Production leader leveraging in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing landscape to significantly increase revenue and operational efficiency. Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills.Assumed full responsibility for managing all plant operations, Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Training responsibilities. Oversaw the generation of maximum profitability and ensured full production levels were met while simultaneously performing safety, quality, cost, and inventory management within operating budget constraints. Supervising and directing all employee training programs, safety programs, and plant improvement projects. (5S’s and Kaizen)• Developing a very skilled working force and reduction of poor performing employees. • Increasing standards and regulations, as well as implementing policies in company hand book for hiring and training of employees.• Developing excellent internal customer and Suppliers relationships. • Establishing an effective maintenance program (TPM) and a company employee manual.• Monitoring MRP/ERP in order to track Issued Orders, delivery dates, ship dates and shipping method. (SAP)• Sourcing and Cost reduction focused. First year savings 40% to 50% in Raw materials and packaging.• Securing Raw materials and Commercialized goods availability in more than 98%

Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.Monitor MRP, PPM in order to track PO’s Issued, delivery dates, ship dates and shipping method.Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods.Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services and prices.Arrange the payments and freight charges.Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.Confer with other in-house departments about goods requirements, material emergencies and best shipping methods (Air/Sea/Land).ACCOMPLISHMENTS: •Purchased annually more than Six Million dollars in direct and indirect Raw Materials.•Reduced raw materials inventory level from five million dollars to three million dollars by working in conjunction with Production Planning to assure delivery met production needs.•Coordinated raw material JIT deliveries, avoiding production delays, that allowed distribution centers in Canada and USA to maintain a 98.5% on time delivery to customer of all Costa Rican products.•Manage raw material inventory level for more than 12.000 SKU´s using PolyPM’s MRP system.•Utilized negotiating skills with established supplier base to achieve an average of 10% annual cost savings.

Industrial Engineering focused on how to get the work done most efficiently, balancing many factors such as time, number of workers needed, available machinery, Actions Plans that workers need to take, achieving the end product with no errors, workers' safety, environmental concerns, and cost.Design and Review production schedules on daily basis, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to improve methods and activities in manufacturing.Design control systems to coordinate activities and production planning to ensure that finish goods meet quality standardsEnact quality control procedures to resolve production problems, minimize costs or delays.Figure out how to manufacture parts or products, deliver goods, with maximum efficiency.Training methods, learning curves and incentive programs for new hire employees or re-training personnel follow-up.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:•Monitored productivity and efficiencies of more than 150 sewing operators. •Performed rates changes, and re-designed sewing methods that improved operator efficiency from 75% to a 100% or better.•Implemented new style start-ups, and new style molding cup developments.•Introduced a pre-employment testing procedure that aided in selecting the best candidate for the position.

Managing and coordinating the activities required to meet Corporate Quality Standards for over 500 sewing operators. Also monitoring and advising on the performance of the quality management system, producing data and generating reports on performance, efficiency measuring against set indicators. Coordinating with others managers and staff throughout the organization to ensure that the QA procedures have been functioning and followed properly. Advising on changes and their implementation. Providing tools, training and techniques to enable to others to achieve quality. Responsible for managing and developing new products. In charge of managing all cost and stitching procedures for all new styles. Manage the data servers and providing IT support in general to the Organization (networks, structured, wiring). Facilities Housekeeping. Ensure properly operation of: air compressors, electric generator, electrical and pneumatic systems, building lighting.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:•Introduced and Implemented 5S´s (Kaizen) to 600 employees.•Trained 120 operators on TPM methodology.•Prepared the Costa Rican and Honduras Plants for a successful C-TPAT certification.•Administered the quality assurance program for Jockey Costa Rica plant receiving the Jockey CEO Award for Excellence in Quality and Safety.•Provided IT technical support for 45 internal customers. Installing and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and software issues, and solving technical and application problems.•Responsible for maintaining the facility housekeeping, electrical and pneumatics systems, security, and all building maintenance.

Managing, controlling and planning daily, weekly and monthly training for new personnel and retraining. Providing support to new styles start-ups. Monitoring sewing operators performance (above or below 100% efficiency). Planning and controlling free lunch for more than 500 employees, performing daily and weekly menus.Manage private security service. Follow up on the corporate awards programs (CEO Award, Excellence Award). Public relationships (donations and support to community activities). Data Supplies and manage LAN/WAN networks, provide technical services of repair of PCs available 24/7.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:•Responsible for operator training- new hire and re-training. Implemented all new styles launches. •Administered Jockey’s “free lunch” program based on weekly operator performance in quality and efficiency- included budget responsibility.•Monitored and compiled Plant’s performance in Jockey Safety and Quality Excellence programs.•Managed Jockey’s Community Reach-out Projects, administering and approving donations, and community involvement programs (Junior Achievement).

Assisting Human Resources Manager in daily activities. Manage employee assistance, benefits programs and social activities schedules.

Managed In-process Inspectors and Final Audit staff, resolved all Quality Issues, and provided new styles launches support.