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Alfredo Rivera

Belleville

Summary

Dynamic operations and manufacturing professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in the consumer goods industry, including personal and home care, food processing, and protective packaging. Proven track record of delivering exceptional quality service while driving organizational success through innovative, customer-centric supply chain strategies. Expertise in aligning initiatives with corporate objectives to uncover untapped opportunities, enhance market share, and boost profit margins. Results-oriented leader committed to fostering operational excellence and sustainable growth in competitive markets.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Manager

Signode
01.2021 - Current
  • Direct the Plant Operations of Paper Bags, Corrugated Paperboard Corner Protectors that provide sustainable product and pallet protection for a variety of markets and applications.
  • Improved Plant EBITDA margin by 10% by reducing waste, negotiating with lower cost suppliers, implementing leading KPIs aligned with financial targets, improving maintenance service and engaging hourly employees with the goals of the facility.
  • Manage P&L statement assuring Revenue maximization for the facility through cost reduction by using recycled fiber instead of Virgin pulp, improving efficiency and output through CI initiatives.
  • Lead 10 direct reports and 250 indirect reports.
  • Cut down procurement costs through reassessing vendors, saving the company 25%.
  • Utilize Plant Strategic A3 to capture current state, inefficiencies, gaps and corrective actions in the process.
  • Full ownership of KPIs: Safety, Quality, Staff, Production, Efficiency and Cost.
  • Safety- Improved Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) from 4.8 to 0.4. Near Misses Frequency Rate (NMFR) 75% improvement from 8.0 to 2.0.
  • Quality and Customer – Credit $ per M (33.3% improvement per million 1.2% to 0.8%) OTIF score improved from 85% to 95% a 11.76% improvement. Material Usage Variance% (MUV) 75% improvement per medium roll of paper processed.
  • People – 25% decrease in overtime for Saturday operations. Improved Turnover ratio from 12% to 5% a 33% gain.
  • Production – Production in pounds(lbs.)10% increase. Production M$(million) 8% increase.
  • Efficiency and Cost – OEE 13.85% improvement (65 to 74). Waste % reduction from 3.9% to 2.1% a 46.15 % gain. Conversion Cost per pound 25% reduction.
  • Conversion Cost per million 16.5% savings. Labor $per-lbs. 12.5% savings. Overhead $ per-pounds 13.65% savings.
  • Driving continuous improvement through excellence in leadership, problem solving and teamwork.
  • Utilize Lean Tools like 6S, VSM, Kaizen, SMED, and Kanban to minimize waste, remove non-value-added processes, and boost efficiency.
  • CAPEX Projects, Budget and weekly and monthly forecasting and Capital spend projects.
  • Devised and implemented a disposition plan for excess inventory which led to cost avoidance of $900,000.
  • Exceed monthly Revenue goals by 15%.
  • Reduced employee turnover rate and improved retention rate.
  • Implemented 6S program to improve Safety, Housekeeping and Production Output.
  • Manage production schedule according to Sales Demand Report.
  • Direct Preventive Maintenance and work with vendor suppliers.
  • Implemented changes to the daily Production Log to capture production gaps and opportunities.
  • Ensured SOPs are followed to Standardize flow and process.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.

Plant Manager

Panos Brands
03.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed P&L statement, assuring Revenue maximization for the facility.
  • Lead seven direct reports and 125 indirect reports.
  • Cut down procurement costs through reassessing vendors, saving the company 15%.
  • Use Lean Transformation Hoshin Kanri and A3 Plant Strategic planning to build alignment, define direction across all departments and Shop Floor Front Lines.
  • Updated KPI report on efficiency, downtime, sales, and losses weekly.
  • Implemented 5S program to enhance cleaning, changeovers, and sanitization procedures.
  • Upgraded production machines, increasing output by 10%.
  • Managed production schedule based on Sales Demand Report.
  • Directed Preventive Maintenance and collaborated with vendor suppliers.
  • Improved daily Production Log to identify gaps and opportunities.
  • Managed B2B and B2C opportunities to boost profits and customers.
  • Ensured adherence to SOPs and created new ones as needed.
  • Trained associates on HR Cloud system for policy understanding and tool access.
  • Manage 3 Shifts in a 24/7 operation with 12 High-Speed Filling Lines.
  • Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.

