Director of Operations Manufacturing

Paul Fimbres

*** ******** ** **, **** Bay, FL ***09

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Metal Fabrication General Manager

Professional Metal Fabrication General Manager well-practiced in lean management principles and methodologies outlined in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training using KANBAN and Value Stream Mapping to; Decrease cycle time, Lower inventory, Increase productivity, and Capital equipment utilization

• Extensive experience in leading crews of technicians fabricating any size part or material from mechanical engineering drawings to mill spec accuracy for aerospace, defense grade, and industrial parts from most types of metal including exotics

• Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change in a fast-paced, high demand environment while keeping proper documentation to maintain compliance with customer and AS9100 specifications

• Ensure production is completed with established SOPs outlined in production, quality control and safety standards

• Leverage resources from a linear timeline into a multidimensional process using MRP & ERP systems to assure all key elements meet lead times accurately, ensuring production flow with on-time delivery in a just on time environment

• Team with other departments to develop the best fabrication methods to maintain productivity, quality and ensure on time delivery for established and future departments

• Hands on interaction on the shop floor to oversee the day-to-day shop schedule and get feedback

• Regular equipment maintenance, repair, and retooling as part of quality and cost control, leading to less down time

• Communicate with the Operations Manager and Planning Department to prioritize the work schedule

• Award winning troubleshooting expertise using measuring tools such as laser measuring, protractor, calipers, and micrometers to accurately assess non-conforming material in root cause analysis of drawings, equipment calibration, and operators to insure and support corrective actions

• Manage employees' daily schedules, monitor actual times, efficiencies and reconcile weekly

• Promote a company culture, encouraging top performance, high employee morale and morals

• Ensure complete accountability for policies, procedures, promise dates and data integrity maintenance

• Organize companies for optimum efficiency through product Life Cycle from concept to delivered package

• Work with the team to determine the required fixtures and tooling for production cell design

• Develop and execute lean roadmap strategies through Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen events

• Train employees on documentation, equipment, and enforce safety policies such as PPE, and 5(6)S housekeeping

• Evaluate and review employees under my supervision

• Skilled with incorporating metal art into gates, security doors, railing and structural components such as towers for high end customers wanting to stan out with glass

• Experienced in the creation of new product lines and products from idea to CAD and prototypes for testing and production

• Ready to take metal fabrication on the road by providing completely self-sufficient and efficient vehicles that will Impress Work Experience:

Spence Machinery Company, LLC, Winter Springs, FL 3/17/2024 - Present Integration Engineering Technician

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance

• Fabricated and assembled of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, wiring harness, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies and robotics to aerospace standards

• Performed second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures

• Identified and implemented continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.

• Operated various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts

• Set up and operated a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical measuring instruments.

• Worked with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support of development tests

E-stone Corp., Sebring, FL 5/10/2022-3/16/2024

Paul Fimbres

741 Grandeur St SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

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T: 954-***-****

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Cabinetry Division Operations and Production Manager

• Created a brand-new state of the art CNC Cabinet Manufacturing line from crates of SCM equipment to fully functional custom made to order production line using a custom designed CRM/MRP to communicate with ERP, track material, create orders and equipment production programs

• Developed and implemented a plan for production layout to drive lean product flow using lean management principles and methodologies outlined in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training and Value Stream Mapping

• Wrote SOPs, trained production team on new equipment, OSHA certifications, Gemba and 5S(6S) mind set

• Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions for recurrence control.

• Established a custom designed CRM to implement and continuously monitor KPIs for safety, service level, quality, cost, productivity and profitability

• Insured equipment was installed and running to specs by running test runs of every style, color and size being offered by entering orders, as a customer, to check that every bit of information is being disseminated properly, POs are created, inventory is consumed, production orders are correct, and pieces produced reflect the order entered exactly as entered Melbourne Architectural Millworks, Melbourne, FL 11/21/2021 - 3/16/2022 Design Engineer

• Using Cabinet Vision, I designed and programmed CNC routers to fabricate outdoor cabinetry, create and maintain the libraries used by the online catalog. Italian Terrazzo & Tile, Melbourne, FL 5/4/2020 - 9/4/2020 Project Administrator

• Responsible for processing home builder orders for installations by entering information into App Wright BPM and writing orders in Oracle JDE, scheduling material for orders based on builders’ installation schedule

• Acting as a liaison developing relationships with personnel between branches, builders, and installers to ensure focus is on delighting the customer

