Armando Ramirez

Miami, FL.

Phone: 305-***-****

e-mail: ac6f0f@r.postjobfree.com

Skills &

Knowledge

Multinational Executive with more than 20 years of actual experience in Operations and Supply Chain (e-commerce) in the Food industry (Canned foods, Meats, Seafood, Coffee, Spirits & Wine, Dairy, Powder Drinks, Soft Drinks, Waters, Biscuits, Crackers, Fruits, Vegetables and Nutraceutical seeds) in Latin America, the Caribbean and the US, with direct impact in over 30 markets. Skills:

• Servant Leadership focused on people

• Skillful communicator

• Union Management

• Focused on Customer Service

• FMCG expert

• Results oriented

• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management (e-commerce)

• Engineering & Maintenance

• Extensive experience in Project Management

• Expert in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, IL6S, & High-Performance Work Systems

• Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9000/14000/22000)

• Full P&L Responsibility

Work

Experience

12-2017 (Current) Vanguard International Group. Miami, FL. EE. UU.

Industrial Operations Director.

Responsible for leading the construction of the new packing facility and the foundation of the company ́s Integrated Supply Chain, from the sourcing of the raw materials (table grapes, avocado & citrus), processing and delivery to the costumer (Export), to capitalize on the expected growth, under the precepts of continuous improvement, with revolutionary new technologies, better performance, cost, service and quality ratios. Optimum cost achievement is a critical point in this role, considering customer behavior and complexity with direct impact in the US and China ́s market. Products are table grapes, avocado & citrus. Reports to the GM / Board of Directors.

Project Management:

• Design, construction, installation and startup of an Integrated Automatic packing facility for table grapes, avocado & citrus (US $ 16 MM)

06-2007 (Current) Global Engineering & Consulting Miami, FL. EE. UU.

Co-Founder & Senior Consultant – Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Leadership. Designed and launched Global Engineering & Consulting as a multinational organization specializing in analytics engineering & capital Project management, creating value and operational excellence for our customers. Fully in charge of the Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain (e- commerce) & Leadership consulting business. Our goal is the performance optimization of companies by using Operational Excellence principles, establish plans for Cost Reduction, increase Operational Efficiency and encouraging People Leadership as catalysts for control and growth. Our mission is to create a better financial performance, both present and future for our associate companies and costumers. 01-2016 to 10-2017. Gandules Inc SAC. Lima, Peru.

Supply Chain Director.

Responsible for leading the transformation of the company ́s Integrated Supply Chain from End to End (Peppers, mangoes, pineapple, table grapes and Nutraceutical seeds), to capitalize on the expected growth, under the precepts of continuous B. Eng. Armando Ramírez

improvement, with revolutionary new technologies, better performance, cost, service and quality ratios, while building the needed talent pool to support this evolution. Strategic sourcing is a critical point in this role, considering market behavior and complexity in a special environment such as Latin America with direct impact in 30 different markets (including the US and Europe). manufacturing, planning, maintenance, QA, accounting & costing, warehousing & logistics, procurement, environment, safety, social responsibility, government affairs and community relations. Reports to the GM / Board of Directors. Project Management:

• Design, construction and installation of an Integrated Automatic Handling System for metal/glass cans (US $ 5.3 MM)

• Design and installation of an automatic filling and pasteurizing system for preserves (US $ 1.1 MM)

• Design, construction and installation of an Automatic IQF Freezing Plant for vegetables and fruits (US 7.5 MM)

• Design, construction and installation of an industrial wastewater treatment plant (US 1.8 MM)

• Design, construction and installation of a packaging plant for fresh vegetables and fruits (US 1.0 MM) 01-2015 to 12-2015. Austral Group SAA. Lima, Peru.

Plant Manager.

Fully in charge of the whole Supply Chain for two facilities, including Fishing Fleet, Manufacturing (Fish Flour, Oil, Canned, Frozen and Fresh), Planning, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Administration & Costing, Warehousing & Logistics, Piers Operations, HR, Environment, Health & Safety, Social Responsibility, Government Affairs and Community Relations. Manages internal and external crisis and establishes contingency plans to eliminate or minimize their impact on operations, coordinates resources to ensure optimal levels of reliability within budgetary parameters. Guarantees profitability. Encourages the implementation of improvement initiatives to ensure the achievement of objectives. Develops people and implements effective succession plans. Promotes compliance and safety to OHSAS and to “Safety as a Value”. Reports to the CEO/GM. Project Management:

• Design, construction and installation of a Processing and Freezing Line for Giant Squid and Mahi Mahi (US $ 0.5 MM) 07-2014 to 01-2015. Jamaica Beverages Limited (SM Jaleel Group). St. Catherine, Jam.

