JULIO CESAR GARCIA MIRANDA

6928 Kindred Street * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19149 * 334-531-0492 * jgee298a

@westpost.net
PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Results-focused managerial leader with 14 years experience driving the achieveme
nt of business goals for performance, quality, service, and profitability. Produ
ction planning expert highly skilled at delivering significant improvements by s
treamlining operational layouts and by implementing best practice techniques and
processes. Known for effectively leveraging such principles as Six Sigma and Le
an Manufacturing. Fosters positive, efficient work environments through proven e
mployee relations strategies and motivational tools. Areas of expertise:
Operations Management * Production Planning & Management * Cost Control * Yield
Control
Workflow Improvement * Layout Improvement * Line Balancing * Time Study Analysis
Six Sigma Tools (Pareto, FMEA) * Strategic Planning * Project Management
Team Leadership / Motivation * Process Improvement * Employee / Labor Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MOUNTAIRE FARMS, Millsboro, Delaware * June/2009-July/2010
Rapidly growing agricultural food processor.
Production Manager, Deboning
Directed a 9-member supervisory team to oversee nearly 240 employees in the day-
to-day operation of the high-volume deboning production. Continually aligned the
production schedule with incoming orders to ensure the constant achievement of
customer service and delivery standards.
* Delivered a significant increase to corporate profitability by improving produ
ction yields.
* Drove a team-wide focus on continuous process and performance improvement by i
mplementing daily supervisor meetings focused on devising and executing specific
strategies to address issues such as overtime, material waste, quality and serv
ice levels, and future projects.
* Established a maintenance program for the team's equipment and tools, collabor
ating with the supplier to create a preventive maintenance program and retrain e
mployees on proper machine use.
* Left to pursue opportunities closer to home in order to address familial oblig
ations.

KOCH FOODS, Montgomery, Alabama * January/2007-April/2008

Preferred supplier of fresh and frozen poultry products for food service and ret
ail operators worldwide.
Shift Production Manager, Deboning
Led a 6-member supervisory team and a 300-employee production line. Planned prod
uction operations for multiple departments and oversaw the day-to-day operation
of the breast and thigh deboning lines.
* Generated $425K in savings by overhauling the physical layout of the packaging
area's machines, equipment, and product flow.
* Significantly enhanced efficiency and improved ergonomic safety by standardizi
ng best practice cutting operations.
* Opted to explore a high-potential opportunity with Mountaire Farms.
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PERDUE FARMS, Accomac, Virginia * January/2004-March/2007
Global producer of premium chicken products.
Deboning Foreman (2006-2007)
Promoted to plan and supervise the production efforts of a 180-member team. Serv
ed as the chief employee supervisor with full accountability for scheduling, mot
ivation, and discipline.
* Bolstered department productivity by recommending and securing management appr
oval for a plan to implement upgraded machinery and to streamline work methods.
* Fostered an efficient, positive work environment through effective staff manag
ement.
* Implemented several Lean Manufacturing best practice principles.
Maintenance Foreman (2004-2005)
Headed a 10-member mechanic team in the provision of a proactive preventive main
tenance program. Ensured attainment of budget goals for materials and labor by p
roblem solving creative solutions to maintenance issues.
* Generated nearly $200K in annual savings and doubled productivity of a rotary
vacuum machine with an innovative configuration and modification.
* Achieved $113K in annual savings by modifying a wrapping machine to provide gr
eater efficiency and eliminate lost time due to supply changes.
* Delivered $15K savings by eliminating water waste with the restoration of a wa
ter cooling recirculation system.

ABORDAGE, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic * January/2002-February/2003

Manufacturer of highly detailed handcrafted ship models.
Production Manager
Designed and implemented a streamlined system of manufacturing procedures and ov
ersaw all production planning.
* Eliminated a dearth of back orders, customer complaints, and quality issues by
devising a turnaround production schedule plan.
* Drove individual employee productivity to new levels, overcoming entrenched st
aff motivation issues by launching a new approach to employee relations, communi
cation, and feedback.
* Played a key role in new product development efforts.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
CUTLER-HAMMER (EATON CORP), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic * January/1996-May
/2001
Miniature circuit breaker manufacturer.
Progressively promoted through the manufacturing engineering and leadership rank
s, from an entry-level role as Manufacturing Supervisor, to serve as Senior Manu
facturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, and as Senior Manufacturing Engine
er.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Santo Domingo Technological Institute, Dominican Republic
Certified in Total Preventive Maintenance * Lean Manufacturing * Experiment Desi
gn * Total Quality
ISO 9000 * Internal Quality Audits * Statistical Process Control (SPC) * Quality
Management * MS Office
Managerial Leadership * Industrial Safety * Public Speaking * Administration for
Labor Organizations