CRISTIAN GUZMAN
NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC
Katy,USA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Results-driven Manufacturing and Operations Leader with over 6 years of progressive experience in production, maintenance, utilities, and injection molding operations within high-volume manufacturing environments. Proven track record of driving operational excellence through OEE improvement, downtime reduction, equipment reliability, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing manufacturing performance, and delivering measurable business results while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
Work History
Production Supervisor – Injection Department
6 Years 9 Months- Lead daily production and maintenance operations for a high-volume injection molding department, overseeing personnel, equipment performance, safety, quality, and production execution.
- Key Leadership Achievements
- Increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) from 91.0% in 2024 to 99.2% in 2026, achieving an 8.2% improvement through operational discipline and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved throughput from 91.8% to 99.2%, maximizing asset utilization and increasing manufacturing output.
- Increased equipment availability from 91.49% to 99.24%, significantly improving equipment reliability and operational stability.
- Reduced unplanned downtime by 95%, decreasing downtime events from 2,126 minutes to 90 minutes through proactive maintenance strategies and rapid-response execution.
- Reduced total downtime by 52%, lowering downtime from 18,300 minutes to 8,700 minutes despite increased production volumes and operational demands.
- Lead and develop production, maintenance, and support personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate production schedules, staffing plans, maintenance activities, and inventory requirements to support business objectives.
- Partner with Quality, Warehouse, Planning, and Operations teams to achieve performance targets and customer service goals.
- Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment and process issues.
Utilities Technician
6 Years 9 Months- Managed and maintained critical plant utility systems supporting continuous manufacturing operations, including:
- Air Compressors (High & Low Pressure)
- Chillers and Cooling Towers
- Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Carbon Towers
- Boilers
- Wastewater Systems
- Implemented reliability and efficiency improvements that enhanced plant performance and minimized operational interruptions.
Preventive Maintenance Mechanic
6 Years 9 Months- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and support systems.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Supported equipment reliability initiatives and downtime reduction efforts.
- Executed preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability.
Security Systems Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Installed, programmed, and serviced security, access control, and surveillance systems.
- Managed customer projects and ensured compliance with installation standards.
ATM Technician
8 Months- Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of ATM equipment.
- Maintained operational reliability while adhering to strict security procedures.
Maintenance Technician
5 Months- Performed HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and facility maintenance activities.
- Managed work orders and ensured timely completion of repairs.
Education
High School Diploma
- Residential & Commercial Electricity Program
Skills
Production & Operations Management
Injection Molding Operations (Husky Systems)
OEE & KPI Management
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Team Leadership & Employee Development
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Equipment Reliability Improvement
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Inventory & Material Management
Utilities Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Project Management
Budget & Cost Control
Quality Systems
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Manufacturing Operations Leadership
Team Development & Coaching
Operational Excellence
Continuous Improvement Culture
Reliability-Centered Maintenance
Safety-First Leadership
Data-Driven Decision Making
High-Performance Team Building
Worker training
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- EPA Certified
- HVAC Certified
- Reverse Osmosis Level 4 Certified
- Expert Troubleshooting of RO Systems
- Basic & Intermediate Electrical Systems
- Commissioned Security Officer License
- Alarm System Installer License
- Forklift Certified
- Boom Lift Certified
- Driver License – Class C
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Supervisor – Injection Department
NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC
2019.09 - CurrentRead More
Utilities Technician
NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC
2019.09 - CurrentRead More
Preventive Maintenance Mechanic
NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC
2019.09 - CurrentRead More
Security Systems Technician
HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS INC.
2018.04 - 2019.09Read More
ATM Technician
GARDAWORLD CASH SERVICES
2017.08 - 2018.04Read More
Maintenance Technician
OLYMPUS PROPERTY
2017.03 - 2017.08Read More
Apex Technical School
from Residential & Commercial Electricity Program
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Francisco A. Garcia Boyrie High School
High School Diploma
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