Rod Franca

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Cypress, TX ***33 US

Phone: +1-832-***-****

aczvnv@r.postjobfree.com

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

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