Aris Familia
Marana,AZ
Summary
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and a record of success in the manufacturing industry. Solid history of balancing team performance, customer service targets, and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Effective people manager and big-picture thinker.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyehouse Technical Manager
Gildan Activewear
San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Honduras
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
Dyehouse Technical Manager
Gildan Activewear
Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
Dyehouse Production Manager
Grupo Karims
San Pedro Sula , Cortes, Honduras
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Established processes and recipes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
Dyeing and Finishing Production Manager
Loma Lasetex
San Miguel El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Met target for on-time customer shipments.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
- Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Used specialized instrumentation to track and evaluate gas levels.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
Dye and Finishing Technical Manager
Gildan Activewear
Guerra, Distrito Nacional, Republica Dominicana
04.2006 - 07.2012
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Developed production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
Textile Lab Chief
Tejidos del Sol
La Romana, La Romana, Republica Dominicana
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Developed standard operating procedures for safe lab practices.
- Documented changes or modifications made to laboratory procedures and instruments.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Coordinated external contract services related to laboratory sample analysis.
- Established and managed quality control program covering laboratory activities.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Maintained detailed records and completed regular reports for operations, accounting and human resources needs.
- Provided technical guidance to staff members regarding complex testing projects.
- Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Conducted quality control checks on samples for accuracy and precision.
- Trained new personnel on laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Monitored environmental conditions within the lab facility for optimal performance.
- Managed and maintained laboratory equipment, including calibrations, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
- Assisted with troubleshooting instrumentation problems as necessary.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
- Reviewed analytical data from experiments to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
- Created reports summarizing experimental results for management review.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Ensured that all regulatory standards were met during laboratory operations.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Maintained records of all test methods used in the laboratory environment.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Ordered supplies to maintain sufficient inventory levels in the lab.
Production Supervisor
Ameritex S.A.
Santo Domingo , Distrito Nacional, Republica Dominicana
04.1999 - 12.2002
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve safety.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process optimization efforts.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Maintained records of all production activities including quality control data, labor costs, inventory levels and machine maintenance schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Chemical
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo, UASD
Santo Domingo, República Dominicana10-2000
Skills
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
- Risk management
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- KPI monitoring
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Continuous improvement
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dyehouse Technical Manager
Gildan Activewear
09.2020 - 12.2023
Dyehouse Technical Manager
Gildan Activewear
08.2016 - 04.2020
Dyehouse Production Manager
Grupo Karims
05.2015 - 02.2016
Dyeing and Finishing Production Manager
Loma Lasetex
03.2013 - 04.2015
Dye and Finishing Technical Manager
Gildan Activewear
04.2006 - 07.2012
Textile Lab Chief
Tejidos del Sol
01.2003 - 04.2006
Production Supervisor
Ameritex S.A.
04.1999 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Chemical
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo, UASD
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