Rod Franca
Cypress, TX ***33 US
Phone: +1-832-***-****
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am a results-driven leader with a track record of turning around businesses focusing on manufacturing and engineering processes. During my career, I have acquired the experience to greatly contribute to the P&L by launching successful new products while creating world class manufacturing and supply chain focused on on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
General Manager - Wells Service Pumps
National Oilwell Varco
July, 2014 Present
Full P&L responsibility over all areas related to the Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, Quotations, and Engineering of Well Service Pumps and flowline equipment Product Lines
Responsible for budget, Capex’s, and financial planning of a $35MM+ COGS facility
Supervised implementation of ISO 9001 and API Q1 quality standards
Implemented Lean and 5S Continuous Improvement initiatives that increased on time delivery from 38% to over 95%
Reduced standard cost of key product lines through sourcing initiatives by 15%
Oversaw development most SOPs and improvement of all associated plant KPIs
Responsible for the R&D budget launching several new products generating over $100k/mo in margins
Product Line Manager - Well Service Products
National Oilwell Varco
July, 2012 July, 2014 (2 years)
Developed and communicate product strategies, pricing, and optimum mix of market penetration vs acceptable margins
Worked with sales and manufacturing developing forecasts and inventory levels
Worked with manufacturing to set up new product lines reducing its cost and improving response times
Worked with customers, sales, engineering, and management to understand the market, competitive landscape, and applications
Developed business cases for new products and work with R&D group on its requirements and execution
Manufacturing Engineer
National Oilwell Varco
January, 2010 July, 2012 (2 years 6 months)
Set up of manufacturing processes for API product line assembly and fabrication shop
Worked on Oracle EBS ERP implementation and performed training for the Purchasing and Materials group
Set up manufacturing routers and worked with Production Control group to ensure proper job closing and costing
Managed several Lean/QRM projects to reduce cost and lead time, and improve product quality
Analyzed capacity versus manufacturing plan to assist product line scheduling and balancing
Developed proposals for Capital Investments and managed its execution
Engineering Trainee
National Oilwell Varco
January, 2009 January, 2010 (1 year)
Managed several projects within manufacturing and procurement with several facilities to save over $100k/year.
Assisted on the development of the budget forecast and financial budget for NOV Distribution
Performed ISO Quality audits in several facilities and developed training material for the Internal Quality Auditor course
Research Assistant
University of Nebraska - RFID and Supply Chain Lab
August, 2006 December, 2008 (2 years 4 months)
Worked on several projects applied to manufacturing/logistics and RFID applications
Taught and assisted Logistics, Supply Chain Design, and Lean Six Sigma Courses at UNL IMSE Department
Wrote and reviewed articles and grant proposals totaling over $100,000
Sales/Engineering Trainee
ExxonMobil
August, 2005 August, 2006 (1 year)
Managed are with 43 fuel stations on sales, pricing strategy, investment analysis, and contract negotiations
Improved sales by 13% over the year by implementing corporate strategies
Worked with operations terminal to improve processes of loading/unloading fuels
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
M.S., Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
August, 2006 December, 2008
Federal University of Ceara
B.S., Manufacturing Engineering
January, 2001 December, 2005
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM)
RFID Supply Chain Certification
ASSOCIATIONS
Institute of Industrial Engineers
Society of Petroleum Engineers