A. David Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

Responsible for the shift production operations in a fast paced production lines at the Dallas QTG-Gatorade Plant. Experience in Material management, AIB audits and process improvement efforts. Knowledge in GMP’s, SAP, MARS, WMS, MRP. Conduct daily/weekly meetings to contribute with different departments and upper level of management. Lead production teams through training, motivation and effective communication to achieve goals and expectations in the area of productivity, quality, labor relations, safety and cost savings. Work with product and process engineers to understand process opportunities. Reviewed production builds daily, ensuring inventory accuracy of F/G and raw materials in SAP. Provide focus on the safe and efficient operation of the workforce, minimizing product waste, maximizing yields, achieving order fulfillment, SAP execution and implementing TPM.

Manager of Staff accountable for the plant Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Processes and Customer Satisfaction. Responsible for providing business leadership to ensure the team meets or exceeds department/plant goals in critical success areas through the stages of Total Production Management (TPM). Experienced on high capacity and fast paced production environment. Manufacturing forecasting and plan resources to ensure on time delivery and data accuracy on existing or new products. Conduct root cause analysis and implement of effective corrective actions through the department. Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Philosophies and MRP to improve and optimize product and processes. Plan and execute tasks and operations including metrics monitoring and reporting, project status, process, quality and test schedule coordination at different levels of management. Provide leadership in driving continuous improvement and total employee involvement in critical success areas by empowering employees to effectively utilize lean manufacturing tools. Establish and sustain effective relationships with other managers and employees to foster an innovative and cooperative environment to solve problems and share information across work teams, business and functional areas. Reduce plant operating expenses and optimize processes to improve plant efficiency via identifying manpower and planning opportunities. Reduced manpower capacity by 40% the first year. Develop projects focused on Lean Manufacturing philosophy, such as a direct increase on efficiency, waste minimization, and sample reduction.

Masters Degree, Industrial Management / Human Resources

Bsba, Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Management