Gerardo Arriaga
Mission,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at ZF LIFETEC, excelling in operations oversight and team leadership.
Skilled in problem-solving and dedicated to streamlining operations, adept at fostering relationships and driving company growth. Achieved notable success in managing multi-site plants, demonstrating exceptional quality assurance and operational efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
ZF LIFETEC
08.2021 - Current
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
Multi-site Plant Manager
ZF LIFETEC - Airbags and Steering Wheels
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Oversaw daily operations of two manufacturing plants with 5300 employees and total sales of 830MUSD
Plant Manager
ZF LIFETEC - Steering Wheel Systems
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Oversaw daily operations of 140k sq. ft. manufacturing plant with annual sales of 250M USD
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Operations Manager
ZF LIFETEC - Seat Belt Systems
07.2010 - 03.2015
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for a seatbelt manufacturing facility with 3300 employees and a DL budget of $1.5MUSD
Various - Production, Quality, Engineering
ZF LIFETEC
05.1996 - 07.2010
- Several positions including product engineering, production manager, black belt, and quality manager
- Focus on customer management, quality performance and operational performance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
MBA -
University of Texas At Edinburg
Edinburg, TX05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas At Edinburg
Edinburg, TX08.1997
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Operations Oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Financial Acumen
- Data Analysis
- Communication Skills
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
ZF LIFETEC
08.2021 - Current
Multi-site Plant Manager
ZF LIFETEC - Airbags and Steering Wheels
05.2017 - 08.2021
Plant Manager
ZF LIFETEC - Steering Wheel Systems
03.2015 - 05.2017
Operations Manager
ZF LIFETEC - Seat Belt Systems
07.2010 - 03.2015
Various - Production, Quality, Engineering
ZF LIFETEC
05.1996 - 07.2010
MBA -
University of Texas At Edinburg
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas At Edinburg
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