and acts as a role model for Microchip's Guiding Values and Culture and the First Principles defined in our Ethos
  • Certified and operates multiple platforms of complex equipment
  • Receives direct instructions and follows prescribed procedure
  • Work is routinely reviewed / Activities are sometimes routine and may be repetitive
  • Train and certify to perform maintenance and engineering tasks in the Fab on equipment sets as defined by the area PES Training Checklist
  • Perform all necessary routine checks and qualifications on equipment
  • Perform tasks as directed by an engineer or technician Initiate, perform, and implement corrective actions towards resolving process and equipment problems
  • Troubleshoot out of control tool issues / Complete OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plans) Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data
  • Interface effectively with all departments to obtain coordination of efforts needed to accomplish priority tasks
  • Perform tool recoveries when errors occur on the equipment
  • Ensure accuracy and proper recovery of lots and wafers after tool errors occur
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness for special processing
  • Learn, understand, and apply knowledge and experience about semiconductor manufacturing
  • Obtain expertise in area toolsets and processes and effectively train others to become experts
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Led training sessions for new staff on software tools and best practices.

Foreman

(RSI) Rainmaker Sprinkler Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2003 - 09.2008

The landscape foreman is responsible for supervision of assigned staff and daily operations on a job site, creating a fun and safe work environment, while maintaining company quality expectations, and efficiency goals.

Duties include-

  • Customer satisfaction- ensure customer needs/concerns are addressed within reason- escalate to higher authority when needed
  • Effectively manage a crew of 5-7 team members
  • Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Company culture
  • Responsible for time tracking of each crew member
  • Ensures all staff are provided with necessary safety requirements; tools, equipment and materials to complete tasks efficiently
  • Ensure all company policies, including equipment care, safety programs, and general behavior are followed by all staff
  • Ensure thoroughness, accuracy and timeliness of all field communication
  • Provide a fun and safe work environment, for employees
  • Manage daily operation for crew ensuring properties are getting completed within estimated hours
  • Provide crew progress on everyday operations to upper management
  • Provide training to new crew members on all aspects of landscape duties

Crewman/Foreman

J Martinez Construction
Colorado Springs, CO
01.1999 - 01.2003

A crewman performs manual labor, operates heavy machinery, and completes assigned tasks specific to commercial projects. Key duties include site preparation, material handling, and concrete work, typically requiring physical strength, safety compliance, and basic construction experience.

Duties include-

  • Site Management: Preparing, cleaning, and clearing rubble/debris from job sites
  • Material Handling: Loading, unloading, and moving building materials around the job site
  • Physical Labor: Digging trenches, setting bracing for excavation, and erecting scaffolding
  • Trade Assistance: Assisting carpenters, masons, and other specialized craftworkers with tasks
  • Equipment Operation: Operating and maintaining machinery such as forklifts, loaders, handheld tools, etc.
  • Preventative maintenance- regular, scheduled inspections, servicing, and part replacements to prevent unexpected equipment failures and costly downtime
  • Trained new crew members on safety protocols and equipment usage

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Taco Bell
Colorado Springs, CO
07.1996 - 01.2000

In this role, an Assistant General Manager will oversee restaurant operations, lead a talented team, and uphold high company standards for quality, service, and cleanliness.

Duties include-

  • Lead, train, schedule, and coach your team to create a positive and productive work environment
  • Deliver excellent guest service and resolve issues quickly to ensure memorable dining experiences
  • Oversee daily operations, including inventory, cash handling, and compliance with company policies
  • Maintain Taco Bell's standards for food quality, preparation, and presentation
  • Enforce safety and cleanliness standards to provide a safe environment for guests and employees
  • Manage labor and food costs to maximize profitability
  • Anticipate and resolve challenges that arise during your shift
  • Recruit, interview and hire Team Members
  • Inventory control- manage inventory orders, maintain inventory accuracy, track expiration dates, ensure packages are undamaged

Education

Associate of Science -

PPSC- Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

CTU- Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Co

Skills

  • Hiring and training
  • Staff development
  • Team building
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Positive attitude
  • Strategic planning
  • Process improvement
  • Time management abilities
  • Project management
  • Waste reduction
  • Policy and procedure development

Accomplishments

  • created/started a site-wide company newsletter
  • assisted with the creation of an Implant dispatch system- automated
  • helped develop an Internship program- audience includes middle school/high school/college students, individuals with disabilities, etc.
  • assisted with/helped create the following training templates to improve productivity- Implant tuning guides, workflow guide, area/shift passdowns, employee training/development pipeline,etc.

Certification

  • (P1) Passage 1- Leadership Development Program (Supervisors)
  • (P2) Passage 2- Leadership Master’s Program (Managers)
  • MERT member- CPR certified

Timeline

Production- Snr. Supervisor

Microchip Technology Inc.
03.2025 - 01.2026

Production- Section Manager

Microchip Technology Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2025

Production- Supervisor

Microchip Technology Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2019

Technician- Process Engineer (Implant-Diff-Epi)

Microchip Technology Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2017

PES- Process Enhancement Specialist

Microchip Technology Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2013

Foreman

(RSI) Rainmaker Sprinkler Inc.
01.2003 - 09.2008

Crewman/Foreman

J Martinez Construction
01.1999 - 01.2003

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Taco Bell
07.1996 - 01.2000

Associate of Science -

PPSC- Pikes Peak State College

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

CTU- Colorado Technical University
Anthony Garcia