• Monitor and track reports concerning home builders schedule to ensure on time delivery and installation TBS Machines LLC, White Plains, NY 10/3/2018 - 4/3/2020 Project Manager/Remote Telecommute

• Responsible for defining the scope of the project in collaboration with team of executives for the leasing or financing of mining and construction equipment from overseas and domestic companies, then executing the project according to the project plan

• Created a detailed work plan which identified and sequenced the activities needed to successfully complete the project

• Determined the resources (e.g., time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project

• Completed a month plus of intensive paid training for Supply Chain and Project Management

• Developed a schedule for project completion that effectively allocated the resources to the activities

• Reviewed the project schedule with team of executives and all other staff that were affected by the project activities and revised the schedule as required

• Established strategies for optimizing domestic and international transportation costs and services

• Assisted with creating and enforcing agreements with domestic and international suppliers, distributors, and service providers

• Provided reports and analysis, both written and oral (video conferencing) to internal and external stakeholders

• Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis and reports and other data as required by local and international regulations and as requested by executives, accounting, and other stakeholders

• Monitored cash flow projections and reported actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis

• Managed all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

• Ensured that the project deliverables were on time, within budget and at the required level of quality Paul Fimbres

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• Evaluated the outcomes of the project as established during planning and filed a report on what worked and what could be improved next time it was encountered

Nautical Furnishings, Fort Lauderdale, FL 6/10/2018-3/25/2019 Lighting Division Production Manager

• Responsible for tracking the inventory of incoming parts, labor, and supplies needed to build lighting fixtures and act as shipping manager in his absence

• Ensured high quality, within budget, on time delivery of inventory purchases and delivery of products to customers around the globe

• Created production schedules, according to sales department schedules, to accommodate shipping dates and delivery of parts from overseas

• Maintained an on-time shipping performance of at least 95% by driving a culture of exceeding customer expectations through problem-solving and quality initiatives supported by Standard Operating Procedures

• Conducted all safety inspections and assured all Personal Protective Equipment was being utilized at all times

• Ensured proper testing and documentation to maintain compliance with UL monthly inspections

• Monthly production meetings with the sales department on projected sales, then presented India and China orders that accommodated the three-month lead time and limited rack space for inventory, insuring lean manufacturing, sufficient inventory and on time delivery

• Weekly and daily meetings with production teams, managers, and individuals to discuss time saving practices, upcoming projects, and changes in the production schedule

• Cross trained with the shipping manager to ensure shipping was uninterrupted in his absence to include shipments from India and China as well as international orders to Canada, Mexico, and South America (these were multiple pallets that contained fixtures for a complete store, mostly for Burger King)

• Coordinated with executives, production managers, internal stakeholders, and external partners in the planning, development, building, and set up of a best-in-class production and distribution facility with 48,000 Square foot warehouse, the set up and implementation of wireless warehouse management connected to Fishbowl

• Planned and moved the lighting department from old warehouse to new building: stopping production after lunch on Friday for final teardown and first load, fully moving live inventory and equipment Saturday morning and setting up shop for production first thing Monday morning by 4:30 PM Saturday AMF Building Products, Mangonia Park, FL 1/3/2018 - 2/15/2018 Railing Division Plant Production/ Quality Consultant

• Brought in to do root cause analysis on rails being returned to the company and streamline welding process

• Coached enthusiasm in the use of Sage 100 and 300 thru the implementation of the unused modules, showing the time saving reports at production meetings, and the ease of printing travelers for tracking and organizing production progress

• Hired welding school graduates to prep parts and set up jigs for the welders to maximize welding time with lower cost labor

• Reintroduced time saving methods such as using carts that only had parts specified on the travelers

• Trained sanders to perform quality control checks before each step was performed and how to set up railings to verify that overall dimensions, angles, and radius were to technical drawings before sending to power coat

• Continuously worked with CAD department to ensure proper dimensions, angles and radius were in the same place in a readable font and size with correct cut list and part numbers

• Daily meetings with project managers to keep informed of any issues on the job sites and changes in contractors needs to ensure proper lead times met delivery schedule

• Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to streamline production, quality control and safety Paul Fimbres Technologies, FL 12/09/2016-present

Modernization, Remodeling, Refurbishing, Design, Integration and Implementation and Consultation

• Contract projects, Consulting, Dismantling of outdated equipment for resale of parts and material recycling Paul Fimbres

741 Grandeur St SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

****.*******@****.***

T: 954-***-****

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• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance

• Fabricate and assemble of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical (Including wiring harness) and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies and robotics to mill spec

• Performed second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures

• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.

• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts

• Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support of development tests

• Contract to rebuild and refurbish Mobil Platforms, Machinery that would be too expensive for factory technicians to preform, and Antique equipment

• Work with customers to design, create, custom build, order, protect, and assemble components to complete the installation of modernized home and vehicle products by teaching them how to do it by working beside them and doing whatever is to complex, technical, or physically demanding for them, helping them save money and have peace of mind knowing it was done correct to codes for intended purpose Specialty Vehicle Solutions, LLC, Trenton, NJ 6/7/2016 - 12/09/2016 Operations and Production Manager of SVS South

• Set up a temporary production facility in Coconut Creek, FL called SVS South

• Oversaw, hired and trained a team to build Logistical Support Unit #4 for the Fire Department of New York City, and Surveillance Vehicles for the Department of Homeland Security originally slated for ProBuilt Industries

• Designed and documented (including CAD drawings) the Surveillance Vehicle to match one already in production from different manufacture, so that it could be duplicated in the production facility in Trenton, New Jersey

• Created a production schedule to reflect expectations discussed on weekly video conference calls with production management team in Trenton

• Determined materials and services to purchase for the assembly and installation departments

• Managed budgets and man hour allocation within those budgets ProBuilt Industries, Coconut Creek, FL 3/6/2011 - 6/5/2016 Director of Operations

• Responsibilities included, Business operations (including individual P&L), Facilities Management, Production, Fulfillment, Tech Services and Purchasing

• Ensured on time, in budget, high quality delivery of inventory purchases and delivery of products and services to customers around the globe

• Established project goals, setting timelines and achievement of milestones to produce build to order mobile platforms as a complete turnkey product within the manufacturing plant for delivery worldwide

• Completed production planning, scheduling, ordering, and approving resources required to maintain inventory for lean just on time manufacturing

• Planed and communicated assembly steps for complex mechanical installations

• Managed staff including hiring and training, coaching and annual performance reports

• Researched, tested, and learned MRP/ERP, SAP and CAD programs before purchasing MS 360, MS Dynamics, MS Program 2016 Professional, with Sage 100 in a trial phase, and replacing Auto CAD 2.0 and unuser friendly Turbo CAD 3D with user friendly Autodesk Inventor Professional 2016

• Developed and planed budgets for capital expansion of operations, plant expansion, production equipment purchases, and production facilities, in conjunction with business unit profit objectives

• Studied and implemented Sigma Six Black Belt training on my own to improve my professional lean production skills after which increased production by 2% the first month and another 7% over the next three months.

• Maintained work area in accordance with 5S(6S) system and Just Do It (JDI) projects Paul Fimbres

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T: 954-***-****

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• Worked directly with the owner to develop goals and create detailed plans for the manufacturing, installation, and engineering departments to meet goals in preparation of taking over his responsibilities when he retired

• Responsible for the accuracy of work-in-process and prepared status reports

• Planed and coordinated preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications to ensure customer and government contract requirements were met

• Monitored and approved all budgeted project expenditures

• Monitored performance with appropriate metrics for tracking budgets, quality, continuity of service, growth, profitability, expenses, and productivity

• Praised by Board of Directors for “Exceptional analytical skills, with high attention to detail, and drive for results”

• Established a strategy for optimizing domestic and international transportation costs and services

• Responsible for Facilities Management, HR, Production, Fulfillment, Tech Services and Purchasing

• Executed manufacturing and shipping schedules, based on interaction with sales/marketing departments to incorporate projections into production plans, supply chain and logistics, then resolved unforeseen issues

• Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis and reports and other data as required by local regulations and as requested by executives, accounting, and other stakeholders

• Planned and reorganized the production line for new product production using multiple and complex cell designs

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The Painted Gecko Fine Metal Art and Furniture, Tucson AZ 12/2008 - 2/2011 and 10/2002 - 2/2004 Operations Manager

• Charged with streamlining production and increasing sales

• Coach enthusiasm in the use of CNC water jet and plasma cutter, press brake, welding, and painting equipment

• Updated CNC Plasma Cutter to achieve Modern Technology and Capabilities with Minimal Investment

• Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to streamline production, quality control and safety

