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Mariangeles Perez

Mariangeles Perez

Evans,GA

Summary

Global Product Development and Quality executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in textiles, quality management, and quality assurance.

I am passionate about developing high-quality textile products and implementing effective quality control systems. As a Black Belt-certified Lean Manufacturing Specialist, I am dedicated to fostering efficiency and reliability across production processes to meet customer expectations.

Key areas: Product Development | Quality Management | Vendor Management | Textiles | Manufacturing | Engineering

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Founder

Nunus Home Inc
01.2020 - 01.2025

Nunus Home designs, sources and distributes innovative household products, selling primarily through large e-commerce platforms.

Product Development Manager

Gildan Activewear
10.2012 - 08.2019

Gildan (TSX, NYSE: GIL) is a leading fully vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of apparel. The Gildan sales division, headquartered in Barbados, designs, sources, and distributes activewear products in over 55 countries across: North America, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific region. Revenue: USD 3 billion/year


Responsability in the following areas:

  • Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative product lines aligned with market trends.
  • Streamlined product development processes, reducing time-to-market by implementing agile methodologies.
  • Collaborated with design teams to ensure product specifications met quality and sustainability standards.
  • Conducted market research to identify consumer preferences, shaping strategic product direction.
  • Mentored junior staff in best practices for product management and development workflows.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to drive improvements in product features and customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
  • Oversaw development of new products each year, including but not limited to: Textiles, color, trims, garment and packaging.
  • Cultivated valuable relationships with external partners including manufacturers and distributors facilitating successful launches.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, resulting in strong stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.

Quality Manager

Grupo Elcatex
03.2007 - 08.2011
  • Developed and implemented quality management systems to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Led cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues across production processes.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Established training programs for staff on quality control protocols and best practices.
  • Analyzed data trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
  • Managed corrective actions and preventive measures to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction.
  • Spearheaded root cause analysis efforts to prevent recurrence of quality failures.
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.

Quality Management Coordinator

Fruit of the Loom
01.2006 - 03.2007
  • Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance product consistency.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
  • Trained staff on quality management procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Catolica De Honduras
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
06-2005

Skills

  • Product roadmapping
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Production expertise
  • Project management
  • Product launch planning
  • Vendor relations
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Manufacturing expertise
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Quality management systems
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Product lifecycle management

Certification

  • Black Belt Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Co-Founder

Nunus Home Inc
01.2020 - 01.2025

Product Development Manager

Gildan Activewear
10.2012 - 08.2019

Quality Manager

Grupo Elcatex
03.2007 - 08.2011

Quality Management Coordinator

Fruit of the Loom
01.2006 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Catolica De Honduras