Oscar Hernández
San Valentin 987
N. Laredo Tamaulipas, Mx 88000
Home (01152) 867-131-22-35
Cell (01152) 867-126-04-97
Objective:
Looking for a Production Manager position, to lead a group of associates towards
achievement of company’s goals
Summary:
11 years of experience in a Production-Planning Manager position, leading up to 300
associates to the achievement of company’s goals, with a philosophy of Continuous
Improvement in terms of Quality, Cost, Processing Cycle and Productivity. Plus, 3
years as Recruiting, Hiring and Training Supervisor
Business Experience:
2007 to date
Springfield Wire de Mexico SA de CV
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mx
Business Unit Manager
Responsible for leading up to 100 associates in achieving production requirements,
being responsible for Production forecasting, productivity and staffing as well
The Business Unit itself was complemented with the staff of Quality Engineer,
Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer and Planning Supervisor.
Acomplishments:
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This unit, at one time, produced over 2.7 mm/year
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A new line was introduced
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During this period, we implemented a new line
May-Oct 2007
Industrias Tricon de Mexico SA de CV
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mx
Quality Coordinator:
Along with the responsibilities of a Quality Coordinator, I was responsible to
implement 5 S’s, Lean Manufacturing, beginning with the implementation of One
Piece Flow.
During this period I was assigned to Production and the project was not finished
because of change of job
2004 to 2007
Proliance International S.A. de C.V.
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mx
Training Supervisor:
Responsible for covering the training needs for all associates. Training needs are
determined by the Training Needs Detection process, which involves all department
managers by making an evaluation of every subordinate.
These training needs are then included in an annual plan, which is covered by both,
internal and external providers.
Responsible too, for the in-house scholar education for Elementary, High and Junior
High school levels
Responsible also, for the Food Service provided to our employees by serving as
liaison with the supplier.
This responsibility included the need to improve customer’s satisfaction. Satisfaction
surveys are applied to monitor it.
Accomplishments:
Several projects have been assigned during this period, such as:
1.- Equipment for new offices
2.- Equipment for new dinning room
3.- Organization of recognition events
4.- Off site training events
2002 to 2004
Lettershop International S.A. de C.V.
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mx
Production Manager
Responsible for leading up to 300 associates in achieving production requirements,
being responsible for Production forecasting, productivity and staffing as well.
Accomplishments:
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1981 to 2002
1995 to Present
Re-design of Plant Layout, earning a 40 % in space for Warehouse usage, thus,
creating savings on USA warehouse costs
Elimination of a third shift, resulting in savings due to functions duplication
Increasing daily worked hours, both first and second shifts to eliminate
Saturday’s hours, resulting in savings due to utilities, transportation, etc
Salary scale proposal. This aimed to :
1. Reduce turnover
2. Increase efficiency
3. Improve quality
Implementation of Kambans in testing phase
Implementation of comprehensive and reliable Production forecasting
procedures according to our USA associates needs
NCH Promotional Services de México S.A. de C.V.
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mx
Production Planning Manager
Responsible for leading 200 associates in achieving production requirements.
As Planning Manager, I am also responsible for forecasting receipts, production,
productivity and staffing. Also, responsible for preparing Annual Budgets.
Accomplishments:
As Production Manager
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Developed my department by implementing new processes by growing from 50
to 200 associates
 Increased Productivity by 100 %
 Reduced Processing Cycle by 30 %
 Implementation of Self Directed Work Teams
 Implemented Kamban
 Implemented Poke Yoke devices
As Planning Manager
 Planning accuracy of +/- 1.0 %
 Reduced Budget creation time from 2 weeks to 3 days
1994 to 1995
Training & Quality Manager
As Training Manager, responsible for Plant’s Training Program
As Quality Manager, responsible for a team of quality inspectors, that not only
identified errors, but proposed corrective solutions
Accomplishments:
As Training Manager
 Implemented a Training Program
 Gave training to Supervisors and Managers on Self-Directed Work Teams and
Kaizen
As Quality Manager
 Improved Quality by 1000 %
1987 to 1993
Quality Control and Scheduling Coordinator
As Quality Control Coordinator, responsible for:
 Final Payment Approval (timely and accurately)
 Approval Department (approve jobs within customers limits)
As Quality Control Coordinator
 Reporting Quality and finding corrective actions
 Liaison between Mexican operations and USA Customer Service Managers
As Plant Scheduler, responsible for planning and maintenance of Production Systems
Accomplishments:
As Quality Control Coordinator
 Lead a team to develop and implement a Quality System through all Mexican
Operations
As Scheduling Coordinator
 Participation in other Plants in the implementation and audit of the Production
System.
1981 to 1986
Production Supervisor
Responsible for Daily Production Scheduling and staffing to attain Production goals
with a staff of 120 people
Accomplishments
 Lead teams during this time from a 100 % Manual process to a semi-automated
process
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Developed a production line that allowed associates to work either standing up or
seated.
Great communication with my people, being able to gain their confidence and
support
Education
Industrial Production Engineer at Instituto Tecnologico de Nuevo Laredo 1981
Specialized Education
Bilingual, Organizational Development 2006, Introduction to ISO-9001 2006, Leader
Auditor for ISO 9001 2006, Introduction to Six Sigma (Green Belt) 2005, 8 D’s
2004, Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 2004, Lean Manufacturing 2001,
Introduction to Outlook 2000, 2001, Ms-Access and Ms-Excel special 2000,
Introduction to Self Directed Work Teams 1999, Diagnostic and Continuous
Improvement 1998, Leadership Development 1997, Total Quality Workshop 1994.
Personal
Born 1958; Married; Family; Excellent Health