Antonio Cachazo

DBA - MBA - BSBM

**** ****** *** ***, ** Paso, TX 79911 * Cell: 915-***-**** * ac20rh@r.postjobfree.com 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

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