Ramiro Alex Flores
Houston,Texas
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with over 12 years of experience in Manufacturing environment. Motivates and coaches employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments with Customer focus. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling/Planning and workflow management while striving for continuous improvemnt.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Worldwide Oilfield Machine Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
Production Specialist
Integrated Elastomers
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Kept production schedules on track by consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing urgent orders when necessary.
- Collaborated with engineers to refine product designs, resulting in smoother manufacturing processes and higher-quality end products.
- Streamlined documentation practices to facilitate easy tracking of work orders, change requests, and quality control records.
- Provided technical assistance to other departments as needed to troubleshoot issues or support new product development initiatives.
Production Manager
Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
Production Supervisor
Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes.
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Press Operator
Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
12.2011 - 09.2015
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Oversaw feeding, printing and delivery process of press machines to maintain specified levels of operation.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
- Used equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts to safely transport materials and finished products.
- Reviewed work orders to determine materials needs, where to make cuts and how to complete high-quality products in line with specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Macarthur High School
Houston, TX06.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Production Oversight
- Product Planning
- Raw Materials Examination
- Production Schedule Review
- Processing Operations Review
- SAP / ERP Systems
- Workflow Management
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Capacity Planning
- Staff Management & Scheduling
- Continuous improvements
- Safety Management
- Team Development
- Materials Management
- Production Line Management
Certification
- 8+ Kaizen Events
- Licensed Forklift Operator
- Lean Six Sigma Participation
- Internal Leadership and Development Program
Timeline
Production Manager
Worldwide Oilfield Machine Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Production Specialist
Integrated Elastomers
05.2022 - 04.2024
Production Manager
Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
03.2019 - 02.2022
Production Supervisor
Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
10.2015 - 03.2019
Press Operator
Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
12.2011 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Macarthur High School