Louis Gamboa

Email: abqavc@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ** ******* *******

City: Norwalk

State: CT

Zip: 06855

Country: USA

Phone: 203-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $150,000

Willing to Relocate

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Louis E. Gamboa

203-***-**** abqavc@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR OPERATIONS / MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE

Qualified for key impact role as strategic and tactical business partner

Accomplished senior manager with expertise in all aspects of operations, P&L, manufacturing, production, logistics, engineering, hazardous waste mgmt. and environmental compliance. Track record of turnaround performances improving production efficiency, profitability, customer satisfaction, quality, and safety.

Direct process management initiatives and performance-based low cost solutions that deliver on quality, efficiency, safety, service and agility. Implementing Lean /Continuous Improvements methodologies and Quality Management Systems for immediate productivity, bottom-line, and revenue improvements.

Experience leading global outsourcing negotiations and integration of multimillion-dollar business acquisition. Hands-on, cross-cultural team leadership. Engage teams on Discipline of Execution and drives collaboration toward goal achievement. Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.

Core competencies include:

Cost Optimization & Profit Growth Strategic Operations & Manufacturing Management

Lean Six Sigma / GMP / ISO Quality Processes Quality & Customer Satisfaction Improvements

Operations Turnarounds / M&A/ Integration Union negotiations, collective bargain agreements

Environmental, Health and Safety programs Budgetary Planning & Total Cost of Ownership

Certifications at Bryant University, RI:

Six Sigma Black Belt * Effective Lean Management *World Class Operations Management

Strategic Analysis Decision Making * Strategic Supply Chain Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PSC Environmental Services Providence, RI July/2012-present

Environmental and Industrial Service Organization; $900M annual revenue

GENERAL MANAGER. Providence, RI (New England and NY area)

Leading day to day management of all Plants as an entire business unit; Introduced matrix oriented production practices while implementing strict cost management, accurate inventory and precise operating control measures that are delivering revenue, margin growth and sustained 24%+ EBITDA since July/12.

* Conceptualized, budgeted and executed a comprehensive Lean 6 Sigma strategy restructuring practices to focus on cost efficiencies, logistics, operations process improvements and hazardous waste process optimization while maintaining regulatory and environmental compliance.

* Championed Continuous Improvements initiatives; incorporated Daily Management practices with new Key Performance Indicators for Waste Process Optimization, Performance, Compliance, Safety, and 5S.

* Elevated staff morale and performances by synchronizing operational processes and people performances achieving specific targets. Motivated and engaged all facilities on H&S programs with outstanding results

Morin Corp. (Kingspan Group) Bristol, CT April 2011-July 2012

Manufacturer of Building materials; 3 manufacturing facilities CT / CA / FL; $93M annual revenue

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Immediately tapped to bring newly acquired business unit, Morin Corp. into profitability; Spearheaded turnaround strategy that delivered positive $2.4M bottom line improvements in just 1 year, by focusing on cost efficiencies, workflow, safety, labor and capacity optimization, energy savings and continuous improvements

Reorganized management and drove manufacturing efficiency with accountability on execution of new processes and procedures, JIT for procurements, inventory control measures and new freight management

* Implemented companywide Lean 6Sigma strategy focusing on immediate Operations improvements

* Improved manufacturing productivity by synchronizing order entry process, scheduling and procurements on a JIT system reducing lead times, inventory, labor hours and scrap; delivering quality products on time.

* Reduced value of quality claims from 6.5% to 1.75% improving customer satisfaction-developed new Quality Manual and Quality Control procedures; implemented root cause analysis and corrective actions.

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Zumtobel Lighting / LSI Highland, NY March 2008-April 2011

International architectural lighting manufacturer; 360 employees; $100M annual revenue

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Led turn-around strategy that returned net loss business into profitability; Led negotiation and integration of $25M business acquisition (LSI) as Plant Manager; Promoted to Director of Operations reporting to CEO with full P&L accountability for all manufacturing operations

* Implemented Lean Manufacturing structure and Continuous Improvements practices across the entire company; led management training, Kaizen events and production floor upgrades/redesign.

* Turned around key plant in critical condition, delivered above the financial case for positive merger into lucrative high end architectural lighting fixtures market.

* Developed, executed emergency strategic plan in newly integrated facilities in NY and NJ to overcome economic recession. Instituted drastic measurements and austerity, reducing cost and enhancing yield.

Successfully renegotiated union contract, reducing workforce 20% and workweek to 36 hours.

Lean Manufacturing Consultant: CPP Global, Stratford, CT

Independent consultant for Plastic Mold Injection manufacturer of containers for the beauty industry; Coordinated, executed a strategic plan for the merging and integration of 3 newly acquired businesses into a 24/7 operation, achieving significant improvements in Plant Management, OTD and productivity gains. Coordinated with an experienced Quality and Engineering team all processes and procedures for ISO 9001 qualification

Tiffany & Co. Cumberland, RI 3/2003-3/2008

World`s leading manufacturer of precious metal diamond jewelry; 8,000 employees; $2.5B in sales worldwide

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Oversaw production of precious metals components and finished goods for company with $2.5B+ in sales worldwide-40% of sales were in the US market. Managed 5 Production Departments with 8 direct reports and 400 indirect reports. Drove continuous improvement initiatives and performance indicators.

* Directed and coordinated outsourcing negotiations and qualification processes for labor intensive hand-polishing operations from manufacturing facilities in RI and NY to low-cost manufacturers in Mexico.

Maintained strict quality standards and "made in the USA" status.

Negotiated contracts that still convey $1.5M in cost savings annually.

* Championed Kaizen events, Six Sigma methodology, and state-of-the-art casting equipment to streamline production workflow and improve first pass quality on gold and platinum castings.

Secured profits, significant cost savings and positive ROI in 1 year of implementation.

Increased manufacturing capacity with 24/7 casting, polishing, and Mass finishing operations.

Kenney Manufacturing Co. Warwick, RI 1/1998-3/2003

Global consumer product company and industry leader in product development, logistics, and value added services.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Managed manufacturing operations, introduced and coordinated Just in Time scheduling system for a variety of metal roll forming equipment, large capacity Powder Coating System, heat sealing equipment and plastic mold injection equipment in a high volume, high quality, and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

* Introduced Lean Manufacturing principles to the workforce. Provided training, organized Kaizen events, and Value Stream Mapping-modified production floor layout, introduced new automation, and improved WIP workflow. Secured profits and significant cost savings while maintaining strict quality standards.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration. Universidad of Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1997

Advanced Business studies at Bryant University, Rhode Island, 2006 - 2010

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