Lester Oliva
About Lester Oliva
Lester Oliva is a Production Planner at Smiths Detection in Edgewood, Maryland, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in inventory control and logistics, with previous roles at Smiths Detection and ROYSPEC Purchasing Services.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Lester Oliva currently serves as a Production Planner at Smiths Detection in Edgewood, Maryland. He has held this position since 2021 and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include developing Work In Progress (WIP) reports, verifying inventory counts with production teams, and managing customer demand. He collaborates with the OTI team to update promise dates in SAP, ensuring that production aligns with customer expectations.
Previous Experience at Smiths Detection
Before his current role, Lester Oliva worked at Smiths Detection as an Inventory Control Supervisor from 2020 to 2021 and as an Inventory Control Coordinator/Logistics Specialist from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure, he focused on inventory management and logistics, contributing to the efficiency of operations within the company. His experience in these roles laid the foundation for his current responsibilities in production planning.
Professional Background
Lester Oliva began his career at ROYSPEC PURCHASING SERVICES as a Shipping Receiving Clerk, where he worked from 2008 to 2014. This six-year experience provided him with a solid understanding of logistics and supply chain processes. His background in shipping and receiving has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in inventory control and production planning.
Education and Training
Lester Oliva studied Aeronautical Science with a concentration in Business Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned an Associate's Degree from 2012 to 2013. He also pursued studies in Computer Science at the Community College of Baltimore County from 2021 to 2024. Additionally, he attended Middle River Aviation, where he achieved a Commercial Pilot certification along with a Certified Flight Instructor rating, completing his training from 2008 to 2015.
Contributions to Production Efficiency
In his role as Production Planner, Lester Oliva actively participates in programs and projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency, such as Continuous Improvement and Kaizen initiatives. He ensures compliance with U.S. export control and security regulations in production planning. Furthermore, he proposes and evaluates recovery plans when shop floor output does not meet the production plan, demonstrating his commitment to operational excellence.