Sergio Roman

Manager of Production - Special Operations @Solar Turbines

San Diego, CA, US

Operations leader driving safety, people development, Lean execution, and capacity improvements across multi‑shift manufacturing and tool shop operations.Led workforce flexibility and cross‑training initiatives, reducing single‑point dependencies and improving responsiveness for critical hot jobs and rework. Executed a strategic satellite relocation, reducing unnecessary motion waste by ~50% while improving material flow, safety, and equipment accessibility.Drove Lean and 5S improvements across tool shop, satellite, and warehouse areas to support new equipment installs, improve uptime, and enable future capacity growth.Championed EHS awareness and compliance, achieving zero incidents in one department and rapid corrective‑action closure in another through audits, engagement, and standard work.Partnered cross‑functionally with Engineering, Facilities, EHS, Planning, and Manufacturing leadership to deliver layout redesigns, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.