General Manager

Krispy Kreme
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contracts.
  • Oversaw store finances, set budgets, and managed labor to achieve targets and support long-term growth.
  • Led NYC career events to recruit General Store Managers, Plant Manager, Production Managers and other Leadership roles.
  • Fully trained in Food Safety, Sanitation and Health to ensure standards are met.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service. 95% Yield adherence on doughnuts with right batches minimizing waste.Waste rate
  • Led Cross-Training in stores and production facilities with 100% training completion reducing overtime during peak seasons. Enforced FIFO (First-in, First-Out inventory rotation to prevent expired items that translate into high storage costs and spoilage. Monitor daily demand and adjust production to match sales, reducing overproduction and waste from short shelf life. Scheduled daily autonomous and weekly preventive maintenance to keep fryers, refrigeration and HVAC systems well-maintained to avoid energy inefficiency and costly repairs. Implemented Daily Waste Log to track Donough waste, returns from stores, expired raw materials and finished goods to identify trends and adjust production accordingly.

Operations Manager

Mondelez
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed and oversaw over 300 production employees in a high-speed manufacturing facility.
  • Monitored and ensured KPIs are met on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Communicated Metrics and Production Yields daily.
  • Reviewed planned and unplanned downtime, schedule changes and efficiency issues.
  • Ensured employees comply with GMP’s, SOP’s, Quality standards procedures and Health and Safety and Environmental policies.
  • Worked along with Maintenance planners on equipment upgrades and preventive maintenance.
  • Improved production efficiency by 8% and reduced waste by 5%.
  • Ensured production schedule is met and manpower is utilized according to business needs.
  • Manage 3 shifts in a 24/7 operation with 15 high-speed lines.
  • Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.

Operations Manager

Reckitt Benckiser
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Direct manufacturing operations of multiple production teams.
  • Manage 3 shifts in 24/7 operations with 23 High- Speed Filling Lines.
  • Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 6% on the previous year.
  • Updated Skill Matrix by focusing on weaknesses and strengths of members of each team that resulted on better allocation of manpower throughout the plant.
  • Controlled Actual Costs vs Volume related to Direct Labor and Cases Produced.
  • Champions the development/compliance of Plant safety and housekeeping.
  • Reviews daily operating results and monitors trends in labor usage.
  • Line downtime and quality rejects and follows up.
  • Responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of process improvement and best practices focused on improvements in Safety and Quality.
  • Service and Cost Reduction-improved efficiency and reduced waste.
  • Responsible for being part of new production development of cost-saving projects.
  • Work with multiple departments—Finance, Planning, Engineering, Quality and EHS regarding cost saving projects, scheduling, safety, nonconformances, and waste to make the Plant more profitable.
  • Successfully led initiatives resulting in waste cost reduction exceeding $1.2 million, optimizing operational efficiency and resource utilization.
  • Surpassed waste reduction targets, achieving a percentage above the set target, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and cost savings.
  • Maintained operational excellence with zero major issues.
  • Closed 100% of quality alerts promptly, ensuring swift resolution of issues and maintaining product quality standards.
  • Achieved a Right First-Time rate of 99.92%, surpassing the 99.85% target.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.

Operations Manager

Colgate
05.2000 - 07.2015
  • Improved monthly production efficiency levels exceeding 20% of target for the past five years.
  • Established team performance plan with common understanding of team purpose, roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
  • Reduced Line Change over Time by having Techs, Operators and Maintenance follow change over parameters, ensure training was provided for those who needed and support throughout the changeover process.
  • Mentor and Cross-Trained Operators, Tech and Production Supervisors in multiple departments.
  • Lead and manage a team effort that drove up over 80% of Asset Utilization while bringing down costs for the past ten years.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Led hiring, onboarding, and training new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, considering customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Manage 3 Shifts in 24/7 Operations with 25 High-Speed Filling Lines.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.

Education

MBA - Management

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ

Skills

  • Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with SAP systems
  • Control room management
  • Waste management certification holder
  • Trained in OSHA 30 standards
  • Third Wave expertise
  • Proficient in AS/400 operations
  • Certified boiler operator
  • HACCP implementation
  • Operations management
  • Lean manufacturing processes
  • Waste reduction

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Led team of 10 in the development of Packaging Cost Saving Project.
  • Managed teams of 200 to 700 Union and Non union staff members.

Affiliations

  • Lean Enterprise Institute
  • Kaizen Institute

Certification

04/2019 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Plant Manager

Signode
01.2021 - Current

Plant Manager

Panos Brands
03.2019 - 12.2020

General Manager

Krispy Kreme
04.2018 - 03.2019

Operations Manager

Mondelez
05.2017 - 04.2018

Operations Manager

Reckitt Benckiser
08.2015 - 04.2017

Operations Manager

Colgate
05.2000 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Fairleigh Dickinson University

MBA - Management

Fairleigh Dickinson University

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