Production Manager
Resume:
Imanol Riguero
Rowlett, TX ****9
acrkw5@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications Summary
Broad based background in all aspects of Operations Management. Proven ability to improve revenues and profits, reduce costs, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. Demonstrated effectiveness managing multiple projects and functions and resolve complex issues in a timely cost efficient manner.
Project Planning & Management
6S Applications
Kaizen
Strategic & Operations Planning
Policies, Processes & Procedures
Plant & Equipment Management
Quality & Productivity Improvements
Labor Control & Cost Analysis
Inventory & Materials Management
Lean Manufacturing
Contract & Agreement Negotiations
Cycle & Lead Time Reduction
Production Planning & Scheduling
Environmental & Safety Compliance
Vendor Liaison & Negotiations
Staffing, Supervision & Training
Recognized for building highly efficient teams and cultivating positive relationships and strategic alliances. Technical capabilities include: SAP,ADP, MAS 90, MAS 200 + Apparel, AS 400, window XP, MS Excel, MS Word, Power Point and HQMS. Successful in start up and transitional situations. 100% Bi lingual – English/Spanish. Excellent communications, negotiations, organizational, and analytical skills.
Selected Career Accomplishments
Initiated at Serta Simmons a new Hour X Hour process among all the Production departments that reduce time per piece by 15% and increased over $ 8,000,000 in sales annually.
Track daily performance at Serta Simmons, verify Supervisors counter measures and ensure recovery plans are in place for missed targets.
Drove continuous improvement culture at CertainTeed by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
Increased production capacity by 15% at CertainTeed by redefining and restructuring work flows which enabled the company to consistently meet or exceed promised manufacturing and delivery turnaround times and enabled the company to more accurately forecast and more capable of accommodating demand fluctuations.
Selected as Team Leader for Kaizen event at Rubbermaid. Established process to train new employees decreasing turnover 27% during busiest months of year.
Provide coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement at CertainTeed to team leaders and associates to promote the growth and development of the Production team
Devised standard job duty list for the Lines Facilitators among four crews rat Rubbermaid resulting on less machine downtime, less quality errors and improved production efficiency on all crews.
Increased 5S score 10% on entire crew (90 employees and 80 machines) over last 6 months resulting in better production efficiency and lower employee turnover.
Established more efficient methods of labeling the product by adding automatic labelers inside de cage next to the machine. By adding this method I was able to increase production by 3% and save an average of 160K of annual labor to the company. orders shipped per day 40%..
Trained employees at Rubbermaid with STOP (Safety Training Observation Program) from DuPont. Reduced incidents of whole department from 3 to 1 in 5 month period.
Created excel report to track down damage pieces percentage in every department of company. Facilitated training and motivated employees including supervisors. Reduced damage percentage from 4 % to less than 1 % within 2 months. Increased profit $31,000 annually.
Prepared and presented proposal to purchased six batteries strapping guns at shipping department to improve on previous time spent (160 hours per day) to close 200 giant Dog Bed boxes with lids. Reduced daily hours 20% and labor cost $45,000 annually.
Established more efficient shipping methods at Packing and Shipping Department by adding conveyors and different merchandise picking methods. Administered and coordinated training to employees. Increased orders shipped per day 40%.
Imanol Riguero
Resume, Page 2 Imanol Riguero
8118 Sailors St.
Rowlett, TX 75089
acrkw5@r.postjobfree.com
Selected Career Accomplishments (continued)
Develop open lines of communication to continually monitor employee attitudes and concerns and implement appropriate actions with input from Human Resources
Revised payment method in four of seven departments from Hourly to Piece rate by timing and analyzing all operations in every department. Results: Increased production average of 25% in each department and reduced labor costs $350,000 annually.
Trained transitioned unskilled labor force into a culturally diverse staff by trained them in current technology. Reduced employee turnover from 20 % to 5 % within a year.
Attained contract with a well-known company where labor costs were initially very high. Presented proposal to buy Tape machine. Reduced labor cost 25% generating savings of $74,880 annually.
