Plant Manager

FERNANDO FLORES

**** ****** **. 909-***-**** (Cell)

Fontana, CA 92336 ****************@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE:

Obtain Engineering/Management position with the opportunity of advancement, growth, and accountability for setting new records in efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, cost reduction, and overall performance. EDUCATION:

California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, California

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics (General Physics), 2003 Certifications:

Kaizen Facilitator (Internal Consultant) - TBM Lean Six Sigma Institute

Certified Adult Trainer – American Society for Training & Development

Behavioral Based Safety Facilitator – Behavioral Science Technology Inc. EXPERIENCE:

CHEROKEE WOOD PRODUCTS, Upland, CA 08/2020 – Present Operations Manager – Arrowhead Planing Mill

Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.

Manage 38+ associates across all manufacturing operations, including maintenance and design.

Manage budgets and forecasts.

Accountability for P&L

Equipment reliability

Formulate strategic and operational objectives

Recruit, train and supervise staff

Selected Accomplishments

Improve profit by 45%

Commission of CNC Grinder and Molder including programming, operator training, maintenance, and program update

Put in place a Preventative Maintenance Program which reduce the maintenance cost by 35%

Establish a true lead time and improve On-Time Delivery

Decrease supplies expenses by 40%

Decrease overtime by 25%

ENVOY CABINETRY, La Mirada, CA (Fullerton, CA) 04/2018 – 06/2020 Plant Manager

Overseeing all functions of a cabinetry manufacturing facility.

Manage 25+ associates across all departments – purchasing, production, warehouse and support divisions / office Selected Accomplishments

Improve product quality by 75%. (measured by decrease in customer complaints and replacement orders)

Decreased staffing by 30%

Improved order output by 80%

Set up Standard Operation Procedures throughout the entire operation (including door finishing)

Decommission the La Mirada Facility

Set up new facility in Fullerton including equipment layout, storage racks, electrical drops and compressed air.

Relocate existing equipment and commission new equipment.

Train new and existing employees on new equipment and process, FERNANDO FLORES

7791 Danser Ct. 909-***-**** (Cell)

Fontana, CA 92336 ****************@*****.***

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BERTOLINI INC, Ontario, CA 12/2012 – 01/2018

Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Manage Metal Department with a crew of 15-25, plus 1 maintenance mechanic.

Product Design including Bill of Materials, Configuration, and MRP.

Product Manufacturability including tooling, training, and documentation.

Provide engineering support to Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Data Entry, and Marketing departments.

Design and fabrication of custom equipment to improve job performance, quality, and safety.

Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.

Equipment procurement, reliability and maintenance.

Drawing and documentation creation and maintenance.

Selected Accomplishments

Installation of fume collection system to improve welding environment conditions and overall plant air quality.

Commission of CNC Tube Bender including programming, operator training, maintenance, and program update.

5S Implementation on Metal Shop and Upholstery department.

Product improvements on hospitality line which created an increase of sales by a minimum of 30%

CNC Router programming

Design and fabrication of 4 Head Grinder to reduce sanding labor by 50%

Factory relocation including layout and equipment transportation and commission.

Design and fabrication of semi-automatic, multi-spindle drilling system which reduced drilling labor by 60%

Successful training and launch of new injection molded back cushion at both CA and TN facilities. GALE PACIFIC, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 01/2012 – 10/2012 Production Manager

Manage a crew of 30 operators, including shipping and receiving.

Responsible for the safe and efficient day to day operation of the manufacturing floor.

Create and coordinate production schedules to assure volume and lead time goals were met.

Manage staffing resources, labor costs, and material procurement.

Lead and facilitate continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Selected Accomplishments:

Improve productivity output by +25% by implementing a more efficient schedule, and proper resources allocation.

Create a Kanban based WIP inventory to assure continuous flow of materials and hardware and eliminate down-time.

Cross-training of 50% of workforce.

Create a single piece flow layout which would expand capacity by 33% and improve efficiency by a minimum of 30%. RSI PROFESSIONAL CABINET SOLUTIONS, Mira Loma, CA 04/2011 – 12/2011 Process Engineer/Maintenance Manager

Assess current conditions and provide engineering support to production operations and maintenance teams in troubleshooting and problem solving.

Identify process improvement projects to drive equipment modification, process optimization, and product improvements that eliminate waste, improve quality, and increase customer satisfaction.

Oversee all aspects of bringing new equipment into production, including preparation of financial justification, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project.

