Manager Supply Chain

Jesse Ramirez

**** *. ******** *** ******, Texas 76900

325-***-**** Cell abh2r9@r.postjobfree.com

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Executive Summary

Led the manufacturing of medical devices for Johnson & Johnson for more

than 15 years. Led the implementation and validation of automatic equipment

(IQ, OQ, and PQ) with an annual return on investment of 1.2 million

dollars. Managed as an International Employee the transfer and start up

operations of a 350 employee Business Unit (assembly and packaging) of

cardiovascular needles for all US generating 9 million in tax avoidance.

Implemented Global Supply Chain System which replaced our ERP System that

we utilized for more than 10 years. Addressed customer's complaints using

the CAPA system that is recognized by FDA/QSR and ISO. Streamlined

operations using lean manufacturing, and the Six-Sigma process. P/L

experience in budgets of 22 million and 110 million in sales revenue.

Attorney General, Office Manager, San Angelo August 3, 2009 to January 8,

2010

Managed The Office of the AG. Processed claims for Child Support. Located

absent parents, Filed pleadings in 13 counties. Prepared cases for Court

for OAG Attorneys. Issued CAPIAS on parents who failed to pay child

support.

C&F Foods, Dallas TX June 2008 to July 2009

Plant Manager

Managed the manufacturing operations, warehouse, and distribution of food

for the southwestern states. Created a by-yearly budget (2+million

dollars). Monitored expenses on a weekly basis and made necessary

adjustments to meet / exceed forecast cost per hundred weight. Completed

employee evaluations and submitted pay increases to corporate. Monitored

the performance of employees (salary/wage) and made necessary adjustments.

Interviewed new employees for wage and salary position. Ensured all

employees, including Quality Assurance, complied with Federal FDA, OSHA,

and Environmental requirements. Provided product traceability for

FDA/customer inquires. Managed customer complaints. Achieved 32%

production increase and reduced the cost of product by 20% compared to

previous year. Received the first SILLIKER's Audit Golden Award for the

corporation. Saved over 100K dollars every six months for the corporation.

Oversee the construction of a Wipe Down Manufacturing area.

Contract Work September 2006-June 2008

Contracted work in the housing industry. Prepared and submitted bids for

home repairs. Acquired skilled workers to perform/complete

repairs/remodeling. Performed consulting work for BEPC using the Six-Sigma

methodology.

ETHICON, Inc. ( a Johnson & Johnson co.)

March 1988 to August 2006

Held various positions in the US and as an International Employee.

Sr. Lead Facilitator July-2003 to October-2006

Reported to the General Manger. Led the needles operations (Drilled,

Channel, Heat treat, and Laser needles). Coordinated with the VP of

engineering the transferred of the needle operations to Brazil, Germany,

and Cornelia Georgia. Validated the Cardiovascular products (MULTIPASS,

VICRYL PLUS) using SPC and DOE. Received certification on the Six-Sigma

methodology and saved $340,000.

Global Supply Chain January 2002 to July 2003

Worked with Corporate Project Supply Chain manager on the Implementation of

Global Supply Chain Systems using cross-functional teams across plants in

the U.S. and Latin America. Managed the training of 1,200 employees on the

ECCS. Validated and implemented the JD-Edward System to comply with QSR

regulations ( to replace our old ERP and MFG/PRO system). Designed and

supported implementation of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Ophthalmic Micro-Sutures July 1999 to January 2002

P/L responsibility for production lines 3, 4, and 5 (150) employees.

Introduced Operator Certification and eliminated Q.A. inspections.

Generated over 1 million dollars in annual savings by relocating the

Ophthalmic Micro surgical product to Texas. Redesigned the operations

using lean manufacturing, launched new package material, and implemented

SPC in product inspection. Implemented new internal product controls.

Graduated from the University of Phoenix, MBA.

Suture Sr. Process Lead Facilitator August 1994 to July 1999

Reported to the general manager. Had responsibility for 168 employees

(Control Release Process, swaging, winding and foil operation) and the

implementation of the Automatic Equipment ($750,000/ machine). Led the

selection and training of new employees for the automatic equipment. Led

the validation (IQ, OQ, and PQ for automatic equipment). Managed the CSV,

21 CFR part 11, validation. Implemented SPC and performed DOEs for the

ramp up of the Automatic Equipment. Generated over 1.2 million dollars in

ROI. Managed a contract with Texas A&M University to provide solution for

our CAPA system.

Needles Senior Facilitator October 1993 to August 1994

Led the Channel Needle Operation (three shifts, 78 employees). Implemented

the Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED). Saved 2 million dollars.

International Employee July 1991 to October 1993

Reported to the plant manager and VP of engineering Managed the transfer of

the PROLENE Gentle Bend product from Texas to Puerto Rico. Led the

transfer of all materials, equipment, training, and ramp up of the new

operation. Had P/L responsibilities for 350 employees, 6 supervisor, 3

engineers, and 10 Q.A. technicians (110 million dollar franchise).

Established Kanban system in P.R. Completed the validation of the new 100

Packaging Machine. Increased product fill rate 93%. Achieved 9 million

dollars in tax avoidance.

Was promoted to Lead Process Facilitator of the COBOL Business Unit.

Managed and had P/L responsibilities for 500 employees. Developed existing

supervisors, interviewed candidates for salary positions, and managed the

production of two special orders from Japan. 7.3 million dollars sales to

Japan in 6 months.

Continuous Flow Manufacturing Team January 1990 to July 1991

Conducted process flowcharting/mapping of the PROLENE Business Unit.

Worked in a team environment to determine value added and non-value added

activities in the operation. Reduced Product cycle time from 42 days to 30

days. Trained over 400 employees in the Continuous Flow Manufacturing

concept. Performed Process Simulation to stream line the operations and

identify and remove Process Constraints.

Supervisor Drill Needle Process March 1988 to January 1990

Supervised the Drilled Needle Process (Needlemaking, Heat Treat, Static

Anode, and Siliconizing). Supervised production of 250,000 needles per

day. Flowcharted and redesigned the operation. Reduced product cycle time

from 19.5 days to 7.25 days. Introduced operator certification (reduced

Q.A. headcount) and saved over $147,000 per year.

Education MBA - Global Management, University of Phoenix

BS - Computer Science, Angelo State University

Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification, Johnson & Johnson

Bilingual, U.S. Citizenship

Awards and Recognition

. Received the SILLIKER's Gold Recognition Award, (C & F Foods)

. Green Belt Certification Six-Sigma

. Recognition for launching new product MULTIPASS Needles

. Recognition for launching new product VYCRIL PLUS

. Recognition for implementing Global Supply Chain System

. ETHICON Silver Award, (Electronic Documentation)

. ETCHION Bronze Award, (Safety)

. ETHICON Bronze Award (Automation)

. ETHICON Bronze Award, (Miscount Detector)

. Puerto Rico Employee of the year and ETHICON QUALITY AWARD

. Vice President Of Operations Award, Cycle Time reduction

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