Operations Manager
Uniformes Pride Sa De Cv. (Uniforms, Corporate Apparel And Private Label Manufacturer)
Mexico City Area, Mexico
Operations Management• Designed and controlled the process of production, including product design, process design, production planning, quality management and inventory control• Developed business plan; cold called to generate new clients; presented value of products and services to B2B and B2C; increased clients by 15%• Achieved annual sales of USD$2.5 M; major clients-Sony, Bayer, Nissan, Sears, Mobil oil • Developed and managed relationships with vendors, procured equipment, tools and machinery along with raw material to maintain steady production • Developed yearly budgetary forecast and ensured forecast met corporate guidelines• Exceeded production schedules while manufacturing a 99% defect-free product• Engaged with technical supervisors regarding equipment and usage, maintenance, modification and procurement; tested and monitored plant processes for efficiencyAdministration• Hired, trained and dismissed staff; managed a staff of 30-35 full-time employees and 50 seasonal/part-time employees; monitored employee performance and productivity; • Worked closely with teams and provided ongoing coaching to increase bottom line• Conducted market research to ensure that products, services and prices were competitive and reviewed data and performance on a monthly basis; modified strategies to optimize outcomes• Implemented cost control programs and worked within budgetsProduction Management• Ensured safety and efficiency of the facility• Planned, implemented, adjusted and controlled the production schedules; assessed inventory of raw material based on specific needs of each order; sourced and ordered material• Managed and trained production team to meet daily targets• Planned and arranged shipping of products to various parts of the country; resolved any concerns or issues on delivery• Planned and scheduled department processes to achieve optimum production and utilization of resources