Humberto\'s Resume

1. (702) 472-5948Humberto1960@hotmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/humbertovargasHumberto Vargas<br />Top–performing, solutions–driven executive with 24+ years’ experience managing operations and leading projects through to successful completion. Exceptional experience in lean manufacturing, supply chain management, cost systems, manufacturing processes, and engineering. <br />Professional Experience <br />* Operations Manager *<br />Sekisui TA Industries.2005 – 2009<br />Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:<br />Responsible for the production of 38 million meters per month of acrylic packaging tape in a 24/7 working environment with the world leader manufacturing company of acrylic tape.<br />Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques on the manufacturing floor (5S, JIT, Work Cells, Kanban, Kaizen and other Six Sigma practices).<br />In charge for safety, ISO-14001 and key contact to deal with local and federal organizations such as AQM and OSHA.<br />Key Projects<br />Was assigned to manage the ISO-14001 program. Tasks were: a) to fix non conformance of previous ISO audits, b) to set a plan to avoid non conformance for new audits, c) to obtain certification for the new year with good results.<br />Developed and implemented new methods to collect information to monitor production indicators for Yield, Utilization and Productivity (OEE). This reduced waste by 4% across different work centers, improved utilization by 6% and productivity by 12%.<br />Cross trained operators on the coaters and slitters to minimized overtime across the production floor to reduce overtime by $136,000 per year and to provide more flexibility in schedule changes.<br />Managed the safety program in the company and introduced the theory of 5S, monthly safety meeting, and safety audits with prevention actions that reduced the number of accidents by 30% from the year 2006 to 2007.<br />As a team leader helped in the successful implementation of Axapta Dynamics (Microsoft) ERP software in 8 months.<br />Led the team that for three years in the Kaizen projects (Six Sigma) obtained first, third and fourth place among our 8 sisters company with savings of $450,000 dollars in three years.<br />* Director of Operations *<br />Nature’s Image, Inc.2003 – 2005<br />Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:<br />Responsible for organizing and coordinating weekly meetings with managers pertaining to production schedules and resource allocations.<br />Motivated, evaluated and trained supervisors and was responsible for managing all aspects of employee and management recruitment.<br />Implemented a cost system to be utilized by the company that was based on Master Builder relational database software.<br />* Vice President of Engineering and Operations *<br />IDTECH2002 – 2003<br />Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:<br />Responsible for developing new product production overseas in China, Taiwan and Brazil.<br />Managed all aspects of operations, cost control, inventory and directly responsible for the budgets and profit and loss of all overseas operations. <br />Managed all aspects of the supply chain and Materials Sourcing Department and staff. Evaluated the needs of all operations and developed a reliable supply chain to meet these needs.<br />Identified and pursued suitable substitute commodities to reduce costs yet maintain quality. Prioritized second sources by evaluating product life cycle, risks and cross product applicability.<br />Performed strategic planning based on market trends, industry trends and sector trend analysis and reporting.<br />* General Manager *<br />Corporation M&S de Nicaragua1997 – 2001<br />Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:<br />Managed the key relationship between the company and its’ primary customer, the government of Nicaragua. Responsible for representing the company to financial institutions, customers and shareholders. <br />Managed company operations, construction projects and general company administration.<br />Negotiated and won the contract for approximately 60% of the road construction market in the country.<br />Responsible for negotiating with suppliers to procure materials and equipment at the best price to control costs. Responsible for company profit and loss performance. Responsible for a 20 million dollars budget.<br />* General Manager *<br />Plasticos de Nicaragua1995 – 1997<br />Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:<br />Direct, implement and manage the organization in the support of policies, goals and objectives as dictated by the board of directors. <br />Created and implemented an action plan to develop, produce and sell new products in the marketplace. Developed with DuPont Canada a meat food protecting packaging bag that competed with Cryovac at a 65% lower cost, taking over all the meat packaging business in the country.<br />Developed and implemented a recycling company in the United States that reduced the product material costs by 30%.<br />Converted all domestic and international accounts from paying in local currencies to paying in US dollars. This saved the company 9% in conversion costs.<br />* Vice President of Operations *<br />American Magnetic Corporation1989 – 1995<br />Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:<br />Responsible for all operations in the production of high tech electronic products. <br />Restructured functions and management activities to reduce overhead costs and saved 10% a year. <br />Implemented modern manufacturing techniques such as JIT, EDI, CAM and SMT with SPC and ISO-9001 quality standards.<br />Developed and implemented a progressive flow manufacturing assembly and test system that reduced WIP inventory by 15% and manufacturing lead time by 25%.<br />Reduced material costs by 23% with the implementation of offshore outsourcing of selected sub assemblies in Mexico and China.<br />Professional Skills Include:<br />Kaizen & TPM ActivitiesProduction operationsISO 9001 & 14001 processes and proceduresSupply Chain ManagementInternational experienceProject planning and budget managementTeam training and developmentFluent Bilingual (Spanish & English)Six Sigma New product developmentRaw material procurementEngineering and technology specialty<br />Computer Skills<br />Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Relational Databases <br />Education<br />University of Phoenix, Fountain Valley, CA<br />Master of Business Administration (MBA), Emphasis: Finance<br />California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA<br />Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering<br />