Provide leadership in driving lean manufacturing efforts throughout all levels of the organization.

Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations and make provisions for spare parts stocking levels, and outsourced technical support, to assure equipment reliability. FERNANDO FLORES

7791 Danser Ct. 909-***-**** (Cell)

Fontana, CA 92336 ****************@*****.***

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Selected Accomplishments:

Relocated specialty items mill (Low Volume) equipment and dust collection within a single piece flow that eliminated material transportation, decreased double handling and lead time, and increased productivity by 30%.

Relocated critical parts to point of use to eliminate operator traveling. Productivity increased by 25%.

Designed and implemented a Specialty Assembly work cell to increase efficiency by 50%.

Line balancing to create a sustainable and consistent assembly Takt time for the High-Volume Assembly Line.

Designed a “Door Inspection and Hardware” work cell that eliminated nine procedure steps, reduced processing lead time by 35%, and increased operation capacity by 200%. KAP MEDICAL, Corona, CA 09/2010 – 04/2011

Manufacturing Engineering Consultant – Contract

Create documentation for ISO 13485 Certification, including Bill of Materials, Component Specifications, Manufacturing and Quality Instructions, and Assembly Drawings.

Assist in Document Control maintenance.

Engineering support for all departments.

Lean Manufacturing Initiatives.

Selected Accomplishments:

100% of Bill of Materials for KAP and OEM products completed.

ISO 13485 Certification Audit Passed.

DECORE-ATIVE SPECIALTIES, Irwindale, CA 03/2004 – 09/2009 Manufacturing Engineer (06/2006 – 09/2009)

Provide project management, and technical support for Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Develop layout alternatives for improving efficiency in the manufacturing process.

Determine worker functions and responsibilities to support SOP protocol.

Cost (scrap, rework, cycle time, etc.) reduction.

Investigate, specify, and justify procurement of new equipment and technologies.

Coordinate field installations and fabrication activities to ensure systems conform to engineering design and company specifications.

Assist in the training of new operators on designated machines and operations.

Overall Yield improvement.

Selected Accomplishments:

Participate, lead, and/or facilitate 14 out of 20 Kaizen events.

Drafting and revision of all Machine Functional Specifications and SOP documents (Irwindale).

Create and implement standard format of Machine Acceptance, Inspection, and Release document.

Field Engineer for implementation and commission of new and existing equipment.

Oversee specification and installation of Carlson Clamps, Raimann Gang Rip, and Humidification System.

Machine inspection, testing, and release for L&L RF Gluers, Roba-Tech, and Accu-Systems MMTJ.

Data gathering, analysis, and process revision for 10%+ yield improvement. Industrial Trainer (03/2004 – 05/2006)

Schedule, deliver, and document training completion to new and existing employees.

Conduct and monitor certification of employees.

Develop training materials and certification requirements.

Monitor training effectiveness through behavioral evaluation of employees’ performance.

Provide support to other departments including CIS, Engineering, QC, and Production. FERNANDO FLORES

7791 Danser Ct. 909-***-**** (Cell)

Fontana, CA 92336 ****************@*****.***

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Selected Accomplishments:

Revised and translated company’s SPEQS book.

Created training documentation for 70% of manufacturing equipment.

Implementation of SOP format for documentation purposes.

Improve new hire product and production training. BARMET / COMMONWEALTH ALUMINUM, Carson/Torrance, CA 08/94 – 03/2004 Coil Coating Supervisor (11/2001 – 03/2004)

Day to day supervision of manufacturing and maintenance departments. Accomplishments:

30% Decrease in downtime through assisting in the implementation of new work procedures.

Customer rejections dropped to less than 1% monthly by refocusing on quality.

Revised and translated the plant’s Lock Out / Block Out (LOBO) procedures.

Actively participated in the revision of SOP’s for the company’s ISO certification. Behavioral Safety Facilitator (11/1998 – 10/2001)

Champion and implement BST’s Behavioral Based Safety Process.

Train all employees (Managers and Supervisors included) in behavioral safety principles. Accomplishments:

Trained 75% of employees on the meaning and operating procedures of behavioral safety.

33% reduction in OSHA recordable incidents.

Increased total plant’s behavioral safety from 75% to 98%.

Identified and corrected 112 unsafe conditions on equipment and work practices. Paint Line Lead-person (08/1994 – 10/1998)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CNC & PLC Programming

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Lotus Notes, Visual Basic

Technical writing experience

Ergonomic Design

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