Antonio Cachazo
DBA - MBA - BSBM
**** ****** *** ***, ** Paso, TX 79911 * Cell: 915-***-**** * *********@*****.*** Senior Executive Summary
Qualifications for Director of Operations
Develops business process improvements, utilizing leadership and coaching skills, technological understanding, creating a positive team-based work environment, and exceptional relationship management fostering revenue growth, cost savings, compliance, and improved productivity with over 15 years of experience leading and managing operational facilities in both Mexico and the U.S. Key Proficiencies include:
Multi-Facilities
Oversight
Hands-On Plant
Operations
Management
Strong Written and
Verbal
Communication Skills
Solid Analytical and
Problem Solving Skills
Lean Manufacturing
Techniques
Regulatory
Compliance
Microsoft Office Suite
Positive Labor
Relations
Proactive,
Resourceful and
Accountable
Meet deadlines
Bilingual (English
and Spanish)
Career Highlights:
Led the operational international growth to the creation of multiple new facilities for production, warehousing, and distribution in both El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Conceptualized, developed and led the deployment of a Real-Time Production & Inventory Control Computer System. Today, one of the most competitive weapons in the textile recycling industry.
Designed, developed, and facilitated the Company’s Leadership Development Program.
Understanding of regulatory compliance in the fields of labor, safety, CTPAT, and customs.
Extensive academic and professional development.
Rapidly adapted to new industries, positions, and fields of responsibility. PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRACK OVERVIEW
Mid-West Textile Company
Vice President of Operations 2010- 2017
Plant Manager 1999-2010
Warehouse Manager 1998-1999
Quality Assurance Manager 1997-1998
Production Supervisor 1997
Ford Motor Company
Ford Marketing Institute Coordinator 1995-1997
Inventory Control Analyst 1995
Marketing Research Analyst 1994-1995
Exports Analyst – Internship 1994
United States Army E-4 Specialist – M1A1 Tank Driver 1988 to 1990 EDUCATION
WALDEN UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN
Doctor of Business Administration (ABD)
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO, El Paso TX
Master of Business Administration - General Management UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Santa Teresa, NM
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
INSTITUTO UNIVERSITARIO DE NUEVAS PROFESIONES, Venezuela Associate Degree with Concentration in Foreign Trade - UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLOGICA DEL CENTRO, Venezuela
Studies in Information Systems Analysis
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
360Training.com - OSHA Authorized Trainer
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Outreach Training Certificate CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, NY
Certificate Managing for Execution
DALE CARNEGIE, El Paso, TX
Certificate on Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Success TEXAS MANUFACTURING ASSISTANCE CENTER / UTEP, El Paso, TX Lean Manufacturing Management and Techniques
THUNDERBIRD – The Gavin School of International Business, Glendale, AZ Executive Certificate in International Marketing
AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, El Paso, TX
Certificate in Management
PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRACK DETAIL
Mid-West Textile Company 1997 to Present
Vice President of Operations 2010- 2017
Provided overall leadership and direction for all operational activities of the organization, including production, purchasing, warehousing, logistics, quality, engineering, security, facilities, and customer service activities in both El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico with variable staff of up to 700 people in 6 facilities with over 400,000 square feet. As part of the strategic management team, prepared, reviewed and approved budgetary plans to manage spending, labor, material, and overheads, as well as new areas of opportunities in the areas of technology, processing, and human capital development. Operational Senior Executive contributor to the development of strategic planning, scenario analysis, and forward direction yearly plan development. Notable Accomplishments:
Successfully expanded production operations to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Certified 2 facilities as CTPAT facilities.
Successfully attracted, maintain, and developed multiple leaders in the organization, including the three Plant Managers (1 for the US and 2 for Mexico)
Plant Manager 1999-2010
Oversaw the overall production, warehouse, project engineering, safety, maintenance, and information systems activities companywide with a staff of 470 people. Coordinated all activities in four facilities and a fleet of 20 storage trailers. Notable Accomplishments:
Increased production rate and productivity improvements from 800,000 to 1,750,000 lbs./week.
Successfully expanded warehousing operations facilities to a total of 4 facilities with over 300,000 square feet in both Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
Warehouse Manager 1998-1999
Oversaw the receiving, shipping, packaging, warehousing and inventory control activities companywide with a staff of 30 people. Coordinated all activities in two warehouses facilities and a fleet of over 50 storage trailers. Notable Accomplishments:
Successfully implemented an in-house designed inventory, quality, and ordering taking computer systems.
Implemented barcoding and manage the implementation and inventory changeover.
Negotiated contracts with packaging and transportation suppliers that resulted in thousands of dollars in savings.
Quality Assurance Manager 1997-1998
Oversaw the overall quality activities and initiatives companywide with a staff of 5 people. Coordinated product inspections, training and corrective actions required. Defined a comprehensive quality system. Supported sales in the conduction of a field market research in Latin America, including: Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Honduras.
Production Supervisor 1997
Oversaw production activities with a 70 people staff. Responsible for volume, quality, yield, personnel performance management and labor cost for the assigned area. Defining production standards that resulted in predictable performance. Reduced work-in-process inventory backlogs from 1 million lbs. to 300 thousand lbs. Improved layouts and material handling. Ford Motor Company 1994 to 1997
Ford Marketing Institute Coordinator 1995-1997
Identified training needs, developed training material, coordinated events, negotiated with suppliers, and conducted sessions in Venezuela and Colombia.
Inventory Control Analyst 1995
Purchased, controlled inventory and provided dealership assistance for the aftermarket parts of vehicles from Japan, Korea, and United States. Assisted in the coordination of the Q1 Quality Award Program Certification for the Parts Distribution Center. Key participant in the achievement of the Q1 Award for the distribution facility (2nd in the World).
Marketing Research Analyst 1994-1995
Planned and coordinated all market research and promotional activities for Ford and Motorcraft brands aftermarket parts for Venezuela and Colombia. Reengineered, with the help of a team, the logistics of aftermarket parts to Colombia; generating savings of about US$ 5 million in 3 years. Selected and developed the parts distribution partnership to service the Colombian market.
Exports Analyst – Internship 1994
Designed within a team the deployment of the vehicle export process from the Valencia Plant in Venezuela to Colombia.
COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERING
El Paso Camino Real Rotary Club Member since 2012
Past-President 2015-2016