Ulses Alvarez

Plant Operations Manager

Oxxo Care Cleaners

Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
Established preventive maintenance programs that extended equipment life cycle and minimized unplanned downtime events.
Championed sustainability initiatives within the plant, promoting energy conservation, waste reduction, and responsible use of resources.
Implemented new technologies that resulted in cost savings, reduced waste materials, and optimized energy consumption.
Enhanced overall productivity with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
Improved plant efficiency by optimizing production processes and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
Delivered consistent on-time shipments meeting customer expectations through effective scheduling coordination and resource allocation.
Developed high-performance teams by providing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of raw materials at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
Optimized inventory management practices resulting in accurate forecasting of material requirements, eliminating stockouts or overstock situations.
Implemented safety protocols that significantly reduced workplace accidents and improved safety records.
Reduced maintenance downtime for critical equipment through proactive planning and predictive maintenance strategies.
Coordinated with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, permits, and industry standards for safe operations at all times.
Increased employee retention through effective communication, team building activities, and opportunities for professional growth.
Successfully managed budgets and controlled expenses to ensure efficient use of resources within the plant operations.
Facilitated process improvement projects leading to enhanced operational efficiencies and increased profitability margins.
Collaborated with cross-functional departments to achieve company-wide goals and maintain optimal production levels.
Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.