Ismael Avila Guerrero
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Adaptable and results-driven professional with 20 years of experience in Manufacturing Production and Maintenance Management. Proven expertise in leadership, problem-solving, and workflow prioritization. Recognized for driving operational excellence, quality improvements, and team development. Frequently praised for a strong commitment to quality and efficiency, I am dedicated to helping your company achieve its goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Production Manager
Allegion Security Technologies
05.2022 - Current
- Lead and measure daily processes, promoting excellent order fulfillment and production.
- Monitor plan and incoming work, re-prioritizing to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
- Coordinate involvement in the cross-functional effort, supporting product quality and brand integrity.
- Coach and motivate team members by providing appropriate training and growth opportunities.
- Facilitate defect-rate reduction via root-cause analysis and process standardization.
- Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect production problems.
- Make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Production and Continuous Improvement Manager
LALA, US, Inc
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Directed and managed all direct reports to maximize quality, efficiency, and throughput in a safe and efficient manner to reduce labor and waste and ensure the profitability of the company
- Directed workforce in production, distribution, and sanitation operations to achieve optimum efficiency in production, cost, quality, and safety objectives
- Ensured continual improvement for operational efficiencies, productivity, quality, and safety performance
- Assessed production requirements to forecast timelines and outputs
- Observed equipment operation and proactively addressed issues to prevent downtime.
Maintenance Manager
Your Investment Company
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Oversaw all aspects of the property's maintenance operations including but not limited to: unit turns, work orders, preventative maintenance, scheduling, vendor oversight, capital expenditures, orders, unit renovations, and upkeep of the ground and employees
- Performed work in a wide range of support and management assignments such as managing the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of buildings and other facilities
- Set priorities, performed forecasting, and allocated the resources needed to complete all preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Mountain Crest Properties
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Prioritized and scheduled work orders for repairs in units as well as oversaw and ensured that unit turns were completed in a timely manner for new tenants
- Recommended and initiated projects, preventing the recurrence of production issues and breakdowns
- Researched suppliers for necessary parts, determining compatibility and obtaining competitive prices.
Maintenance Manager
Hartung Glass, Inc
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Minimized downtime from 40% to 5% in one year
- Managed a plant-wide equipment upgrade project on schedule with a budget of $1M, enhancing overall efficiency by 35%
- Created a Preventative Maintenance program and an inventory of critical parts for each machine
- Scheduled repairs for all buildings, equipment, and machinery throughout the plant
- Trained technicians on troubleshooting, mechanical repairs, and preventive maintenance for all machines
- Worked closely with plant and production managers to discuss and schedule maintenance needs and repairs for the facility and equipment to ensure all needs were addressed and communicated effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-2027
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Health and safety
- ISO standards
- Supplier management
- Productivity improvement
- Operations management
- Standard operating procedures
- Production planning
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Manufacturing processes
- Labor relations
- Cost reduction
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- Learn Emotional Intelligence, the Key Determiner of Success.
LinkedIn Learning. March 2025
- Level 4: Excel Black Belt
McGraw Hill - 2024
- Level 2: Access Yellow Belt
McGraw Hill - 2024
- Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager (CFSHM)
The National Environmental Health Association - Sep 2021
- Forklift Train the Trainer
ForkliftCertification.com - Sep 2021
- Food Defense Awareness for Front-Line Employees
FDA - Feb 2021
- Heartsaver CPR AED Classroom
American Heart Association - Aug 2020
- Certified Welder and Trainer for MIG and TIG
AABA-American Association of Boiler Assessment, Inc.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Manager
Allegion Security Technologies
05.2022 - Current
Production and Continuous Improvement Manager
LALA, US, Inc
06.2020 - 05.2022
Maintenance Manager
Your Investment Company
07.2017 - 06.2020
Lead Maintenance Technician
Mountain Crest Properties
09.2016 - 07.2017
Maintenance Manager
Hartung Glass, Inc
08.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
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