Pablo Tejera
Industrial Engineering
Santiago De Los Caballeros
Summary
Dynamic Plant General Manager with a proven track record at Manufacturing environment , excelling in operations management and team leadership. Achieved ISO-45001 certification while fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced productivity. Expert in production scheduling and problem-solving, driving continuous improvement initiatives that significantly reduced waste and optimized resource allocation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant General Manager
Gildan Actiwear
06.2019 - 07.2024
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by ensuring adherence to environmental guidelines, labor laws, and workplace safety standards,obtain and keep IS0-45001 certification.
- Oversaw maintenance activities ensuring optimal equipment functionality which minimized unplanned downtime.
- Managed capital investment projects effectively from conception through completion while staying within budget constraints.
- Manage annual budget expense US $ 12m
- Conducted regular performance reviews for direct reports resulting in targeted professional development opportunities.
Production Manager
Hanesbrands Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output using lean manufacturing tools: Kaizen Events, PDCA , Core Teams, Visual Plant Management,SMED.
- Obtain efficiency levels over 85% and less than 90% in machine utilization
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of facing complex challenges .
- Responsible to keep adequate cut parts inventory to supply 7 sewing plants on time in DR/Haiti.
Production Manager
Playtex
04.2003 - 12.2009
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Manage an annual budget of U.S. 2.5 m for direct and indirect labor
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra
Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic 05.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Safety management
Production scheduling
ISO standards
Team building and development
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Problem-solving abilities
Team leadership
Timeline
Plant General Manager
Gildan Actiwear
06.2019 - 07.2024
Production Manager
Hanesbrands Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2018
Production Manager
Playtex
04.2003 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra
05.2001 -
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