Raymond Abrego

**** ******* * ***** *******, TX *7095 623-***-**** acv8v8@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Management Professional

Plant and Production Manager with more than 8 years of experience seeking a management position in a solid organization where I have the opportunity of showcasing my education and extensive management experience. Extensive experience leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, developing and monitoring budgets, analyzing data, and creating reports. Dedicated leader with excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills and a track record of success making decisions and solving problems in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.

Areas of Expertise

Operations Management

Process Analysis & Improvement

Employee Training & Supervision

Maintaining Accurate Records

Compiling & Analyzing Data

Developing & Maintaining Budgets

State & Federal Compliance

Workplace Safety

Leadership & Development

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Business, Concentration in Global Management, With Honors, 2014

Professional Experience

Isolatek International, Houston, TX July 2014 – February 2016

Fireproofing insulation for commercial buildings

Plant Manager (23 personnel)

Orchestrated all aspects of daily manufacturing operations, production, and supervision of plant personnel in the manufacturing plant. As well as, responsible for ensuring the operations comply with all safety, quality, and other operational standards.

Created and maintained a safe work environment. Measuring, tracking and reporting Loss-Time Accidents and Incident Reports. Proactively implement plans to maintain a no loss-time work environment.

Using six sigma practices, we were able to raise plant reliability by 12 percent, productivity by 15 percent, and trimmed product waste by 10 percent.

Recommended improvements to the process and the facility that improved performance and reduce costs. Oversaw and implemented these improvements. Reported the results and pursued continued improvements.

Handled, maintained, and implemented capital projects and expenditures for the plant. (5% reduction in operations spending).

Participated as a member of the Company SFRM Wet-Mix division management team to continuously improve manufacturing processes.

Re-Established, monitored, and maintained the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the facility and lease property, including inspections and reporting in accordance with county and OHSA regulations.

Using 5S methodology, we were able to eliminate the use of two offsite warehouses, saving the company a monthly inventory cost of $12,000 ($144,000 annually).

Monitored and maintained documentation and reporting requirements for Harris County Air Permit. Oversaw all amendment applications mandated by the plant alterations or improvements.

The Quikrete Companies, Phoenix, AZ September 2008 – January 2014

Packaged concrete, stucco, and cement mixes

Production Manager (29 personnel)

Led all aspects of operations in the dry-packaged concrete manufacturing industry. Oversaw process optimization, quality control/quality assurance, logistics, and equipment and raw material procurement. Supervised and trained a team of 29 employees.

Managed production scheduling, administered the safety program, as well as planned and coordinated projects.

Developed budgets and approved expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources; ensured materials, labor, and equipment were used efficiently to meet production targets.

Analyzed operating budgets, profit & loss (P&L) statements, forecasted fiscal requirements for the upcoming year, and established expenditure controls. Provided advice on cost analysis, fiscal allocations, and budget preparation.

Maintained 1,416 days with no loss-time accidents for the production workforce.

Performed duties of Air Quality Manager for the facility. Ensured air quality standards complied with Arizona’s Maricopa County Rule 316 for regulating and controlling emissions from nonmetallic mineral.

Served as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Coordinator. Assisted in developing the plan, performed routine and comprehensive facility inspections, and submitted reports to the state and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Goodrich Interiors, Phoenix, AZ April 2005 – February 2008

Emergency evacuation slides

Production Supervisor (65 personnel)

Oversaw all aspects of production on the first shift; led the Airbus A380 program from research and development into production. Managed a team of up to 70 employees.

Coordinated, monitored, and adjusted resources to achieve goals in safety, quality, delivery, and other operational and financial metrics.

Facilitated employee training and development; ensured appropriate resources and materials.

Using Lean Manufacturing (kaizen), we were able to analyze the processes, determined inefficiencies and areas of improvement, and worked with management to implement changes as necessary.

Performed cost-benefit analyses, monitored production metrics, and analyzed monthly production budget and account reports.

Received an AIP Line of Sight Award from the Director of Operations for taking over the responsibilities of an unfilled position, which meant managing two production cells for a period of three months.

Successfully completed the 2007 Goodrich Interiors Leadership Training Program.

ARRK, Product Development Group, San Diego, CA July 2003 – March 2005

Prototype products

Project Coordinator

Managed rapid prototype projects from initiation to production.

Planned, organized, and coordinated engineering reviews, development, transfer to tooling, and other processes to ensure completion on schedule and within budget. Identified and mitigated risks to completion.

Created and monitored product standards. Assessed raw products to ensure high-quality finished prototypes.

Worked closely with vendors to meet operational, quality, and delivery standards.

Coordinated the development of a light therapy medical device. Oversaw the production team and collaborated with a film company on infomercial requirements for 7 complete models within a $45,000 budget.

Military Experience

United States Navy November 1982 – September 2003

E-6 First Class Petty Officer, Honorably Discharged

Supervised and trained personnel in small arms, security policies and procedures, good order, and discipline. Led leadership and management, safety, and surface warfare training sessions.

Assessed, improved, and developed curriculum for mobile training team and shipboard training. Evaluated and assisted command instructors in improving in the areas of presentation as a member of the Command Evaluation and Assessment Team.

Received 23 medals and commendations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Navy Unit Commendation, and 5 Good Conduct Medals.

Qualified and certified as Master Training Specialist.

Developed and administered a spreadsheet program to keep track of numbers and percentages of participants for the command urinalysis program using Microsoft Excel, Word, and the Navy’s computer database program.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project Manager, Oracle

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