• Determined materials and services to purchase for the manufacturing and installation departments

• Production welder of metal art, gates, and furniture Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc, Morency, AZ 10/2007-11/2008 Crusher Repairman

• Responsible for maintaining the production line of the crushers and conveyor belts from pit to leech fields

• Safety inspections for preventative maintenance and repairing of equipment on down days within different departments

• Maintained and organized supply yards for equipment parts and supplies

• Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to streamline production, quality control and safety

• Planned, Staged and Executed maintenance and repairs Safely, with Expertise and Efficiency

• Removed, installed, and repaired special equipment by using hand tools, grinders, power and pneumatic tools

• Repaired shoots and screens by cutting out old worn areas and replacing with new or fabricated wear blocks and the metal holding them using oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, and arc welders Competitive Paint and Body Inc., Tucson, AZ 3/200*-**-**** VP of Operations

• Accountable for all aspects of operations such as cash handling, banking, taxes, rent, insurance and building safety

• Responsible for ordering products, supplies, parts and paint from multiple vendors with professionalism and urgency

• Trained and hired new staff with continued coaching and training of all personnel focusing on safe fast production

• Responsible for production scheduling, staff increases and decreases as demands and projections required

• Managed budgets with respect to man hour and budgeting for new equipment allocation within those budgets

• Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to streamline production, quality control and safety

• Determined materials and services to purchase for the paint, repair, and parts installation departments

• Evaluated and reviewed employees

• Research and development of proprietary paint colors and formulations that three times out performed the warranty Mirage Plastering, Inc., Tucson, AZ 09/2001-10/2002 Paul Fimbres

741 Grandeur St SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

****.*******@****.***

T: 954-***-****

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Maintenance Manager

• Charged with creating a new maintenance department within the company, this included an inventory system and maintenance schedule that worked in agreement with large scale and out of town projects

• Responsible for ordering parts and services required for preventive maintenance and repairing equipment

• Fabricated parts by cutting and joining metal fabricated for repairing all the equipment and vehicles using plasma cutters, welders, arc welders, chop saws, oxyacetylene torch etc.

• Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to streamline production, quality control and safety

• Set up systems such as an air filter cleaning service to reduce cost of regular preventive maintenance Desert Metal Works, Tucson AZ 11/1998-9/2001

Forming Department Assistant Foreman, Break press, and Laser Operator

• Worked as a partner of the Foreman to combine two established manufacturing companies into one modern facility

• Manage and analyze productions capacity v. demand

• Organize work schedules over three shifts, including a staff of up to 50 direct reports and 150 plus indirect

• Trained safe use of Mill lathes, Sheet metal shears, Ban saws, Fastener insertion, welders and drill press

• Ensure that established polices, processes and procedures were followed according to established ISO9001 elements and UL standards

• Regular equipment maintenance and retooling as part of quality and cost control, thus leading to less down time

• Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to streamline production, quality control and safety Education:

University of Arizona 1991-1993

Philosophy and Political Science

2nd Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 T: 520-***-****

Pima Community College 1988-1992

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

1255 North Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85711 T: 520-***-**** Amphitheater High School1983 - 1988

Graduated with honors in Industrial Arts

125 W. Yavapai Road, Tucson, AZ 85705 T: 520-***-**** Certifications:

o MENSA Mine Safety, Forklift Operator, Overhead Crane Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Respirator and CPR o Prometric Certified Professional Food Manager (Certificate Number: 1653753) o ASE certified: Engines, Driveline and Suspension, Paint and Body, Electrical and Fuel, Wheels, Tires and Brakes Awards:

2nd in Nation Written Team Score Plymouth Troubleshooting contest 1988 2nd in State Hands-On Plymouth Troubleshooting contest 1988 6th in Nation at VICA in Small Gas Engines 1988

1st and 2nd in State VICA in Small Gas Engines 1988 and 1987 Volunteer Experience:

Tucson Cable Community Corporation Jan 1985 – Apr 1993 Cable Caster, Production and Technical support

Cable Caster, Camera Operator, Sound and Video Editor, Control room Operator, Live TV Call In Show Host, Music Video Show Host, Live Internet and Cable DJ, Video Producer, Live Television Production, Broadcast Master Control Operator, Coordinator, Video Producer, Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair, Sound Engineer, Soundboard Operator, Lightboard Operator, Live Television Producer and Director.

Paul Fimbres

741 Grandeur St SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

****.*******@****.***

T: 954-***-****

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