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JOSE ROJAS

Grand Rapids

Summary

Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at MTI Retreading Co, enhancing production efficiency through strategic process improvements and effective operations oversight. Skilled in project management and quality control, I successfully reduced costs and downtime while

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Manager

MTI RETREADING CO
09.2001 - Current
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
  • Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to design new machinery, resulting in increased production capacity.
  • Developed training programs to upskill workforce and improve productivity.
  • Enhanced plant productivity by streamlining operational processes.
  • Improved product quality by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
  • Enhanced communication between shifts, ensuring smooth handovers and continuity.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance schedules.
  • Led introduction of new technology to automate and improve production processes.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE OCCIDENTE
CALI-COLOMBIA
01-1998

Skills

  • Plant and warehouse operations
  • Project management
  • Effective operations oversight
  • Production planning
  • Safety management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Performance improvements
  • Production scheduling
  • Scheduling
  • Maintenance of production equipment
  • Technical issue resolution
  • Quality control management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 40 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through costumer services and quality department.
  • Process Quality Audit and Final Product Quality Audit, over 98% on several years.
  • Outstanding Production and Employee Retention on several years.
  • Pacesetter Award from 2006 to 2024.

Certification

  • Passanger tire repair, Tech International - 1996.
  • Commercial tire repair,Tech International - 1998.
  • Retread Technician, Michelin North America - 2003.
  • OTR tire repair, Tech International- 2008.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Music
  • Drone Piloting
  • Hiking
  • Camping

Timeline

Plant Manager

MTI RETREADING CO
09.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE OCCIDENTE
JOSE ROJAS