Manager Project

Javier Juarez

***** ****** *******, *** *******, TX, 78259

Phone: 210-***-****, E-Mail: ************@******.*-****.***

Director of Operations / Director of Supply Chain

Versatile and highly competent supply chain & operations management professional offering nearly 23 years

of experience in working with multinational corporations. Demonstrated success in creating a supportive

environment for supply chain / operations staff development and the delivery of supply chain solutions.

Expert in actively seeking ways to control costs without compromising the quality of the services delivered.

Vital track record in managing the profit and loss of the facility operations. Ability to analyze issues, devise

continuous process improvements and incorporate initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations

and decrease overall expenses with minimal resources.

~ Implemented lean manufacturing and six sigma principals improving profitability while minimizing

waste and resources; 22% reduction on direct labor costs at Materials Marketing ~

~ Developed quality plans and end to end processes documentation reducing customer complaints

to below 1% at Materials Marketing ~

~ Developed and implemented business process to support a forecast of 1.5 billion razors per year

at Sonoco Packaging ~

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Logistics & Supply Chain Operations Multitasking in fast-paced environments

Contract Negotiation & Budgeting Articulate Oral and Written Communication

P & L Management & Financial Operational Standards Quick Problem Resolution & Decision Making

Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities Client Relationship Management

Distribution, Safety & PL Oversight Transportation & Warehouse Management

Continuous Improvement, Quality & Cost Control Continuous Process Improvement and Innovation

Revenue Margins Monitoring Team Building, Training and Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MATERIALS MARKETING, SAN ANTONIO, TX 2008 – 2014

Materials Marketing is a fully integrated manufacturer of hand carved architectural and dimensional stone. It owns and

operates its fabrication facilities in Mexico and showrooms in the USA.

Director of Operations

Ensured that the company’s everyday activities run smoothly, throughout daily meetings to review the ‘Score

Card’ with all the KPI’s. Monitored revenue margins and operational efficiency, implemented new directives

for growth. Liaised between sales and manufacturing capacity through rough cut capacity planning meetings.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Successfully handled $9MM P&L responsibility, 7 directs and 153 indirect reports

Introduced Italian white marbles on the array of products increasing sales by 8% (0.8MM)

Identified KPI and created a scorecard to have a snap shot of the operations results per shift every

morning

Implemented lean manufacturing and six sigma principals improving profitability while

minimizing waste and resources; 22% reduction on direct labor costs

Directed Statistical Process Control (SPC) implementation for Quality metrics and a traceability

system to better identify the root cause of problems

Rebuilt management team, stabilized daily operations and improved quality metrics to 10,000ppm

Merged the two manufacturing plants in Mexico with a total investment of $6MM

Developed quality plans and end to end processes documentation reducing customer complaints

to below 1%

SONOCO PACKAGING, DEVENS, MA / SONOCO LODZ PACK CENTER, LODZ, POLAND 2005 – 2008

Sonoco is a multi billion dollar global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective solutions and display

and packaging services.

Value Stream Manager (2006 –2008)

Responsible for the overall supply chain from start to finish identifying operations bringing value to it from the

ones that does not and eliminating waste. Applied lean techniques to improve processes in a continuous

improvement cycle. Conducted product routings audits to comply with standard costs.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Managed value stream mapping, process audits and continuous improvement events to optimize the

operation

Consistently met cost savings initiatives of $400K/year every year

Handled daily routing audits and monitored gross margins per machine (40 machines) per shift

Increased over 98% on time delivery performance

Launched the new Gillette Fusion razors in America and Canada

Received the supplier certification by Gillette to certify the performance / safety / housekeeping /

production metrics of suppliers

Headed the supply chain in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S with safety, 6 Sigma,

Kaizen events and lean manufacturing

Involved in labor variance, gross margin monitoring per machine and routings audits

Received Osha STAAR VPP Award managing 12 directs and 270 indirect employees

Maintained productive employee relationships as well as drove employee satisfaction

Project Manager (2005 – 2006)

Coordinated and successfully executed machinery movement from one location to the other; ensured

systems readiness for production control and supply chain as well as processes review and implementation.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Developed reconciliation process, new products introductions & warehouse internal supply for

better flow on the end to end process flow

• Relocated an old manufacturing facility in Hemel Hempsted, England to a new one in

Lodz, Poland

• Developed and implemented business process to support a forecast of 1.5 billion razors

per year

• Successfully developed operational process to control introduction of new products

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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES

DeWolff Boberg & Associates, Hilton Head, SC 2004 – 2005

Management Consultant

Cemex México SA de CV (Cement company), Mexico City, MX 2002 – 2003

Logistics Coordinator

Nypro México SA de CV, Monterrey, MX 2000 – 2002

Material & Logistics Manager

Axtel (Telephone carrier), Monterrey, MX 1998 – 2000

Project & Repair Services Manager

Alestra, AT&T México, Monterrey, MX 1997 – 1998

Process Manager

Kodak Monterrey, Monterrey, MX 1991 – 1997

Materials Manager (1996 – 1997)

Quality Assurance Manager (1991 – 1996)

ACADEMIC DETAILS

Global MBA 2003

Thunderbird, The School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ

MBA 1991

UANL, Graduate School of Industrial Engineering and Administration, Monterrey, MX

BS (Industrial Engineering & Administration) 1989

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MX

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PC & Mac, SAP, Sage Accpac, Microsoft Office suite, WinSPC, iOSX and Windows

LANGUAGES

SPANISH (Native) ENGLISH (Fluent) FRENCH (Basic)

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