Timothy Tavarez
Hurricane,WV
Summary
An extensive career path at Gestamp - building valuable knowledge from technical roles, engineering, and management.
An extreme focus on safety, quality, and delivery, mastering operations across multiple lines and driving significant improvements. Skilled in problem-solving and team leadership, achieved the most efficient hot stamping press globally, demonstrating exceptional operations management and employee motivation capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Gestamp
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees focus on Safety first, quality second, and delivery third.
- Scheduled and coordinated - 7 Hot stamping lines, 2 tandems, 2 progressives, 2 blanking lines and numerous product/engineering launches.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, utilizing (3) key leadership profiles, Authoritarian, Democratic, and laissez-faire.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, quarterly and annually. Identified areas for improvement and developed action plans to address them. Mentored numerous supervisors and engineers to achieve their personal goals.
- Managed and led several projects and improvement activities. Led North American stamping with the most improved and efficient Hot stamping press globally.
- Managed two significant launches converting 6000kN hot stamping presses, to new 18000kN presses.
- Reduced process scrap from 5.5% of sales to 1.87%
Stamping Manager
Gestamp
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed Cold stamping and Hot stamping operations (>120 personnel)
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained hot and cold stamping employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Production Coordinator
Gestamp
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Production Supervisor
Gestamp
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 70+ production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Process Technician - Press Hardening Division
Gestamp
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Lead process technician responsible for 7 hot stamping lines.
- Industrialized ABB robot programs, continuous improvement with Schwartz Furnaces, and process industrialization of strothman automation.
- Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
- Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
Team Leader
Gestamp
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Line Technician
Gestamp
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Enhanced equipment lifespan through timely inspections of machinery for wear and tear, ensuring optimal performance.
- Increased production rates by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a time-sensitive manner.
- Maintained and operated automated manufacturing equipment.
- Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sissonville High School
Sissonville, WV05.2014
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Inventory Management
- Employee Motivation
- MS Office
- Goal Setting
- Process Improvement
- Cost Reduction
Timeline
Operations Manager
Gestamp
01.2022 - Current
Stamping Manager
Gestamp
06.2020 - 01.2022
Production Coordinator
Gestamp
02.2019 - 06.2020
Production Supervisor
Gestamp
07.2017 - 02.2019
Process Technician - Press Hardening Division
Gestamp
01.2017 - 07.2017
Team Leader
Gestamp
10.2016 - 01.2017
Line Technician
Gestamp
08.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Sissonville High School