Plant Manager and Process Engineering Professional with expertise in process improvement of manufacturing operations. _ Solid research, product development and implementation history. _ Led turnarounds of operations in three countries. _ Builds strong internal and external relationships and represent the company to government officials, agencies, vendors and regulators. _Known for rapid implementation of processes and procedures to improve performance and increase production _ Maintains highest safety standards. Willing to relocate and travel.LEADERSHIP _ Excellent ability to coordinate daily operations and teams to meet short and long term goals_ Established processes and procedures to allow professional pride and development among staff_ Highly conscious of the impact of a company’s decisions on the environment and the community COMMUNICATION_ Strong ability to build and establish relationships with all departments of a company to enhance profitability and a positive work environment._ Developed and conducted various internal training programs_ Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian PROJECT MANAGEMENT_ Well rounded operations experience in process and equipment upgrades, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement_ High level of adaptability with track record of compliance with diverse laws and regulations, environments, and people in three countries_ Manages overall budget, spending and headcount_ Reorganized the structure of staff with defined priorities and responsibilitiesPROCESS IMPROVEMENT_ Certified Black Belt, Lean / Six Sigma _ Certified as Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 / 2000_ Designed process modification to re-commission production plant_ Preventive Maintenance software Maximo, JD Edwards and Mpulse.SAFETY_ Proven 3 year-record of perfect safety performance _ Maintained the record for safest performance departments for 1.5 yearsSpecialties: Plant Management, Quality, Process Improvement, ISO 9001 / 2000, Internal Auditor ISO 9001 / 2000, Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, Cultural Change, New product development, Quality Process, Turnaround Experience, Spanish, Italian, P+L Responsibility, Safety Systems