Established partnership with company in China and Pakistan to purchase raw materials and finished products without affecting quality of products. Traveled to China, inspected factories, and negotiated final agreement. Increased profit $400,000 in 2007 and $225,000 for 2008.
Coordinated safety teams due to high accident rate at production plant. Emphasized safe working conditions and employee training. Lowered cost of medical bills $15,000 annually.
Developed Maintenance Log for all equipment in plant. Implemented procedures becoming more pro-active in keeping machines running at all times. Increased production 8% with reduced labor cost of $34,000 annually.
Initiated program to cut left over fabric used for comforters for smaller pieces like shams, valances, pillows, etc… Achieved cost savings of $35,000 per year on raw materials.
Reduced downtime at Printing Department by creating carts to carry screens, ink, picture of correct logo and checklist next to printing machine before team they were printing was finished. Increased production 15% along with Labor Saving cost of $23,000 for year.
Launched marketing plan with local schools and Chamber of Commerce along with great customer service. Received award for "Restaurant of the Year" in Houston area two years running.
Professional Experience
Serta Simmons Bedding, Dallas, TX 2014 – Present
Production Manager
Supervises and coordinates 2nd shift activities of direct reports and cell/departments to ensure a quality product is produced safely, in time for delivery, and within budgeted costs. Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations. Ensures that all Union associates (over 100 of them) are held to productivity standards in accordance with company policy. Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards. Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations. Experience working in a Union environment.
CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain), Ennis, TX 2012- 2014,
Production & Operations Supervisor
Direct the activities of the whole production area within the plant, train and supervise production personnel, delegate work assignments, coach work performance, maintain positive labor relations, monitor the safety, quality, cost and responsiveness of the work area and take necessary corrective action. Also coordinate activities with other departments and work areas, keep necessary records and otherwise work to continually improve the operation.
Rubbermaid, Greenville, TX 2008- 2012
Production Supervisor
Directs and monitors the activities of all employees (over 80) involved in production operation. Responsible to hire, train, evaluate, assess, reward, discipline, and terminate assigned employees in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations to insure maximum competency and operational efficiencies. Plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities of manufacturer.
Imanol Riguero
8118 Sailors St.
Rowlett, TX 75089
acrkw5@r.postjobfree.com
Sports Coverage, Inc. Dallas, TX 1995- 2008
Production Manager.
Directed production activities of manufacturer. Ensured production met output and quality goals while remaining within budget
Purchasing Manager
Oversaw acquisition of materials needed for production, general supplies for offices and facilities.
Pizza Hut, Houston, TX 1987-1995
Manager / Area Manager
Managed daily operation of restaurants including hiring, training, supervising, promoting and firing of staff.
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Education & Training
BS, Sam Houston State University
Business Management Minor in Computer Science.
AA, Roger State College
Science
Hogan Center, Performance excellence and Leadership
APICS CPIM (In Progress)
5S Certification
Kaizen Certification
Six-Sigma Green Belt
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (#511): 30 Hours, Nov 2014
STOP™ (Safety Training Observation Program) from DuPont Certification, 2009.
Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point 2010
SAP Software
Presentation Skills Class: July 2009
Leadership Training Class: October 2008 & August 2011
Ergonomics Training Class: March 2011
Leadership Training Class at CertainTeed: May 2012
Leadership Training Class at CertainTeed: May 2013
Safety Class at CertainTeed : May 2014
5S Skills at CertainTeed : May 2013 and June 2014
Lead Kaizen at CertainTeed March 2014
WorkForce Payroll System
HLS Payroll System
CPR Certified
Professional Affiliations
APICS (The Association for Operations Management)
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Group
Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen Group
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence
ISM - Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager Professionals
The Logistics & Supply Chain Networking Group
Imanol Riguero
8118 Sailors St.
Rowlett, TX 75089
iriguero@yahoo
Procurement Professionals
LinkedIn Business-oriented social networking site
Member of Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Board of Director with the Slam Jammers (Dallas Tennis Associations program for unprivileged youths in DFW area).
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