Production Manager Project
Resume:
JOSE LOBO
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SUMMARY
Accomplished Plant, Operations, Manufacturing and Production Manager with 25+ years of management experience in Fortune 500 Food, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Automotive,Warehousing and Cosmetic Industries. Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex operational problems. Skilled in production, continuous process improvement, lean manufacturing, budgeting, logistics and process control. Possesses a high degree of integrity and an outstanding work ethic, as well as strong leadership qualities.
HIGHLIGHTS
.-High experience on E-commerce process.
.-Knowledge of all processes in fulfillment centers (Unload, stow, pick, pack, ship, problem solve, etc.)
.-Certified in Lean Manufacturing
.-Experience implementing Lean
.-Experienced With HAACP
.-Multi-Unit Operations Management
.-Knowledgeable of Quality Control Standard
.-Bilingual
.-Process Improvement Strategies
.- Natural Leader
.-Experience WMS,SAP, NAVISION, SYNAPSE.
.-Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, ISO, SQF, USDA, EPA
.-ISO/TS 16949 Auditor
.-Six Sigma
.-Corporate Financial Statement Analysis .
.-Knowledge of Inventory cycle counts and Inventory management
.-WMS(Warehouse Management Systems)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RBW LOGISTICS – Pooler GA
Facility Manager 8/2022- Present
Summary: Manages large scale operational departments and all activities related to the processing of customer orders and development of company processes by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. There are several customer in the building and working different processes ( E-Commerce, 3PL, Transload, Cross dock).Responsible for Financial Management, Inventory and manufacturing Management, Inventory optimization, purchase orders, budget, P&L, payroll, replenishment and order Management, transportation and Supply Chain using the WMS, Power BI and Dynamics 365 BC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following
• Plans, schedules, and manage the daily work activities within the departments to meet or exceed established key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Distribution focus: oversight of shipping/receiving, picking/packing, inventory, and VAS activities.
• Store delivery focus: unloading, sorting, segregating, palletizing, load out.
• Leverages continuous improvement methods to enhance labor productivity and process accuracy while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs managerial functions, such as, mentoring, coaching, administering performance reviews, conducting disciplinary actions, and interviewing employment candidates.
• Trains and ensures all assigned associates are aware of and comply with company, government and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Implements, improves, and maintains the operational functions of the departments while achieving effective and efficient service to the customer with a focus on quality, productivity, safety and loss prevention.
• Establishes productivity and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls.
• Manages operating budgets to meet the planned volume for the year including cost analysis, P&L accountability, and labor productivity.
AMAZON FC (FULLFILMENT CENTER) (LAUNCH) AGS1 – Appling GA
Operation Manager 4/2020- 7/2022
Reporting to the General Manager/Site Manager, responsible for the inbound and outbound warehouse department associates. Accountable for the daily operations, assuring efficient product flow, monitoring daily performance of associates and quality improvement. Responsible for following and making associates aware of company policies and procedures. Manages the distribution of inbound or outbound products to assure maximum efficiency, quality, and service at the least possible cost. Direct planning to assure optimum performance related to cost efficiency. Responsible for managing, training, and helps manage employee relations programs and issues, where appropriate.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Reviews current or future trends that indicate possible gaps in inbound or outbound functions and makes recommendations based on findings.
•Control all processes on Inbound ( unload, stow and storage items ), Outbound (Process E-commerce orders, EDI files with orders, Pick, Pack, ship ). Perform the cycle count in a daily basis.
• Participates in distribution center management team; develops action plans for conducting internal analyses and gap identification.
•conducts daily status meetings with management team to review the prior day's performance and to develop action plan for current day.
• Leads development of and communicates Productivity Improvement Plan for each performance indicator or area identified for improvement.
• Leads inbound or outbound team in goals and measurement development and implementation.
• Reviews the strategic goals of the inbound or outbound area and sets performance goals. • Monitors department budget monthly; assists in development of budget for inbound or outbound functions.
• Conduct weekly staffing reviews with Human Resources to determine appropriate staffing levels for inbound or outbound departments.
• Communicates with TOM Team regarding trucks, trailers, store loads and backhauls.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Resolving customer issues aligned with any service failures that arise.
ROGER WOOD FOODS Savannah, GA 6/2018 – 4/2020
Food Manufacturing Meats and Sausages 10 direct reports and an average of 250 workers.
Plant Manager
Responsibility for Manufacturing, QC, Distribution, Regulatory Affairs, Planning, Sanitation, Maintenance, CI & HR.
• Reviews production numbers and reports periodically throughout the day from the production coordination team.
• Plans and approves production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Conducts daily inspections of product & tastes when making any changes needed to ensure consistent quality.
• Trains management staff on yields, waste reduction and labor expense for the purpose of cost reduction.
