Diego Tavera

Work History

Plant Manager

Texas Hide And Skin ( Envirotein same company )

Fort Worth, TX

01.2017 - 10.2022

Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments.
Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
increased production from 90,000lbs to 270,00lbs of oil weekly production
increased protein production by 60%
installed new machinery to lower maintenance cost and increase production time
provide all my contacts from previous work history to Lowe maintenance down time
Transferred 9 employee's from previous job who wanted to follow my lead

Plant Manager

American Comoditties Inc

07.2010 - 10.2016

Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
Condensed multiple manufacturing shifts to one to streamline operations.
Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on complex issues.
Secured necessary permits and renewals to keep operations compliance with legal standards.
increased production by 150% in less then 6 month we went from having 1 line to 3 lines with 2 years and producing up to 2,160,000 pounds of oil per week

Project Manager

American Commodities Inc

12.2009 - 06.2010

Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

Fabrication Worker

American Commodities Inc.

01.2007 - 11.2009

Used gauges, templates and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
Supervised work performed by teammates and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
performed welding for TIG,MIG,Stick and hot melted metals like copper

Summary

Overview

Work History

Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Project Manager

Fabrication Worker

Education

No Degree - Quit High School To Follow My Dream

Skills

Languages

Love spend time with my princess

Timeline