Carlos A.
Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager
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Carlos R. is a seasoned Manufacturing Operations Manager with more than 20 years of extensive experience in the manufacturing sector. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, underpinning his expertise in managing large-scale production operations. Carlos excels in leading teams through complex manufacturing processes, especially in apparel manufacturing environments, where he has managed full-package facilities, overseeing the production of military and tactical apparel. His proficiency in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement strategies is evidenced by his successful track record of enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing production workflows. Throughout his career, Carlos has demonstrated strong capabilities in production planning, capacity analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, particularly in roles at companies like Basic Apparel and Delta Apparel. His technical expertise spans a multitude of tools and methodologies, including General Sewing Data (GSD), Methods-Time Measurement (MTM), and Statistical Process Control (SPC), positioning him as a pivotal player in achieving production excellence.
Experience
Production Manager
Basic Apparel-Full Package Manufacturing Facility · 2020 — 2024Oversaw daily operations for the sewing and cutting departments in a full-package apparel manufacturing setting. Supervised teams of approximately 500 operators while ensuring targets for productivity, quality, safety, and delivery were met. Managed manufacturing processes for military and tactical apparel products such as pants, shirts, jackets, polo shirts, ball caps, and tactical accessories. Developed plans for production capacity, line balancing strategies, and resource allocation while analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational improvements.Senior Industrial Engineer
Delta Apparel – Sewing Manufacturing Facility · 2018 — 2020Spearheaded industrial engineering projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and capacity within a 16-line T-shirt manufacturing operation. Designed layouts for production lines to optimize workflow and boost installed capacity. Directed the recruitment and training of over 100 production operators, facilitating rapid integration into the workforce. Optimized sewing methods through General Sewing Data (GSD) techniques to improve labor utilization and standard operating procedures.Sewing Plant Manager
Southern Glove – Cutting and Sewing Manufacturing Facility · 2017 — 2018Managed daily operations of the sewing facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and on-time deliveries were achieved. Redesigned the plant layout to enhance production flow and operational efficiency. Conducted GSD-based studies for labor optimization in glove production while increasing installed capacity and volume. Developed planning tools to calculate production targets aligned with customer requirements.Industrial Engineering Consultant
Corporación Dinant · 2017 — 2017Created MTM standard motion codes for various snack packaging operations encompassing 42 product families. Conducted time and motion studies to determine standard manufacturing times and enhance labor utilization. Delivered standardized work measurement systems to improve planning and operational efficiency.Engineering Manager
HanesBrands Honduras · 2014 — 2016Led the Industrial Engineering Department, supporting production for bra manufacturing in a high-volume apparel environment. Supervised production startup activities and coordinated workforce training for new product launches. Established weekly production forecasts to aid in manufacturing planning while implementing changeover strategies to minimize retraining requirements.Engineering Manager
Fruit of the Loom Honduras · 2005 — 2014Oversaw the Industrial Engineering Department, focusing on efficiency targets and workforce requirements across the facility. Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and reduce costs. Developed training protocols for supervisors and production teams in statistical process control and efficiency metrics.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master's Degree in Business AdministrationUniversidad Tecnológica de Honduras (UTH) · 2021 — 2023
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial EngineeringUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) · 1997 — 2003
- High School Diploma in Science and HumanitiesInstituto Triunfo de la Cruz · 1992 — 1996