Nelson L. Villarreal
Brownsville
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven track record in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring operational efficiency while adapting to evolving demands. Strong skills in resource management, process improvement, and safety compliance. Reliable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and decisive action.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Novolex
08.2021 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager
Novolex
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Oversees Brownsville Manufacturing Operation.
- Environment & culture improved trough training reinforcement.
- Out-put Improved by 9%.
- OEE Increased by 5.2%.
- Material Yield Improved by 1.21%.
- Attrition Reduced from 12% to 7%.
- Downtime Reduction using A3' plans.
- Headcount Re-Organization to align people in the right place
- Train people on Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Implementation of Training Plan for new Hires
- Communication Boards.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Operations Manager
Franklin Products
04.2015 - 09.2019
- Oversees Mexico Manufacturing Operation review capacities on weekly basis to determine headcount and staff needed to accomplish business objectives and performance ensuring the quality expectations from our customers
- Daily operation touch base to review all major topics as Safety, materials shortages, Production results, Quality concerns top 3, Engineering, KPI and urgencies of the day.
- GEMBA implementation.
- NPI Process Sheet implemented
- ANDOM System Implemented
- Profit Margin increase by +3.0%
- Operations Expenses Reduction -5.5%
- Indirect Labor Reduction.
- Overtime Reduction on -5%
- Hoshin Kanri Project Leader Lead-Time reduction 20%
- Production Capacity increased by 18%
- Attrition Reduction from 8% -5%
- Training Plan for new Hires.
Materials Supervisor
Franklin Products
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Oversees activities for Materials Team in Mexico manages all warehouse activities ensuring the receipt, coordination, and safety of goods coming through a warehouse
- Perform Annual Physical Inventories.
- Manages Obsolescence-Scrap
- Manages inventory control functions
- Customer Furnished-Raw Materials Equipment control.
- Develop Projects for Cost Savings
- Inventory Accuracy increased to 90% through cycle counts
- Kanban System in place for direct & indirect materials
- Lean Manufacturing Tools applied like 5’s, Visual Aids, FIFO by Color Code, Push System.
Senior Planner
KEMET
02.2010 - 11.2013
- KANBAN Replenishment system.
- Cash projection manufacturing plant variance.
- Lean Manufacturing tools implemented to reduce time to release material at production (Process Map, Spaghetti Map, 5’s,)
- Increase Inventory Turns from 11 to 16
- Improved transit time for Asia materials
- From13 Days to 11 Days
- Consignment Implementation
- Traveled to visit new KEMET facilities to set-up and share ORACLE procedures
- Planning Method to increase efficiency & accuracy on inventory projections
- EICC Certificated.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Delphi Automotive
03.2008 - 02.2010
- Ensure supply chain demand.
- SAP API (Annual Physically Inventory)
- Vertical Integration Plant Project
- New sources for line product.
- Inventory Reduction 28%
- Track new Item numbers from 528 to 793 item numbers
- Standard pack changed to reduce inventory.
Education
B.A. - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF MATAMOROS A.C
2006
Skills
- Safety management
- Waste reduction
- Compliance
- Production equipment maintenance
- Cost reduction strategies
- Continuous improvement
- Operations management
Certification
Green Belt Six Sigma
EICC (Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition)
Operating Leadership Frontline Leader Impact
Supervision Essentials
Situational Leadership
HACCP Certification
SQF Certification
Safety Strategies (Human Performance Factors)
Timeline
Plant Manager
Novolex
08.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Novolex
09.2019 - 08.2021
Operations Manager
Franklin Products
04.2015 - 09.2019
Materials Supervisor
Franklin Products
11.2013 - 04.2015
Senior Planner
KEMET
02.2010 - 11.2013
Supply Chain Coordinator
Delphi Automotive
03.2008 - 02.2010
B.A. - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF MATAMOROS A.C
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