Plant & Operations Manager.

Leads all Manufacturing Operations (Fruit Concentrate, Dairy, Fruit Juice, Water and Carbonated SD) and Logistics (Procurement, Import/Export, Warehousing and Distribution) in the Country. Ensures healthy and consistent profits for the business. Responsible for the implementation of initiatives to improve production and to ensure the achievement of the objectives in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company. Sets the necessary actions to anticipate and meet customer needs. Develops Manufacturing Management Team and implements effective succession plans. Prepares budget requirements accurately and in a timely manner. Directs Problem solving. Ensures a safe working environment for all employees. Promotes culture that reflects the core values of the company. Authorizes expenditures of Manufacturing Operations. Authorizes employee’s hires. Reports to the Executive Board and Chief Manufacturing Officer.

Project Management:

• Design, construction and installation of a spring water Generation and Bottling Line (US$ 4.7 MM) Highlights:

*Annual Costs Reduction by 3.1% (Est. US$ 1.1 MM)

*Annual Yield Optimization by 6.1% (Est. US$ 1.6 MM)

*Structural Reorganization (Downsizing 9%)

*Improved Safety culture and conditions.

07-2014 to 01-2015. Jamaica Beverages Limited (SM Jaleel Group). St. Catherine, Jamaica.

General Manager (Interim).

Short-term assignment of a Senior Executive Manager to oversee a period of transition within the organization, accountable for continue growing the business in a sustainable & profitable way within a highly challenging economic environment, with full P&L accountability. Develop SM Jaleel Brands & products portfolio (Non-Carb.); achieve in depth market understanding; develop new & adapt existing product offerings according to local needs; increase customer base (KEY & RTM), develop the Team talent and harvest the next generation of Leaders. Also, responsible for the administration of functional and operational resources and all necessary processes to develop the business. Reports to the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer. Project Management:

• Design and implementation of New Route to Market (RTM) high performance model (Est. Annual Rev. US$ 4.9 MM) B. Eng. Armando Ramírez

Highlights:

*Annual Costs Reduction by 3.1% (Est. US$ 1.1 MM)

02-2013 to 07-2013. Mondelēz International. Barquisimeto, Ven.

Production Manager.

Plan, coordinates and controls the production process of the Biscuits and Wafers plant, ensuring compliance of the established production plan, in terms of quantity and time according to specifications. Plans, implements and controls budget of the area, considering criteria of rationality to improve profitability. Provides direction, leadership and constant coaching. Participate within their area of competence in the development of new products, improvement projects and investment. Presents the Plant Staff reports detailed financial and operational performance with deviations and their respective action plans. Leads culture change towards the implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts, IL6S and HPWS, directly in charge of the Production, Maintenance, QA, and Logistics & Distribution areas.

Highlights:

* 4% average improvement in Total YIELD, GE & OEE (Estimated US$ 3.1 MM in annual cost reduction). 01-2011 to 02-2013. Mondelēz International. Lima, Peru.

Project Manager.

Plan, coordinates and controls the expansion of the plant, ensuring the implementation of the agreed projects within the scope of budget, time and desired result, handle key aspects such as uncertainty properly, reduce or eliminate the risks, handles communications. Serves as the central axis in the interaction of business and marketing areas with Operations. Provides direction, leadership and constant coaching. Participate within their area of competence in the launch of new products and improvement projects and investment. Coordinates with the Sales team product requirements. Guarantees and exceeds the compliance of industrial safety, as well as good manufacturing practices through proper sanitary design of equipment. Delivers detailed financial and operational performance reports to both the local and regional Board. Project Management:

• Design, construction and installation of a Sweet Sandwich Cookie Production Line (US $ 20 MM)

• Design, construction and installation of a Salted Sandwich Cookie Production Line (US $ 2.7 MM)

• Design and installation of a New Energy Cookie Production Capability (US $ 3.6 MM) Highlights:

* Optimization of the purchase price and contract management (U.S. $ 420,000).

* 100% phasing compliance of spending and installation. 06-2009 to 01-2011. Mondelēz International. Barquisimeto, Venezuela.

Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

Plan, coordinates and controls engineering, maintenance and facilities operations, ensuring reliability of the machinery and equipment through the implementation of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs. Plans, implements and controls budget on all its dependencies, considering criteria of rationality to improve profitability. Manage parts stores, taking responsibility for stock purchases, conservation and cleaning, timely advice to the Purchasing Department, in the acquisition of products and supplies related to the area. Identifies saving initiatives that would reduce costs and drives the team to implement them. Provides support within their area of competence in improvement projects and investment, supports culture change towards the implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts. Ensures compliance with standards of hygiene and safety, as well as GMP ́s. Project Management:

• Design, construction and installation of a Self-Generation Electricity Station (US $ 6 MM) Highlights:

* Reduction of 16% (1050 hrs.) Downtime, which has a major positive effect on production capacity.

* Implemented Preventive Maintenance Plan in Dough Mixing and Ovens. 12-2005 al 03-2007 Alpina Productos Alimenticios S.A. Sopó, Colombia.

Production Manager.

Responsible to provide, organize, integrate, manage and control operations of all production areas of the fruit juices and fermented dairy products, ensure compliance with production plans, with efficient resource management and within the productivity and quality standards established. Oversee Production, Maintenance, and Logistics & Distribution areas. Constantly monitors performance and process losses. B. Eng. Armando Ramírez

Manages statistical data and KPI ́s. Supports implementation of LEAN manufacturing principles. Plans and manages budget of fixed and variable costs, including labor and investment. Puts in place plans to reduce costs to ensure market competitiveness of manufactured products. Delivers management reports about KPI compliance, including volume and SKUs, costs performance, production time, hours worked, absenteeism, which will measure the performance of actual man-hours. Highlights:

* Reduction of 11% waste in the manufacturing line of Yoghurt (U.S. $ 720,000). 03-2002 to 11-2005 Del Monte Foods Corp. Plover, United States.

Production Superintendent.

Management of Production, Maintenance & Quality areas in the manufacturing processes of Canned Vegetables, ensures seamless interdepartmental communication, suggests the necessary improvements, thus improving the quality of products, production times and reducing costs, oversees storage and handling of perishable commodities, inventory management, production planning, analysis and control of performance and process losses, statistical process control and KPI management, supports the LEAN manufacturing culture within the organization, ensures periodic application of performance evaluation of staff, ensuring proper implementation of necessary training programs, to achieve the expected levels of quality and productivity, participates in the budget planning and management. Highlights:

* 38% reduction of brine waste (U.S. $ 145,000).

* Increase of 25% efficiency in Vegetable Packaging and Labeling lines (U.S. $ 900,000). 10-1999 al 03-2002 Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. Milwaukee, United States.

General Supervisor.

Management of Production, Maintenance, Quality & Logistics areas (sausages, cured products, deboning and injection plant), storage and handling of perishable raw materials, inventory control and management of internal and external cold storage facilities, Optimal use and development of human and material resources according to financial policies, standards and technology, direct production planning, actively participates in the formulation and development of new products, KPI analysis and control of process losses, data management, statistical process control, directly involved in budget planning and management, primarily responsible for cost control and reduction, coordinates and reviews compliance with basic operating procedures and manufacturing techniques. Highlights:

* 20% waste reduction in the defrosting line (U.S. $ 130,000).

* Implementation of HACCP in ham & sausage production lines. 03-1997 to 06-1998 General Mills of Venezuela C.A. Cagua, Venezuela.

Production Supervisor.

Staff management, overall supervision of the manufacturing processes of canned foods, fresh pasta and pasta sauces, physical- chemical and microbiological analysis, perishable raw materials handling, inventory control and management, thermal processes

(cooking and freezing), KPI analysis and waste management, data management, statistical process control compliance. Develop, review and maintain updated job descriptions of staff, coordinate preventive maintenance of equipment, budget control, cost control and reduction.

Highlights:

* Reduction of 36% waste of the packaging process of Deviled Ham (U.S. $ 165,000). Education 2018. IE Business School: Distribution Channel Management and Retailing. 2018. University of Chile (EPOC): Fruits Postharvest Cold Chain Management. 2014. University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School): Operations Management Program. 2014. Tec Monterrey (EGADE Business School): MBA.

2011. Tec Monterrey (EGADE Business School): Management Skills Development. 2008. Siebel Institute of Technology: Brewing Technologist. 2005. University of Wisconsin-Madison: Bs. Industrial Engineer. 2001. Royal Agricultural & Veterinarian University: Meat Science Diploma. 1998. University of Minnesota – Twin Cities: Food Science and Nutrition Diploma. B. Eng. Armando Ramírez

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