Juan Alvarez
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at UniFirst Corporation, excelling in operations management and team development. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity by identifying bottlenecks. Committed to quality control and safety management, fostering a culture of excellence and achieving high customer satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
UniFirst Corporation
Loc. 822 Austin Texas
04.2023 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges head-on.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
Production Manager / Regional Production Manager
UniFirst Corporation
Loc. 821 San Antonio Texas
05.2013 - 03.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
Assistant Production Manager
UniFirst Corporation
Loc. 828 Dallas Texas
08.1999 - 05.2013
- Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in reducing production costs by streamlining processes and eliminating waste.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
Route Service Manager
UniFirst Corporation
Loc. 828 Dallas Texas
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Ensured accurate billing practices, maintaining detailed records of services provided on each route visit.
- Reduced operating costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in route planning.
- Evaluated competitors'' strategies to stay ahead of the market trends continually.
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as sales, accounting, logistics – ensuring collaborative efforts towards overall business success.
Route Service Representative
UniFirst Corporation
Loc. 819 Kerrville Texas
08.1994 - 08.1998
- Generated valuable feedback from customers regarding their preferences or concerns while servicing their accounts.
- Improved route efficiency by analyzing travel patterns and adjusting routes accordingly.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics established by management for quality control purposes.
- Implemented new processes for order fulfillment, increasing accuracy rates and reducing errors in deliveries.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
South Texas College
Uvalde, TX05.1993
Skills
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Continuous improvements
- Team development
- Safety management
- Quality control
- Root-cause analysis
- Customer support
- Production oversight
- Performance evaluation
- Cost control
- Training skills
- Purchasing
- Troubleshooting skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Manager
UniFirst Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Production Manager / Regional Production Manager
UniFirst Corporation
05.2013 - 03.2023
Assistant Production Manager
UniFirst Corporation
08.1999 - 05.2013
Route Service Manager
UniFirst Corporation
08.1998 - 08.1999
Route Service Representative
UniFirst Corporation
08.1994 - 08.1998
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
South Texas College