ARTURO CANDELARIA

**** ********** **, ****** *****, TX Phone 469-***-**** acslh5@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-oriented Operations and Manufacturing professional with extensive expertise in operational responsibilities including P&L, strategic planning and multi- site management. Professional with focus in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, Safety, Quality and Cost reduction initiatives, who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse high performance teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries, and fast-paced environments. Strong team contributor with highly valued organizational, multi sites leadership management, global supply chain, strategic planning, global quality & lean management skills. EXPERIENCE

FleetPride Inc. Irving, TX (Automotive Industry) 2013 - 2015 Director of Manufacturing

Responsible to lead fast and slow-paced, multi-site manufacturing business in 3 different portfolios.

Developed Financial P&Ls for multi facilities and portfolios.

Developed manufacturing budgets and financial KPIs. SQDC

Implemented Safety Behavioral Programs; Reduced OSHA recordable by 89%.

Developed a quality management system improving product quality from 9,700 to 720 DPPMs.

Implemented a demand-planning process improving schedule attainment from 63% to 98%.

Restructured manufacturing reducing from 8 to 5 facilities to improve business strategy and cost.

Reduced controllable cost by 24% in Brakes & 19% in Transmissions categories.

Developed & trained plant managers in lean manufacturing to achieve yearly objectives.

Integrated 6 manufacturing plant in CMMS (Web computerized maintenance management system).

Introduced Lean manufacturing culture; 6S, Visual Factory, Standard Work, TPM and PM.

Introduced new technology to improve product quality and reliability. Newell Rubbermaid 2003 – 2013

Lenox Division, East Longmeadow, MA (Metallurgy Industry) Sr. Global Manager Quality & Operational Excellence (5 Years) Responsible for Global Quality Assurance and Lean Implementation in Lenox & Hilmor Divisions

Implemented global business process strategies, such as vendor management systems, global CAR process, problem solving (DMAIC & 8D’s) and lean manufacturing culture and tools; Policy deployment, VSM, 5S, Visual Factory, SMED, Standard Work, TPM & Six Sigma to improve business KPIs.

Improved global customer satisfaction improving internal & external quality systems & infrastructure

(Incoming, Metallurgical lab, Calibration, Auto inspection, ISO, CAR & NPD processes).

Reduced YOY customer returns by 25%, implementing a global data collection & CAR processes and leading engineering and quality teams for continuous improvements.

Improved global supplier’s quality performance from 9,000 DPPMs to 3,000 DPPM using Supplier Quality Management tools, PPAP, and NPD processes

Improved inventory accuracy from 95% to 99.1% implementing new manufacturing process controls and SAP management tools.

Improved Safety from 40 to 11 OSHA recordable accidents through 5S, Visual Factory, Ergonomics, and Safety Excellence Leadership program.

Integrated global distribution centers, sales and suppliers through ERP, Salesforce.com, Web CAR and electronic KPIs.

Engagement resource group Chair. Implemented marketing and engagement initiatives to improve Newell Hispanic employee’s engagement by 20% YOY.

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Levolor Division, Douglas, Arizona

Plant Manager (5 Years)

Responsible for 2 facilities operating results with multi portfolios (Décor, Tools & Medical)

Introduced Lean manufacturing, Safety Leadership program and QMS through Policy Deployment exceeding business KPIs such as Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Reduced from $8.3M to $4.1M inventory implementing Kanban systems, VMI and a strategic planning model in Juarez facility and form $7M to $3.2M in Agua Prieta facility.

Reduced 30% Indirect Headcount, 40% DL, improving 40% efficiency utilizing VSM, Standard work, SMED, TPM and Kanban implementation; RM & WIP.

Reduced Multi-plants MRO yearly expenses from $3M to $1.2M utilizing different techniques such as consignments, VMI, SKU rationalization, automated replenishment, PM programs.

Reduced 40% down time implementing strategic planning, level loading, Kanban, SMED, TPM and PM program.

Consolidated and moved 5 plants to a low cost region and launched a new medical solutions business achieving OI goals.

Improved 70% Safety Recordable (Bets Safety Performance Plant Award) and Quality performance from 85K to 1.5K DPPMs (Best Quality Performance Plant Award) introducing Safety Leadership program, Ergonomics, QMS and Lean Manufacturing.

Improved Scrap by 20% YOY in Roll Forming through 6 Sigma & Problem Solving techniques.

Reduced from 8 to 2% down time implementing TPM and PM programs and reduced $300K inventory implementing Kanban system in Roll Forming area.

Developed Levolor high performance teams through training, strategic development plans and development tracking system.

Danaher Motion, Juarez, Mx

Operations and DBS Manager (Multi-Industry) 2001 – 2003 Responsible to implement lean manufacturing tools achieving strategic plans in global facilities.

Implemented & trained Lean manufacturing tools in Danaher facilities such as 5S, Visual Factory, Policy Deployment, VSM, Std. Work, SMED, TPM, VRK, 3P and Six sigma tools; Sustained and demonstrated results.

Moved a manufacturing plant from Bristol, CT to Mexico, utilizing lean tools techniques and meeting budget goals and time line with no customer impact.

Improved 20% down time in Injection Molding area using SMED and TPM lean tools.

Improved from 3 up to 12 Inventory turns implementing material processes techniques such as Kanban and VMIs.

Improved product lead-times from 20 & 14 days to 2, 3, 5 & 6 days Utilizing Kanban, Standard Work – one piece flow, and TPM tools.

Increased Equipment Uptime from 75% to 95% Using TPM and SMED tools.

Led a new Danaher facility transfer from a conventional to a World Class Manufacturing plant. General Electric/Industrial Systems, Juarez, Mix. (Electrical Motors Industry) Advance Manufacturing Engineer 1998 – 2001

Responsible to coordinate multi Six Sigma projects to achieve productivity goals. EDUCATION

BS Industrial Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX. ARTURO CANDELARIA

CORE COMPETENCIES

Customer focused Multi-Site Leader Financial Skills Bilingual English-Spanish

Results Oriented Strong Analytical Skills Strategic Agility Team Player

Problem Solver Strong Interpersonal Skills Lean/Six Sigma Oriented Innovator

Six Sigma Green Belt Strong Leadership Skills People Engagement High Passion

Budget Planning Global Supply Chain Safety/Ergonomics Inclusion & Diversity

Business assessment Strategic Planning CMMS Process Oriented

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