Carolina Garrido
Summary
Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Fluent in Spanish and English with International Travel Capital Projects & Expenditures Cost Reduction experience. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager / Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Vibrantz Technologies (Legacy Ferro Corp.)
02.2015 - Current
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Evaluated vendor performance through regular assessments, ensuring only reliable suppliers were used in the procurement process.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Manage 21 Union and Salary employees
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Championed sustainability initiatives within the organization, reducing impact through waste reduction and efficient practices.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Define and approve all overtime where required, and complete weekly Payroll
- Managed multiple Capital projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed manufacturing projects and program services to handle engineering and project metrics.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Ferro Corp.
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Improved overall equipment effectiveness by implementing predictive maintenance strategies and root cause analysis techniques.
- Designed documents and statements of proposals, lead times, technical costs and budgets and statements of work to manage supplier development efforts.
- Managed manufacturing projects and program services to handle engineering and project metrics.
- Served as a manufacturing engineer for the bioactive glass powder material to improve process efficiency and improve quality of the material
- Provided support in annual Physical Inventory for the US Ferro Sites
- Responsible for sites capital improvement projects in the areas of EH&S, Ergonomics, and Process for the Cleveland, OH, and the South Plainfield, NJ, Sites
- Served as an Intermittent Plant Manager for Orrville Plant (January 2011 – July 2011).
Process Engineering Manager
Ferro Corp
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Coordinated maintenance activities with operations teams to minimize disruption to production schedules while ensuring equipment reliability.
- Execute the Capital Planning, and manage monthly reporting
- Responsible for process improvement, productivity improvements, cost reduction, troubleshooting, and assist with IT support
- Compose procedures and training presentations in order for the Maintenance Department to safely remove un-used equipment
- Perform the assigned monthly safety/housekeeping walkthrough, and the Salary housekeeping weekly audits.
Process Engineer
Ferro Corp.
11.2004 - 09.2008
- Championed and facilitated to drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization, resulting in a culture of operational excellence.
- Managed capital projects for the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Process Engineer for the Smelting Department – Responsibilities include process improvement, productivity improvements, cost reduction, and troubleshooting
- Team member responsible for the installation of a $5.7 million plant in Suzhou, China
- Provide technical support for Ferro's plants in China, Spain, France, and Holland
- Write, plan, manage, and execute Capital engineering projects up to $275,000
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio05.2000
Skills
- Staff Management
- Performance monitoring
- Capacity Planning
- Plant Maintenance
- Engineering/project management experience
- Decision-Making
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Cost Reduction
- Staff Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Workflow Management
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Expenditure Approvals
- Safety Management
- Strategic thinker
- Root Cause Analysis
- Production Problem Resolution
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Manager / Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Vibrantz Technologies (Legacy Ferro Corp.)
02.2015 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Ferro Corp.
08.2010 - 02.2015
Process Engineering Manager
Ferro Corp
09.2008 - 08.2010
Process Engineer
Ferro Corp.
11.2004 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Cleveland State University
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