Plant Manager and Plant Controller resume

Ana V. Ochoa R.

**** ******* *.*., ***********, Texas 79424

Cell: 956-***-****, Email: ************@****.***

Bilingual professional (English/Spanish) Plant Manager and Plant Controller leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Services Industry and different sectors: security products, communication technology, metal, mechanic, and industrial manufacturing, influencing and driving initiatives, impacting financial results accuracy, with a sharp ability to build high-performance teams at all levels, with extensive business and financial background with strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Proactively implement continuous improvement and operational excellence principles to increase Efficiency in all business and manufacturing processes, maximize profitability, and enhance quality and customer satisfaction. Driving profitable results and customer satisfaction with 100% OTD for 52 consecutive weeks.

Core Competencies:

Multi-cultural (USA, China, Canada, India, Europe), expertise with public companies, high integrity, strong communication skills, teamwork, MEX/USAGAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley., Budget, forecast P&L & Balance Sheet Management, CAPEX, cost accounting, standard cost, and product quotation, ERP implementations, inventory control, tax, legal and customs law, Monthly/ Quarterly Business Review, Effective Communication, startup operations, business profitability, strategic thinking, mentoring, lean thinking, customer service orientation, new product launches, Quality System Platforms, Coaching, Production Planning, Quoting/Pricing.

ERP: SAP, BAAN, MACOLA, ORACLE, MAX, MAPICS, IQMS, JD Edwards,QAD & One stream

Robertshaw

Appliances, Electrical, Metal and Electronics Manufacturing

Plant Controller March 2022 to Sept 2023

Responsible for Financial Performance and manufacturing guidelines support for three different businesses, Allocation distribution, monitoring manufacturing results, Efficiency, and productivity, weekly and monthly forecast, budget preparation, revision of product quotation-Customer Contract alignment, Month-end closing process, and preparing monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows for including Division consolidations. Analyze month-end financial statements, including preparing standard schedules for the monthly financial activity, material variances, and Standard Cost updates. Prepare and explain monthly financial information for plant management, Coordinate Mid, and Year-end internal and external Audits, and maintain a system of internal accounting control that complies with corporate directives concerning Sarbanes-Oxley: sales and property tax preparation, Productivity control, Cycle count audits. CAPEX, Budget Control, coordinate Physical Inventory Count. Perform quarterly calculations timely: E&O, Cap Variance & LCNRV.

Manage 6 direct employees reporting and 9 Indirect. (Accounting, Import/export, costing, Tax, A.P. Global)

Achievements:

Project closing 4 years, reduced from $12M Open projects to $5M

Audit process reduction time.

Routings Audit & Efficiency reporting accrue it.

Kpi’s

IMC Industrial Molding Corporation N.N. Inc. (Public Company)

Power Solutions, Lubbock Texas

Plant Controller Sept 2020 to February 2022.

Month-end closing process and prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows for including in Division consolidations. Analyze month-end financial statements, including the preparation of standard schedules used in analyzing the monthly financial activity, material variances, and Standard Cost updates. Prepare and explain monthly financial information for plant management, Coordinate Mid, and Year-end internal and external Audits, and maintain a system of internal accounting control that complies with corporate directives concerning Sarbanes-Oxley. Sales and property tax preparation.

CAPEX, Budget Control, coordinate Physical Inventory Count. Perform quarterly calculations timely: E&O, Cap Variance & LCNRV.

Manage three employees’ direct reporting.

Achievements:

Manage and coordinate the Tax State Audit reduction risk from $ 2.6M to $ 38K Implementation of lessons learned, control of Tax Certification, etc.

Reduce SOX deficiencies from twenty to one, and keep a record checklist of Key controls.

Balance reconciliations before month-end

Update Standard Cost

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products

Global Manufacturing Company COLFAX Corporation

Plant Controller Feb 2020 to July 2020

Denton Texas

Responsible for performing the Month-end closing, weekly flash report, monthly Forecast, Flex analysis, CAPEX, CRS consolidations, Budget, Standard Cost update, inventory adjustment variances analysis, Product quotation, expertise in W.O. Management, W.O. approval closures, Material variances, earned Hrs. Vs. Actual Hrs., internal controls, Month-end & B.S. improvements, KPI reporting, DOA, SOX reporting, and managed an accounting team of 4 employees. Direct Reporting to Regional Controller.

Accomplishments:

One-day reduction of the Month-end closing.

