SUMMARY:

Results driven manager in manufacturing and distribution. Proficient in keeping the company organized while keeping costs down. Experienced at managing performance and motivating staff on an individual and team level. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize workloads to meet goals and deadlines and exhibit a strong drive to succeed while building value.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Operations Management Process Improvement Microsoft Great Plains Warehouse Operations Materials Management ISO 9001 Production Management Cross functional Team Leadership Hiring and SAP Supply chain Management Problem solving skills Inventory Management Retail Planning Order Fulfillment Purchasing Project Management Procurement Merchandising Team Building Sourcing Compliance Budget Management Safety SAP Implementation Hiring and Strong organization skills Microsoft Word / Excel

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Manufacturing Manager, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Plan, maintain, and manage manufacturing, inventory, and purchasing processes and execution.
• Developed and executed process improvements for cycle counting and purchasing.
• Analyzed and reported on manufacturing data and performance.
• Drive improvements/results in terms of Safety, Quality, and Efficiency including ISO 9001 .
• Inventory accuracy from 95% to 99%.

Confidential

Director of Operations, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Director of all shipping and production areas with experience in logistics, quality control, process improvements, inventory management and manufacturing.
• Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
• Managed all shipping, production, inventory, quality control, returns and maintenance departments to achieve operational goals.
• Proven skills in developing quality control and process improvements in operations for $200,000,000 million annual sales company.
• Demonstrated expertise in reducing costs by 15%, increasing revenues by 20%, and minimizing employee turnover by 20%.
• Supported CEO with daily operational functional reports and analyses.
• Managed the $30,000,000 annual operations budget successfully with all departments working efficiently with limited down time.
• Oversaw the domestic and international imports and exports of manufacturing goods.
• Managed 400 employees, 14 supervisors and three managers. 500,000 square feet of warehouse and manufacturing space in 3 locations.

Production manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed the production schedule for filling, mixing, aeresol and kits departments.
• Collaborated with purchasing and sales departments to maintain adequate inventory levels of finished products to ensure no back orders or low inventory levels for over 2,000 products.
• Collaborated with the Maintenance department to execute the efficient schedule of up keep on machinery.
• Ensured that all departments operated efficiently and running with minimal down time.

Planning manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed the production schedule for the mixing of chemicals in 30 different tanks and filling product in 25 different lines.
• Managed the accuracy of work orders and results driven accuracy of product delivery to finished goods warehouse.
• Oversaw inventory levels of finished products to ensure no back orders or low inventory levels and daily sales totals - total inventory equaled over $50,000,000.
• Directed all transfers of finished products to other locations on a timely schedule.
• Managed schedules of production, mixing, kits and aerosol in excel spreadsheet.

Confidential

VP of Manufacturing/Plant Manager, TX

Responsibilities:

• Managed all plant operations which included the supervision of three production managers, 13 supervisors and 300 employees.
• Produced over 2000 finished goods per day.
• Managed the purchasing of raw materials, trim supplies, finished goods and purchased over $100,000 of inventory weekly.
• Maintained on time delivery, efficiency, quality, and safety for the entire operation.
• Responsible for improving on time delivery from 75% to 95% on scheduled ship dates.
• Responsible for the overall plant efficiency which improved from 87% to 98% efficiency.
• Conducted all employee interviews, hiring, terminations, disciplinary actions of all employees.
• Managed the quarterly physical inventories including raw goods, trim supplies, and finished goods. Inventory level at $5,000,000 quarterly.
• Controlled costs for each department and achieved sales goals for the entire plant. Plant sales were at $18 million annually.
• Responsible for increasing sales from $15,000,000 to $18,000,000 in sales.
• Directed and managed all shipping, production, returns and maintenance. 200,000 square feet of warehouse and manufacturing space in 2 locations.

Production Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed production employees of five sewing lines and cutting room.
• Production at 1,500 finished units per day.
• Managed the overall efficiency and quality of production lines; Overall efficiency increased from 85% to 95%.
• Responsible for the overall efficiency, quality and safety of plant operations.
• In charge of 6 supervisors and 2 managers.

Building Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed silk screen department and finished goods warehouse.
• Silk screen efficiency improved from 80% to 92%.
• Finished goods warehouse went from shipping 2 day to 1 day and shipped over 150 different customers a day.
• In charge of two supervisors and 40 employees.
• Responsible for overall efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Managed daily shipments and daily production.