AL HERNANDEZ

**** *** ***** ** • Palm Harbor, FL 34684

336-***-**** • ac1bg4@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

Seasoned Industrial Engineer with broad experience in Production Management. Track record of cost reduction and productivity improvement in the manufacturing and service industries. Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing. Skilled communicator with ability to relate to all levels of management and employees. Bilingual - English/Spanish.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Cost Reduction ● Productivity Improvement ● Production Management

Space Planning ● Capacity Planning ● Direct / Indirect Labor Staffing

Business Plan Development ● Equipment Justification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Raytheon Company, Largo, FL • 3/15 - 10/16

Front Line Leader • Operations

Responsible for safety, training, and productivity of assembly and test operators. Oversaw product quality, hours per unit, and on time production of transmitter and transponder assemblies. Ensured company policies and procedures were followed, and took appropriate corrective action as needed. Responsible for all department assets, and the timely calibration of tools and equipment.

- Prioritized and adjusted work assignments, based on production schedule, material availability, and production challenges that arose.

- Worked closely with support team to address quality, logistics, process, or equipment issues, and meet shipping deadlines.

Wendover Art Group, Largo, FL • 2/13 - 3/15

Business Unit Leader / Production Supervisor • Mat Department

Responsible for safety, quality, cost, and productivity of mat department. Processes included mat cutting, print gluing, and picture assembly.

- Increased mat cutting from 2200 to 3100/day, by changing work methods and staffing levels.

- Instituted cross training and task flexing to balance workload and increase staff’s effectiveness. Output increased from 1400 to 1900 units/day.

Atrium Windows & Doors, Welcome, NC • 7/02 - 2/13

Production Supervisor • Operations • 7/07 - 2/13

Responsible for safety, quality, and productivity of high-volume production lines. Used Demand Flow Technology to increase production efficiency. Ensured adherence to company policies and procedures. Tracked and improved key performance metrics.

- Through productivity and quality improvements, and operator cross-training, improved line throughput 13%.

- Implemented process changes that reduced quality issues and customer complaints.

Lean Engineer • Lean Department • 2002 - 2007

Responsible for cost reduction, cycle time and quality improvement, capacity and space planning. Tested, redesigned, and introduced new components. Optimized product flow through Lean Manufacturing, line balancing, and workstation design.

- Streamlined manufacturing processes through line balancing, layout redesign, implementing 5S, and establishing kanban systems. Reduced staffing requirements by ten operators across three shifts, savings $250,000 annually.

American Express Company, Greensboro, NC • 1996 - 2001

Senior Industrial Engineer & Six Sigma Black Belt • Performance Engineering

Justified hardware purchases and software enhancements. Performed capacity analyses, process improvements, and cost reductions. Optimized space utilization.

- Justified the purchase of 1700 personal computers in lieu of leasing terminals, resulting in annual cost savings of $1.6 million across three call centers.

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., Detroit, MI • 1994 - 1996

Senior Industrial Engineer & Production Supervisor • Rear Axle Assembly

Optimized workplace layout and methods to reduce time standards. Determined direct and indirect labor requirements and manufacturing capacities. Identified, evaluated, and implemented productivity improvements.

- Reduced headcount of 2nd shift assembly operation by ten operators by increasing productivity on 1st shift from 55 to 75 pieces per hour.

- Supervised assembly department. Achieved a 20% throughput increase by improving first-time-quality from 73% to 92%.

IBM Corporation, Endicott, NY • 1984 - 1994

Buyer • Purchasing • 1993 - 1994

Supported interplant manufacturing with uninterrupted flow of materials by purchasing quality materials at a competitive cost, in adequate quantities, and on time.

- Saved $120,000 annually by reducing fixed costs in vendor’s contract.

Manufacturing Engineer • Cables & Hardware • 1990 - 1993

Oversaw cable assembly manufacturing and quality at vendors. Participated in the preparation for ISO 9001 certification.

- Assessed vendor quality improvement plans towards achieving six sigma quality.

- Developed metrics, customer survey, and Department Operating Manual for tracking and improving department’s product and service quality.

Industrial Engineer • Printed Circuit Boards • 1984 - 1990

Coordinated capacity planning for all manufacturing departments, including product allocation, manpower requirements, and equipment justification. Established and optimized time standards and product flow. Oversaw activities and projects of engineering staff.

- Coordinated development of five year business plans, including product cost, capacity, manpower, capital plan, and outsourcing requirements.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico

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