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Miami, Florida, Us

Miami, Florida, Us

Leading core material supplier in the US composites industry.Developed, implemented, and monitored day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives. Oversaw a team of 50 employees, including two direct reports, in managing kitting operation in America, emphasizing quality, EHS, productivity, CAPEX, budgeting, cost control, engineering and customer service.Devised strategies to increase productivity and implemented process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs.Consolidated an in-house Design & Engineering Team to support business growth and improve customer service.Played pivotal role in reducing manufacturing cost by 30%.Successfully managed implementation of LEAN Manufacturing, APQP4Wind, ISO 9001:2015 and on-line production system to monitor manufacturing processes through real time quality control charts.Expanded range of products offered, resulting in a 135% increase in revenue.

Largest balsa wood producer and exporter in the Asia-Pacific Region.Oversaw complete operations in Papua New Guinea with P&L responsibility. Led a team of eight direct reports with a workforce of 500 employees.Identified potential operational risks or inefficiencies and recommended improvements. Assisted in streamlining operation processes, documenting process flows, and communicating proposed updates to senior management. Created plan and allocated resources to achieve milestones.Negotiated agreements with farmers for plantations spanning one or more crop cycles.Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure long-term sustainability of business.Led initiatives to decrease headcount by 66% and boost production output of finished goods by 20%.Steered efforts in directing implementation of APQP4Wind standard, ISO 9001:2015, 5S, one-piece flow and the on-line production system to monitor manufacturing processes.Spearheaded transformation process to an equal opportunity employer.

Global leader managing, processing and exporting balsa wood.Developed operational plans that promote long-term success and growth. Managed entire manufacturing processes from green lumber reception to finished goods. Focus areas: quality, EHS, productivity, CAPEX, budgeting and cost control. Monitored day-to-day operational systems and recommended solutions for improvement if necessary.Led three direct reports with a workforce of 200 employees.Directed implementation of a one-piece flow, the production line system and 5S.Oversaw manufacturing operations performing daily Gemba walks and reviewing KPIs & roadmaps to swiftly resolve issues and keep projects on track. Directed efforts towards increasing finished goods output by 60% by consolidating operations into one site.

Acted as in-charge of overseeing 8,000 hectares of balsa plantations including harvesting, sawmilling and logistics operations. Focus areas: quality, EHS, productivity, CAPEX, budgeting and cost control. Managed a team of five direct reports with a workforce of 400 employees.Ensured that all balsa plantations were certified under the FSC® FM standard.Managed procurement of green lumber from third-party suppliers securing the internal and external supply for manufacturing plants.Conducted research and identified potential balsa wood suppliers in other countries.Achieved 30% increase in production of green lumber within organization, while simultaneously lowering its cost by 30%.Reduced headcount by 50% through automation of labor-intensive tasks, benchmarking best practices and by strictly controlling the operation.

Led the sales force of the mill division mainly focused on shrimp and pet feed markets.

Agronomist, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Mba Candidate, Business Administration And Management, General

Advanced Management Of High Performance Teams, Business Administration And Management, General