Operations Manager
Resume:
Rafael Lopez
Raleigh, NC 27614
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Summary of Qualifications
Multi-lingual, multi- cultural Operations Executive who drives Manufacturing efforts to excellence, increasing quality and revenue for both domestic and international companies. Experienced in reengineering processes to increase production and cut cost, turning around underperforming manufacturing efforts, starting up plants that accommodate green initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliances and creating alliances that assure mutual benefit.
Skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English), Kaizen, Lean, JIT, TPM, TQM, Continuous Process Improvement, SPC, OSHA, EPA, FDA, P&L, Labour Negotiations, Cost Control Turnarounds, ISO 9000 & 14000.
Experience
SELF EMPLOYED, Raleigh, NC. 2009-Present
-US/International Manufacturing Interim Contract Manager.
-Consulting engagement to identify potential opportunities to open and expand market share in the USA, for a HDPE Recycling Company located in Spain. Advising on US market conditions, material specifications and prices.
TREX CO., Winchester, VA. 2005-2009
Director of Operations in Spain, General Manager for Denplax S.A. (a Trex participated company in Spain),.
Recycling/Processing and Extrusion of Agricultural and Post Consumer LDPE plastic bags, through a Wash Line, two Agglomerators and three Extruders.
-Responsible for the total operation of the Company.
-Brought the company to Profit for the first time in the five years of its Operations. Since my start up, the Company has been always in the Black.
RECYCLE AMERICA ALLIANCE, Raleigh, NC. 2003-2004
Director of Plant/Manufacturing.
. Recycling/Processing of PET/HDPE plastics, via optical systems.
Responsible for Production, Q.C., Maintenance, S & R and Warehouse Mgmt.
- Start up of new plant in Raleigh, NC.
- Increase production by 30%, quality of finished product by 50% and reduce production costs by 20%.
- Responsible for a workforce of near 150 employees, preparation of yearly budget, P&L report review, OSHA, EPA.
LEVENTON S.A., Barcelona, Spain. 1998-2002
Director Manufacturing Operations.
Manufacture of Medical Devices such as Catheters, Electrodes, Infusion Systems, Respiratory Exercisers, Elastomeric Pumps, Stens, etc.
--Oversaw Plastic Injection plant construction and start up with 15/20 injection machines (10/50 Tons).
--Managed Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, Q.A., Q.C., Warehouses and R&D Depts. (150/200 Emp.) for 10,000 & 100,000 Clean Rooms Manufacturing.
--Managed multiplant manufacturing (5 plants) for plastic injection, textiles, stens and assembly facilities
--Automated 80 percent of assembly plant to reduce cost and increase efficiency
--Prepared and monitored budgets, reviewed P&L reports, conducted supplier negotiations, ISO 9000 and FDA audits.
AMERICAN NATIONAL CAN, Tarragona, Spain. 1993-1998
Plant Manager.
Manufacture aluminium beverage printed containers via continuous high-output process system of production using the newest technologies.
--Managed 150 employees in production, maintenance and engineering, quality control, finance and warehousing
--Started up a plant in less than one year; started a second production line in less than two months
--Developed training program for the new line’s personnel
--Oversaw ISO 9002 certification
--Developed and implemented annual plant budget; implemented cost-reduction program
--Created leadership training program for supervisors
--Improved the commercial customer satisfaction program
--Negotiated salary and work conditions for employees
JAMES RIVER CORP., West Chicago, IL. 1986-1992
Production & Maintenance Manager.
--Four extrusion lines producing sheet roll to supply five thermo formers, in addition to three
Thermo lines.
--Implemented SPC control system to improve quality and production
--Implemented safety programs for production and maintenance departments
--Created employee training manuals; created training program for hazard communication’s regulations
--Installed one extruder and two thermo formers for production department
--Created plant scrap recycling program; created plant energy consumption and conservation program
WINDSOR MECHANICAL SERVICES, Calumet Park, IL
L.C.KOHLMAN, Chicago, IL.
Project Manager.
Industrial HVAC systems installations.
Education
Aurora University School of Business, Aurora, IL. 1989-1992
Business Management
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. 1973-1974
Masters Liberal Arts
Universidad de Barcelona, Spain. 1968-1973
Bachelor of Science, Architecture.
Professional Development
1999: Regulatory Affairs FDA and Medical Device
1997: Team Leadership Techniques
1996: Quality Improvement Process Program
1995: ISO 9002 and Negotiations Techniques
1991: Facilitator Training Program
1990: Development of Quality and Productivity Improvement Process
1989: Statistical Quality and Productivity Improvement Techniques
1988: Training Systems Supervisión
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