CHARLES JOSEPH GARCIA
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Area Production Manager with over 15 years of manufacturing leadership across aerospace, medical, battery electronics, defense, and home appliances. Proven ability to lead 600+ staff, drive Lean transformations, Improve OEE and maintain safe, compliant production enviroments. Strong mechanical aptitude, and Committed to enhancing production methods that positively influence all areas of business operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Operations Manager
Electrolux Home Care Products Ltd.
SPRINGFIELD TN
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee multi-line operations in a high volume appliance manufacturing environment
- Direct oversight of 600+ staff, 12 supervisors and 3 Senior manufacturing leaders
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality and productivity goals
- Acting Director when on vacation
Production Manager
Electrolux
Anderson, S.C.
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Lead a facility in producing Home Appliance Refrigerators thru multiple departments, thermoforming, fabrication, press stamping and assembly using ISO foaming machines with Robotic technology
- Scrap Reduction thru targeted training;Trained all Supervisor on Fab and Foam lines on 1st and 2nd shift
- Established procedures for various areas; improved OEE uptime; drove 6s improvements ia weekly GEMBA WALKS
- In charge of leading 150+ staff members and 4 supervisor
Senior Manufacturing Leader
Electrolux
Anderson, S.C.
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Read and interpret schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Assessed problems and conflicts and resolved independently.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing thru Kronos
Production Press Part Leader / Production Manager
Samsung
Newberry, S.C.
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts, Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement, Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issues directly and implementing timely solutions. Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to top checks quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training. Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills. Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods. Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers. Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy. Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency. Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance. Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations developing initiatives for continuous process improvement. Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials. Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely. Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement. Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives among 90-member management team with their direct reports. Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement. Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity. Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands. Managed company operations, including staff hiring, training, development, scheduling and supervision. Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Production Press Supervisor
Samsung
Newberry, S.C.
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Promoted to Production Press Part Leader within 2 months
Production Manager
National Manufacturing Inc.
Piscataway, N.J.
08.2009 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: (ISO 9001-AS9100-ISO 13485- ITAR COMPLIANCE )
- Responsible for leading subordinates in a production facility and for ensuring that all production processes meet our customer requirements, standards and monitoring work flow.
- Identifying problems and bottlenecks in the production processes, Directly supervising hourly production, Tracking staff attendance and time keeping, Managing and Improving production processes to enhance product quality, Ensuring the safest working environment possible for staff, Planning, assigning and directing production work, Appraising staff performance, Addressing employee complaints and resolving any problems, Actively working to eliminate hazards that may cause injury, Organizing and prioritizing production needs, Carrying out accident investigations, Making sure that products are to the highest grade and production standards, Creating an environment that is conducive to teamwork, Making sure that paperwork is up to date, Rewarding and disciplining, coaching and counseling employees, Periodically carrying out office work, Creates and revises system and procedure analyzing operating practices, record keeping systems, ADP Payroll on a weekly basis for employees.
Supervisor
National Manufacturing Inc.
Chatham, N.J.
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: (ISO 9001-AS9100-ISO 13485- ITAR COMPLIANCE )
- Responsible for managing and Improving production processes, making sure that products are to the highest grade and production standards are meet, ensuring the safest working environment possible for the staff, Supervise hourly production.
Mechanic / Setup Men
National Manufacturing Inc.
03.2004 - 08.2007
- Company Overview: (ISO 9001-AS9100-ISO 13485- ITAR COMPLIANCE )
- Responsible for setting up dies in a timely manner, Material loading and unloading, Use of a forklift (CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR),Maintenance of press, Use of measuring equipment (caliper, venire, smart scope, micrometer), Recording of data, Troubleshooting and adjustments of the press, Performs first piece inspections,Follow all safety rules and procedures, Manage and input correct data in system, Run presses in absence of operators, Support other mechanics or other production personnel whenever quality or production problems occur.
Machine Operator
National Manufacturing Inc.
10.2003 - 03.2004
- Company Overview: (ISO 9001-AS9100-ISO 13485- ITAR COMPLIANCE )
- Meet production rate, Operate Double action, single stroke, progressive and transfer presses, Manage and input correct data in computer systems, Meet products highest quality standards, Trained in the use of quality dept. measuring devices such as a caliper, venire and basic smart scope applications.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Jose Trinidad Reyes
11.2001
Skills
- Team leadership skills and cross functional collaboration
- Lean manufacturing principles, 6S
- Blueprint Reading, mechanical aptitude
- Kronos, ERP Basics, ADP, Synerion
- ITAR, ISO Quality systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Languages
English - Native Excellent
Spanish - Fluent ( communicative in writing , speaking and reading ) Excellent
Timeline
Area Operations Manager
Electrolux Home Care Products Ltd.
01.2025 - Current
Production Manager
Electrolux
06.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Manufacturing Leader
Electrolux
02.2022 - 06.2022
Production Press Part Leader / Production Manager
Samsung
04.2021 - 02.2022
Production Press Supervisor
Samsung
02.2021 - 04.2021
Production Manager
National Manufacturing Inc.
08.2009 - 02.2021
Supervisor
National Manufacturing Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2009
Mechanic / Setup Men
National Manufacturing Inc.
03.2004 - 08.2007
Machine Operator
National Manufacturing Inc.
10.2003 - 03.2004
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Jose Trinidad Reyes