Reduce the balance sheet risk. (J.E. implementation process methodology). Intransit Inv

BS risk reduction $ 3.5M Inventory var

Tyco International de México S. de R.L de C.V. (Johnson Controls)

Matamoros Tamaulipas, México

Global security products manufacturer with a Corporate Office in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

Plant Controller Sept 2016 to Feb 2020

Responsibilities: Financial Performance for two companies, Allocation distribution, setting up manufacturing guidelines and KPIs, Monthly financial results and forecast, Budget, Efficiency & and productivity tracker, cost per hour cost conversion, profit plan, and the forecast for two companies. Perform financial consolidation in compliance with US GAAP and Mexican regulations. Develop and improve finance and cost accounting, labor cost, inventory accuracy, CAPEX, budgets, OPEX, and CI savings. Coordinate and facilitate SOX Audits, Accountable for internal controls, contracts, legal, and taxes. Prepare scorecards, Ops reviews, E&O, and PPV analysis. Finance Transition Project Leader of Tax/CFS/Accounting/Payroll/A.P.

Manage 10 direct employees in 7 areas.

Reporting Areas: Finance/Cost Accounting/ Custom Trade and Logistics/Cycle Count/ Tax / Payroll.

SMTC de Chihuahua SA de CV (Electrónicos and Metal)

Chihuahua, México

A global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with 1,200 international employees in Mexico, China, and San Jose, California.

Finance Director Sept 2014 to Nov 2015

Responsible for financial performance and operational support. Developed ERP improvements to reduce financial loss. Performed financial consolidations in compliance with US GAAP and Mexican regulations. Developed and improved the Finance department, Cost Accounting, and inventory accuracy. Managed CAPEX and the budget process, implemented cost reduction programs, and conducted union negotiations. Develop financial strategy, and manage internal and external audits. Set up processes and procedures of internal control, bank relations, Mexican contracts, legal and tax strategy, Ensured the P&L accuracy and consolidation of 3 Mexican companies. Implemented internal controls and KPIs.

Accomplishments:

Increased inventory accuracy to 99.61%

Improved material flow management

Business Advisor in Mexico from 2012 to 2014

Foxconn Reynosa SA de CV.

Foxconn Technology Group is a Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturing company, headquarters in Taipei, a Class Company with over 300 thousand employees

Plant Manager June 2008 to April 2011

Site Operation ($500M+ annual revenue; 1,500+ employees) with full P&L and Balance Sheet accountability in a 172,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility in Reynosa with 8 SMT lines, 18 molding injection machinery, and paint manufacturing process and assembly operations. Consistently achieved customer expectations with 100% OTD, Quality and Q.A. Systems. Optimized capacity utilization and Efficiency, inventory control, and new business development. Accountable for the P&L and profit plan, quarterly price negotiation, and new product introduction. Established Vertical Integrated Solutions for 4 divisions with flexible supply chain and logistics management.

Customers: Nokia/Motorola/L.G./Panasonic

Accomplishments:

99.9% inventory control and accuracy

100% OTD consistently over two years

Successfully ramped up 3 new manufacturing products PCBA and assembly process of automotive and T.V.s

15% OEE improvement

5% of total COGS reduction C.I. savings, implementing lean manufacturing

Savings of $3.5 Million of Inventory negotiation

Achieved 100% Net Profit over the Budget in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Downsized operations and transfer of inventory, savings of $2.3M

Fix Cost Operation cost reduction of 41%.

RTV Reduction Cost of $1.5M savings.

EXOB reduction from $1.7 M to $30K

Finance Controller February 2007 to June 2008.

Responsible for setting up all financial processes and the ERP system (SAP). Ensured compliance with Mexican laws and regulations. Implemented internal control processes according to local and Federal customs audits and successfully obtained Federal and State tax incentives. Deployed costing model and coordinated and audited the physical inventory.

Accomplishments:

SAP GOLIVE Implementation

Quarterly Price Negotiation

Implemented manufacturing performance metrics (KPI’s), including Standard Cost development.

Monthly financial reports process reviewed and accomplished presentation. (1st working day).

Ensured accuracy in Financial Statements reports. (P&L, Variance analysis)

Created weekly Sales and COGS reporting analysis by volume and mix, including new products.

Savings of 3% on labor cost by negotiating the union labor agreement.

Successfully implemented the budget control process.

Springs Home Textiles Reynosa SA de CV. July 2005 to February 2007

Startup Operations (Textile, Manufacturing of Comforters)

Finance Controller

Responsible for setting up the financial system and functions for the startup operation, including treasury, accounting, AR/AP, payroll, and tax. We have implemented internal controls, budget processes, Capex procedures, and cost accounting.

Naftek SA de CV. February 2000 to February 2005

Startup operations. (Electronic Manufacturing)

Finance Manager

Implemented the financial system and processes for the startup operation. Deployed Costing Model Management and coordinated physical inventory.

Stuart Entertainment S.A. de CV. May 1992 to February 2000

Startup operations (Bingo Cards Manufacturing)

Finance Manager

Responsible for implementing the payroll and financial processes for this startup operation.

Educación

Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos Superiores y de Servicios 109

Business Administration 1985

Universidad Valle Del Bravo Campus Reynosa

Bachelor’s in law (Tax, Customs, Labor, Business, Civil, Crime, Administration & Environmental) 2004

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