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Samuel Altamirano

El Paso,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.


Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Finishing, Wash and Dyeing Engineer

Levi Strauss
06.2018 - 07.2024
  • Established strong working relationships with Vendors and product development team through exceptional denim development wash skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Performed sustainable initiatives to reduce individual environmental health risk and comply with local governments protocols.
  • Asses Vendors on new technology to improve cost efficiency.
  • Improve productivity by providing technical guidance.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
  • Assess product development team on seasonal development work shops.
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts to successfully implement new technologies into existing systems.
  • Implemented product engineering review with vendors to assure best quality.

Product development and production coordinator

Aalfs Manufacturing
Sioux City, IA
01.2007 - 06.2017

Managed production from special adds thru wash process with best quality assurance.

Asses product development team on seasonal work shops Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Product Development Coordinator

Ropa Siete Leguas
Lerdo, Durango
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Create and propose new premium garment dye and denim washes for future approvals then transfer into mass production.
  • Facilitated training sessions for team members on industry best practices, boosting overall productivity levels within Development and Production.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external partners such as vendors and manufacturers for seamless collaboration during the product development process.
  • Developed innovative product concepts with a focus on user experience and market demand.

Product Development Manager

Jones Apparel Group
El Paso, TX
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Technical Support Engineer

CHT Chemicals
Torreon , Coahuila
05.2004 - 12.2004
  • Conducted team collaboration and training in garment and piece dye techniques.
  • Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with new fashion tendencies.
  • Conducted team collaboration and training for effective chemical management.

Plant Manager

Border Apparel Laundry
El Paso, TX
09.1994 - 03.2004
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.

Laboratory and Dye production assessor

Anaheim mills corp.
Anaheim, CA
02.1988 - 05.1994
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work.
  • Managed a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to proper handling of lab formulations.
  • Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
  • Evaluated new technologies and equipment to identify potential upgrades that could improve overall lab performance.

Education

GED -

CBTIS 27, Ixtlan Del Rio Nayarit
06.1988

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Technical reporting
  • Engineering Documentation
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Technical Writing
  • Quality Control Basics Knowledge
  • Full knowledge on garment dye and piece dye on various fibers such as cotton,acrylic,nylon, polyester and others
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • PLM knowledge
  • Fabric Understanding

Accomplishments

  • Achieved award nomination through effectively helping with pumice and water reduction project.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Finishing, Wash and Dyeing Engineer - Levi Strauss
06.2018 - 07.2024
Product development and production coordinator - Aalfs Manufacturing
01.2007 - 06.2017
Product Development Coordinator - Ropa Siete Leguas
01.2006 - 01.2007
Product Development Manager - Jones Apparel Group
01.2005 - 01.2006
Technical Support Engineer - CHT Chemicals
05.2004 - 12.2004
Plant Manager - Border Apparel Laundry
09.1994 - 03.2004
Laboratory and Dye production assessor - Anaheim mills corp.
02.1988 - 05.1994
CBTIS 27 - GED,
Samuel Altamirano