Operations & Project Manager, Manufacturing

ESTEBAN GARCIA

Operations Manager Project Manager

847-***-**** ***********@*********.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Operations and Project Manager with 15+ years leading manufacturing operations, cross-functional teams, and process improvement initiatives. Proven track record of driving on-time project delivery, reducing costs, and improving safety and quality outcomes. Bilingual leader skilled in vendor coordination, budgeting, and team development.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Bio Industries 2019 – 2026

Plant Manager / Operations Manager

•Directed full plant operations across production, maintenance, warehousing, and safety for a high-volume blown film manufacturing facility, leading 40 direct reports across multiple shifts.

•Managed 7 blown film production lines producing over 40,000 lbs of output daily, consistently meeting production and quality targets.

•Led planning and procurement of raw materials, packaging, and logistics, coordinating with vendors and trucking partners to keep production schedules on track and minimize downtime.

•Partnered with maintenance teams to prioritize equipment repairs and preventive maintenance, improving uptime and equipment reliability.

•Implemented safety improvements and enforced PPE and safety protocols, reducing workplace injuries and lost-time incidents.

•Championed continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S checklists and visual management standards, to increase efficiency and standardize operations.

•Developed quality control SOPs covering bag quality, seal integrity, and dimensional checks, strengthening consistency and reducing defects.

•Evaluated and implemented new equipment and process upgrades to improve overall plant efficiency.

Tredegar Film Products 2008 – 2019

Process Supervisor

•Supervised a team of 10 technicians across blown film and cast film extrusion operations, ensuring adherence to standard operating and quality procedures.

•Coordinated die changes, die cleaning, and machine recalibration to maintain consistent product quality and minimize scrap.

•Diagnosed and resolved die and extrusion process issues in real time, supporting continuous production and minimizing downtime.

•Worked closely with cross-functional teams on polypropylene and sheeted material production, supporting both blown film and cast film lines.

CORE SKILLS

•Plant Operations & Team Leadership — staff management, multi-shift scheduling, cross-functional coordination

•Project & Operations Management — production planning, budgeting, vendor and logistics coordination

•Manufacturing Processes — blown film and cast film extrusion, equipment troubleshooting, uptime improvement

•Quality & Safety — SOP development, quality control, 5S implementation, PPE and safety program management

•Additional — Bilingual (English/Spanish); [add software/systems, e.g., ERP, MS Project, Excel]

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