Carlos Santana
Honea Path
Summary
Brings an almost 28 year record in production roles, including work as skilled Lead/Quality/Production associate for the Automative Manufacturing industry. Focused on maintaining safety standards to minimize risks while meeting demanding daily targets. Quality-driven, reliable and consistent in exceeding expectations in fast-paced, challenging environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Magna Drive Automotive
Piedmont, SC
2022 - Current
- Led team to achieve operational goals and improve overall efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Developed strategies for process improvements, reducing operational bottlenecks and increasing productivity.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to align project objectives with organizational goals.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Manufacturing Assembly Associate
BMW Manufacturing
Greer, SC
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Transferred to Assembly after 21 years in various body shop positions throughout the entire plant. Worked on the assembly line assembling various parts on the G05/06/07 (X5,X6,X7) as well as beginning the launch of the new G09 (XM).
Manufacturing Production Associate
BMW Manufacturing
Greer, SC, United States
07.1998 - 11.2021
- Certified welder responsible for quality welding processes in the E36 (Z3) Body Shop 7/6/1998-9/1/1999.
- Interviewed and successfully moved to the Body Shop Quality group where served as a Weld Quality specialist/ Inspector 9/2/1999-9/16/2002.
- While still in Quality group broadened my training and moved to Ding Line/Metal repair group in the Paint Shop specializing in surface Quality and Body Shop metal repair 9/17/2002-8/26/2005.
- Left Quality group to return Certified welder after group had to be downsized working on the welding processes in the E53 (X5) Body shop and also served as a backup Forklift/Logistics 8/27/2005-5/16/2007.
Quality Production Associate
BMW Manufacturing
Greer, SC
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Moved back to Assembly to resume Body Adjustment/Rework group this time working on the G05/06/07 (X5,X6,X7) models where responsible again for the fit/ function and meeting specifications of all body shop parts (doors,hatches/trunk, hoods etc).
Lead Quality Inspector
BMW Manufacturing
Greer, SC
08.2008 - 07.2018
- Served as a lead Weld Quality/Ultrasound specialist responsible for weld quality/integrity performing weld inspections and well as a ultrasound weld testing specialist. Served with in this capacity over a span of 10 years in various models/body shops including the E70/71 (X5/X6) and F25/26 (X3/X4)
Lead Production Associate
BMW Manufacturing
Greer, SC
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Learned and Cross-trained and moved to Assembly Dept. as a lead Body Adjustment/ Rework associate specializing on finished vehicles responsible for the proper function and fit of any body shop part (doors, hatch/trunk, hood) and making sure they meet BMW specifications and tolerances
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Wren High School
Piedmont, SC06.1994
Skills
- Data analysis
- New product launches
- Product assembly
- Collaboration
- Feedback assessment
- Parts inspection
- Teamwork
- Training
Certification
Certified Weld Trained from Greenville Technical College Brashier Campus
Certification
Machine Minder certified Spartanburg Community College
Timeline
Manufacturing Assembly Associate
BMW Manufacturing
06.2019 - 11.2021
Quality Production Associate
BMW Manufacturing
07.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Quality Inspector
BMW Manufacturing
08.2008 - 07.2018
Lead Production Associate
BMW Manufacturing
05.2007 - 08.2008
Manufacturing Production Associate
BMW Manufacturing
07.1998 - 11.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Wren High School
Team Leader
Magna Drive Automotive
2022 - Current