• Coordinate with the HR to update and implement safety and training programs compliant with OSHA standards.
• Ensuring that all USDA, HACCP and SQF regulations are being followed.
• Follows and enforces all GMP’s and SSOP’s.
Accomplishments
Efficiency increases from 75% to 90%, cost has been reduced in 15% and waste improved in 15%. Lean Projects were used to improve and keep working in several areas to get better.
Implement all KPI’s and the scorecard for Safety to control and reduce accidents, near miss and incidents. Certification in LOTO to all operators that repair or fix equipment.
STRENGTH OF NATURE GLOBAL Savannah, GA Cosmetics, Consumer Good
Production Manager 4/2017 – 6/2018
• Responsible for 150 associates and all operation, in this Facility that include to 15 fillers lines, 3 decoration lines and all activities related to packaging all WIP and finish good.
• Responsibility for 60 MM cases of finish goods (Shampoo, Conditioner, cosmetic products)
• Direct responsibilities in to reach out all goals in production areas that include but no limited to sanitize all lines, filler and tanks to follow up FDA rules and all quality regulations to our Company and customers worldwide.
Accomplishments
Implemented 5S, Create KPI’s, GEMBA walk and hour by hour boards.
Improved start up efficiency by > 30% through utilization of focused improvements team, reducing over time in 45%, developing training program for new hires, implemented shift overlap meeting and visual management.
Efficiency was improved in 20% only to train, control and work with supervisor, leaders and operators.
Directed cost savings initiative for more than $1MM in the last 6 months.
Implemented and trained operators in LOTO to reduce all risks and avoid incidents and accidents. In 1 year, accidents were reduced from 15 to 3.
MISSION FOODS (Gruma Corporation) Pueblo, CO 2/2016 – 4/2017
Production/Product Manager
Responsibility for developing & implementing production standards to globally improve efficiency of operations in Corn & Chips department through effective implementation of service to sales, cost reduction, inventory, safety, GMP and QA. Quality program procedures.
• Responsible for 24/7 operations of 3 production & processing areas & supervise 250 workers (6 direct / 244 indirect)
• Develops/update SOP to create uniformity in operations & serve as guides for training to reach the established standard of quality, quantity, reduction of downtime and eliminate wastes. • Participate in regulatory inspections.
• Created KPIs to track and improve on-time delivery, customer issues and safety statistics.
Accomplishments
Led cost reduction program for Direct/Indirect materials and energy usage achieving 30% savings in all Plants.
Defined & implemented maintenance strategies (5S, TPM) improving the reliability & service level from 15% to 3%. Implemented 5S and TPM system.
STRENGTH OF NATURE GLOBAL Savannah, GA (Former L’OREAL Factory)
Production Manager 4/2014 – 2/2016
Manager Responsible for two shifts and supervise an average of 200 workers (6 direct and 194 indirect) 4/2014 – 2/2016
• Responsible for managing production, maintenance, batching, sanitation, and material handler.
• Make sure the GMP and HACCP is to follow up for all employees and to train all workers.
• Apply all know how in Microbiology thermal processing sanitation, container handling records, aseptic processing semi-rigid containers.
Accomplishments:
Achieved 0 injuries for entire operations department last 18 months.
Directed cost savings initiative for more than 1.2 MM annually. 3
• Develop department’s 1st incentive performance plan, motivated staff & resulted in a 45% increase in attainment.
Improved start up efficiency by > 15% through utilization of focused improvements team, reducing over time in 45%, developing training program for new hires, implemented shift overlap meeting and visual management.
Implemented ISO 9001
HEINZ PORTION CONTROL / KRAFT Jacksonville, FL
Shift Production Manager 11/2011 – 4/2014
• Managed team of 100 workers (6 direct and 94 indirect). Managed all inputs and outputs for 150MM cases of product.
• Led Sanitation projects to improve overall plant cleanliness and microbiological results.
• Ensured all food processing, sanitation, sterilization, packaging and maintenance conformed to FDA regulations, HEINZ quality standards and those of our customers.
• Increased profits by developing, initiating and managing Lean Manufacturing projects and continuous improvement.
Accomplishments
Achieved 0 injuries for entire operations department in 3 years.
Lead several 5S, Kaizen and lean events resulting in more than $1,250,000 worth of savings.
Increased productivity by 30% while simultaneously reducing head count by 15%
Implemented cost saving projects for departments ($1.5MM /year)
EDUCATION:
B.S. Industrial Engineering Universidad de Carabobo Valencia-Venezuela
TRAINING and CERTIFICATIONS
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing Lean Leadership Institute of University of Kentucky 11/2005
• Warehouse Management System
• Inventory Management System
• Better Process Control School
• QMS Internal Auditor • Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications
• ISO/TS 16949
• Kaizen Projects
• HACCP
• Project Management
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