Anthony Venegas
Sofa Template Inc.
Montclair,CA
17
years of professional experience
Results driven operations and manufacturing leader with 10+ years of experience in the furniture industry, leading production, cross functional teams, and operational strategy. Experienced in production planning and scheduling, budgeting, resource and materials management, process improvement, and staff development. Proven ability to optimize workflows, control costs, and build high performing teams while improving efficiency, quality, and on time delivery.
Work History
CEO
12 Years 11 Months- Directed furniture manufacturing operations producing approximately 600–1,000 furniture pieces per month, overseeing production planning, scheduling, materials, purchasing, quality, staffing, and fulfillment.
- Led and developed a workforce of up to 45 employees, including 25 full-time and 20 part-time/on-call team members, aligning staffing and resources with production demands while maintaining accountability for productivity, quality, and on-time completion.
- Managed an extended pipeline of projects, coordinating production capacity, labor, materials, purchasing, and workflow to support both immediate requirements and long-term customer commitments.
- Oversaw production and fulfillment supporting 30+ retail locations simultaneously, maintaining consistent quality and reliable delivery across recurring, high-volume requirements.
- Managed high-volume production alongside custom projects for high-end designers, commercial clients, and music studios, balancing operational efficiency with exacting specifications, craftsmanship, and customer expectations.
- Analyzed manufacturing workflows and implemented process improvements to reduce bottlenecks, optimize resources, strengthen operational efficiency, and improve production flow.
- Managed purchasing, inventory, material requirements, and supplier relationships to support production continuity, control costs, anticipate material needs, and minimize production delays.
- Developed operating budgets, standardized procedures, and performance expectations while evaluating costs and operational initiatives to strengthen accountability, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth.
- Directed company strategy, aligning executive priorities with growth targets and operational objectives.
- Led senior leadership teams, strengthening accountability, collaboration, and decision making across functions.
Warehouse Customer Service Assoiciate
4 Years 7 Months- Advised customers on foam and fabric selections, matching material specifications to project requirements.
- Tracked inventory availability, helping prevent stock shortages and order delays.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, maintaining professional service and repeat business relationships. Coordinated custom cut requests with production staff to meet order expectations and deadlines.
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge in both foam and fabric products, providing accurate information to customers. Managed multiple customer queries simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Operated a large bobtail truck to deliver freight safely across local and regional routes.
- Inspected vehicle systems before trips, documenting defects and coordinating needed repairs.
- Planned efficient routes to meet tight schedules and reduce idle travel time.
- Completed accurate delivery logs, bills of lading, and required transportation paperwork.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Cross Functional Leadership-working with purchasing
supply chain
sales and customer service
warehouse/distribution
and outside vendors
Operational leadership- overseeing day-to-day production
capacity
labor
materials
and output
Staff Leadership and development-Managing supervisors/managers
or frontline teams
setting expectations and holding teams accountable for results
Project management-capacity planning
production scheduling
operating plans
performance objectives
and direct report leadership
Strategic visioning-Budgeting and operating plans
managing departmental budgets
forecasting resource requirements
and delivering efficiency targets
Operational efficiency-Cost reduction and operational efficiency
KPI & performance management
establishing and tracking metrics such as productivity
on time delivery
scrap/rework
labor efficiency
inventory accuracy and costs
Product development and expansion-Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Improving workflow
reducing bottlenecks
and challenging inefficient processes
Bilingual Communication-Proficient in Spanish-speaking
reading
and writing
Timeline
CEO
Sofa Template Inc.
11.2013 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Customer Service Assoiciate
All Size Foam & Fabrics
06.2009 - 01.2014Read More
Bassett High School
High School Diploma
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