Experience

Ricaurte Precision Inc. (RPI)
• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present


R.A. Industries, LLC

• Production Manager

  • Nov 2016 - May 2022

  -Production manager for a family owned manufacturing company specializing in the Aerospace, Defense and Oil Industries. -Leads a team of 20 associates -Oversees daily production, operations, quality assurance, logistics, review of project budgets. -Specialization in customer service relations -Production manager for a family owned manufacturing company specializing in the Aerospace, Defense and Oil Industries. -Leads a team of 20 associates -Oversees daily production, operations, quality assurance, logistics, review of project budgets. -Specialization in customer service relations



Applied Membranes Inc

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  Lead a team of 155 employees on production floor Managed and scheduled automated machines by instilling Lean manufacturing practices Increased production by successfully implementing a new shift schedule, supporting 3 shifts to run 24 hours a day Developed a team a of 20 associates to support structure changes and improve efficiency Improved communication culture by introducing daily production meetings Lead a team of 155 employees on production floor Managed and scheduled automated machines by instilling Lean manufacturing practices Increased production by successfully implementing a new shift schedule, supporting 3 shifts to run 24 hours a day Developed a team a of 20 associates to support structure changes and improve efficiency Improved communication culture by introducing daily production meetings



Precision Waterjet and Laser

• Production Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  Successfully created quality system in accordance with AS9100 Rev C Coordinating machine scheduling Managing planning and purchasing dept. to ensure proper timelines are met and budgets are not exceeded Pro-actively involved with sales dept. to ensure scope of work being quoted was able to be preformed within proper lead times Utilized strong report with outside vendors to help expedite projects Drove strong sales growth by increasing monthly profits by 35% Successfully created quality system in accordance with AS9100 Rev C Coordinating machine scheduling Managing planning and purchasing dept. to ensure proper timelines are met and budgets are not exceeded Pro-actively involved with sales dept. to ensure scope of work being quoted was able to be preformed within proper lead times Utilized strong report with outside vendors to help expedite projects Drove strong sales growth by increasing monthly profits by 35%



Independent Contractor

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Contractor

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

  Tracked/managed product sales, costs, POS, branding, inventory for retail and daily work supplies Solely responsible for marketing and social media Acquisition of new clientele and customer retention Scheduled continued education Grew business by 30% Tracked/managed product sales, costs, POS, branding, inventory for retail and daily work supplies Solely responsible for marketing and social media Acquisition of new clientele and customer retention Scheduled continued education Grew business by 30%



Triumph Structures Los Angeles

• United States

• Program Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Jan 2012

  Production Control / Program Management Coordinated in-house product reviews with various functional groups to ensure product designs are manufacturable, profitable and satisfy customer specifications Created and releasing work orders Built multiple balanced product line reports and organized production schedule times for efficient processing Monitored inventory levels to ensure optimal stock against forecast predictions Identified and tracked cost management of programing Managed, and assisted in mitigation of program risks (technical, schedule, and cost) Exceeded production timelines through eliminating waste along entire value streams Reviewed MRP’s and machine schedules and product run times, development and production time lines Implemented and maintained efficient shipping schedules to ensure timely product delivery Developed successful recovery plans for troubled product lines Quality Control / Assurance Managed in-house and Outside suppliers Attended meetings for communication of daily, weekly and monthly expectations Maintained and organized quality certifications Assisted in internal, customer, and third party audits Experienced in the usage of calipers, micrometers, pin gages, comparator, templates and fixtures Conducted dimensional inspections per Blue Prints, P.O. call outs and Quality Clauses Reviewed and disposition all certification documentation Identified and communicated opportunities to increase productivity Continually met and exceeded time line expectations Protecting operating costs by proactively identifying salvageable product Show less



Manes Machine / Colorado Custom Wheels

• Customer Service and Sales Representative

  • Jun 2001 - Oct 2003

  Data entry, Invoicing, PO and SMU approvals Built and maintained relationships with retailers Grew territory sales 15% and exceeded quarterly sales expectations Knowledge of past and current product lines Warehouse Pack and ship orders Ensure the accuracy of orders Manage Returns, RMAs, repairs Data entry, Invoicing, PO and SMU approvals Built and maintained relationships with retailers Grew territory sales 15% and exceeded quarterly sales expectations Knowledge of past and current product lines Warehouse Pack and ship orders Ensure the accuracy of orders Manage Returns, RMAs, repairs