Arturo Varela
Dallas,TX
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader. Multi-talented Production Manager experienced in diverse industrial environments. Profit-motivated collaborator with ingenuity in troubleshooting complex productivity obstacles. Creative leader with motivational supervisory methods. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Production
Lead Concepts Inc
1909 Hereford Dr, Irving Texas 75238
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Directed resource allocation efforts, maximizing utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment resources for efficient operations management.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing arrangements that benefited the organization''s bottom line results.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, promoting professional growth opportunities through coaching methods.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall operational expenses without compromising service quality.
- Optimized inventory control procedures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory levels.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion and timely delivery.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff members.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Achieved successful contract negotiations by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing proposals, agreements, and terms.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
- Maintained an organized repository of all active contracts, allowing easy access for relevant stakeholders when needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive contract strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
- Reduced costs for the organization by effectively negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers and vendors.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Proactively identified potential contractual issues, addressing them before they escalated into more significant problems.
- Increased profitability through effective cost analysis during the negotiation of complex deals with suppliers and partners.
- Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll 18 employees.
- Supported business development efforts by preparing proposal materials and providing input on pricing strategies.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Developed accurate forecasting models to predict future inventory needs and inform purchasing decisions.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers to maintain cost savings and stock levels.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Maximized storage capacity by effectively organizing warehouse layout and implementing space-saving techniques.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency across various stages of the implementation process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Institute of Technology- PN, Mexico
Mexico06.2003
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Inventory Management Software
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Maintenance Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Problem-Solving
- Continuous improvements
- Documentation And Reporting
- Safety Management
- Manufacturing management
- Materials Management
- Material sourcing
- Workflow Analysis
- Cost reduction and containment
- New product introductions strategies
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Management
- Process improvement strategies
Certification
Certified Kyocera 15000c InkJet Prodution Printer. 2023
Additional Information
21 years experience:
*Printing equipments: Canon, Oce, Ricoh, Xerox, Konica Minolta, Riso, Kyocera.
*Envelope Printers: MemJet AstroJet, Formax color Max8, PrintWare InjetPro1175P-HP.
*Cutters: Heidelberg / MBO
*Folders / Binding: MBO / Heidelberg
*Inserter Equipment: Pitney Bowes APS / Flowmaster , Bell & Howell Equipment.
*Stamp Affixer: Kirk Rudy, Postmatic.
*Tabber Equipment: Kirk Rudy.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Production
Lead Concepts Inc
01.2018 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Institute of Technology- PN, Mexico