GERARDO VENCES
Longview,TX
Summary
Operations and production planning leader with 15+ years of progressive manufacturing experience and 4+ years in plant-level leadership. Promoted internally from machinist to Production Planning Manager through demonstrated performance and operational expertise. Oversee production planning, procurement, warehouse operations, inventory control, customer coordination, logistics, and revenue tracking across 8 departments supporting approximately 32 production personnel. Proven ability to align workflow, materials, and financial performance to meet operational and business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planning Manager
FLANDERS Inc.
Longview, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee production planning and workflow coordination across 8 departments supporting approximately 32 production employees.
- Develop and execute production schedules to ensure timely completion of all active jobs.
- Direct warehouse operations and maintain plant-wide inventory accuracy and material availability.
- Manage procurement of materials for all active projects; coordinate pricing, lead times, and vendor performance.
- Maintain plant revenue tracking and oversee invoicing processes to ensure financial accuracy and timely billing.
- Serve as primary customer contact for job timelines, production updates, and delivery coordination.
- Monitor operational KPIs to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
- Collaborate with shop supervision and leadership to align labor resources with production priorities.
Production Scheduler
FLANDERS Inc.
Longview, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and managed daily and weekly production schedules to maximize throughput.
- Balanced workloads across departments to reduce downtime and improve on-time delivery.
- Coordinated with supply chain and warehouse teams to ensure material readiness.
- Provided production reporting and operational data to leadership.
Machinist
FLANDERS Inc.
Longview, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Operated precision machining equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Maintained strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Contributed to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
Education
General Educational Development -
Skills
- Plant Operations Coordination
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Multi-Department Workflow Oversight
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Warehouse & Inventory Control
- Revenue & Invoicing Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Capacity & Demand Planning
- KPI Monitoring & Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Production Planning Manager
FLANDERS Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Production Scheduler
FLANDERS Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Machinist
FLANDERS Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2021