Experience

FloTex

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Nov 2014 - Present



Carolina Narrow Fabric

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2014

   Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.  Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.  Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.  Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to… Show more  Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.  Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.  Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.  Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports strategic initiatives.  Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction.  Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving.  Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes. Schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies.  Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for construction input and action.  Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.  Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.  Product development and pricing strategies.  Reform current ISO 9001:2008 system and implement I3485:2003 standards. Show less  Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.  Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.  Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.  Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to… Show more  Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.  Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.  Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.  Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports strategic initiatives.  Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction.  Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving.  Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes. Schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies.  Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for construction input and action.  Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.  Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.  Product development and pricing strategies.  Reform current ISO 9001:2008 system and implement I3485:2003 standards. Show less



Textum OPCO, LLC

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Engineer / Quality Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2010

   Designated Management Representative for the company’s ISO 9001:2008 UL-DQS registration. This included representing the company during both internal and external audits with the ISO registrar.  Management responsibility for the Quality Management System included maintaining documentation for all Quality Procedures (QP’s), Work Instructions (WI’s) and Quality Forms (QF’s) both physically and electronically on company server.  Facilitate quality meetings to determine quality… Show more  Designated Management Representative for the company’s ISO 9001:2008 UL-DQS registration. This included representing the company during both internal and external audits with the ISO registrar.  Management responsibility for the Quality Management System included maintaining documentation for all Quality Procedures (QP’s), Work Instructions (WI’s) and Quality Forms (QF’s) both physically and electronically on company server.  Facilitate quality meetings to determine quality objectives, progress, and effectiveness; playing a key role in keeping the organization focused on quality objectives.  Meeting with department heads to perform root cause analysis on quality problems or customer returns by using Ishikawa, FMEA, DMAIC, and other forms of defect identification.  Develop relationships with both customers and vendors to effectively handle customer complaints and non-conformance material issues.  Create and refine internal manufacturing processes by process/ value stream mapping.  Properly adjust and confirm procurement specifications provided by customers in developing new products.  Manage multiple capital projects and cope with scope change. Evaluate, purchase, and oversee installation of new and used equipment used in the manufacturing process.  Determine ROI and coordinate efforts with department heads.  Product Development leader.  Assisted V.P. of Sales and Marketing in determining product application. Show less  Designated Management Representative for the company’s ISO 9001:2008 UL-DQS registration. This included representing the company during both internal and external audits with the ISO registrar.  Management responsibility for the Quality Management System included maintaining documentation for all Quality Procedures (QP’s), Work Instructions (WI’s) and Quality Forms (QF’s) both physically and electronically on company server.  Facilitate quality meetings to determine quality… Show more  Designated Management Representative for the company’s ISO 9001:2008 UL-DQS registration. This included representing the company during both internal and external audits with the ISO registrar.  Management responsibility for the Quality Management System included maintaining documentation for all Quality Procedures (QP’s), Work Instructions (WI’s) and Quality Forms (QF’s) both physically and electronically on company server.  Facilitate quality meetings to determine quality objectives, progress, and effectiveness; playing a key role in keeping the organization focused on quality objectives.  Meeting with department heads to perform root cause analysis on quality problems or customer returns by using Ishikawa, FMEA, DMAIC, and other forms of defect identification.  Develop relationships with both customers and vendors to effectively handle customer complaints and non-conformance material issues.  Create and refine internal manufacturing processes by process/ value stream mapping.  Properly adjust and confirm procurement specifications provided by customers in developing new products.  Manage multiple capital projects and cope with scope change. Evaluate, purchase, and oversee installation of new and used equipment used in the manufacturing process.  Determine ROI and coordinate efforts with department heads.  Product Development leader.  Assisted V.P. of Sales and Marketing in determining product application. Show less



Accesorios Textiles S.A.

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Consultant / Technical Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Aug 2008

   Knowledge of weaving and machinery effectively stream-lined the manufacturing process which resulted in a 35% increase in output.  Addressed quality issues in manufacturing processes and raw materials that had an annual woven tape company with a capacity >1,000,000 yards per month.  Project led the purchase and sale of used equipment with a total value of $900K.  savings of $10,000.  Created data collection system for machine efficiency and defined down time… Show more  Knowledge of weaving and machinery effectively stream-lined the manufacturing process which resulted in a 35% increase in output.  Addressed quality issues in manufacturing processes and raw materials that had an annual woven tape company with a capacity >1,000,000 yards per month.  Project led the purchase and sale of used equipment with a total value of $900K.  savings of $10,000.  Created data collection system for machine efficiency and defined down time.  Created and maintained an effective preventive maintenance program for all equipment involved in the manufacturing process.  Developed a new technical maintenance team of 14 people.  Achieved a spare parts inventory/ ordering system.  Project managed various building and layout projects along with new electrical installation projects. Show less  Knowledge of weaving and machinery effectively stream-lined the manufacturing process which resulted in a 35% increase in output.  Addressed quality issues in manufacturing processes and raw materials that had an annual woven tape company with a capacity >1,000,000 yards per month.  Project led the purchase and sale of used equipment with a total value of $900K.  savings of $10,000.  Created data collection system for machine efficiency and defined down time… Show more  Knowledge of weaving and machinery effectively stream-lined the manufacturing process which resulted in a 35% increase in output.  Addressed quality issues in manufacturing processes and raw materials that had an annual woven tape company with a capacity >1,000,000 yards per month.  Project led the purchase and sale of used equipment with a total value of $900K.  savings of $10,000.  Created data collection system for machine efficiency and defined down time.  Created and maintained an effective preventive maintenance program for all equipment involved in the manufacturing process.  Developed a new technical maintenance team of 14 people.  Achieved a spare parts inventory/ ordering system.  Project managed various building and layout projects along with new electrical installation projects. Show less



Jakob Muller of America, Inc.

• Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Technical Engineer / Customer Technical Support

  • Nov 1998 - Oct 2003

   Factory technician based out of Charlotte that supported global effort by Jakob Muller Frick A.G., in Frick, Switzerland.  Traveled the world extensively in the installation of new equipment.  Trouble shot problems for customers on site and over the phone.  Customer application assistance which provided adequate information and sound advice for customer making decisions.  Trained customer technicians. Installation and testing of product upgrades.  Factory technician based out of Charlotte that supported global effort by Jakob Muller Frick A.G., in Frick, Switzerland.  Traveled the world extensively in the installation of new equipment.  Trouble shot problems for customers on site and over the phone.  Customer application assistance which provided adequate information and sound advice for customer making decisions.  Trained customer technicians. Installation and testing of product upgrades.



Culp, Inc.

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Technician

  • Mar 1993 - Oct 1998

   Daily duties included trouble shooting machinery problems that shift technicians could not repair.  Specialized in solving electrical problems.  Performed overhauling of weaving equipment.  Daily duties included trouble shooting machinery problems that shift technicians could not repair.  Specialized in solving electrical problems.  Performed overhauling of weaving equipment.