Michael Nevarez

Skills

Overview:
• Extensive experience in operational leadership within high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments, focusing on safety, food safety, and on-time delivery.
• Proven ability to prioritize safety and maintain a strong safety culture across departments, ensuring compliance with EHS standards and food safety certifications.
• Skilled in implementing Lean operational systems and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with Quality Control, R&D, and Procurement to resolve complex operational challenges and meet production schedules.
• Expertise in developing and executing personal development plans, aligning team goals with corporate strategy to enhance employee growth and organizational performance.
• Strong background in establishing standardized work, creating SOPs, and providing training to improve work center capacity and operational consistency.

About

Career Accomplishments:
• Successfully led the implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives, resulting in significant operational efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Increased production output while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards, achieving over 95% on-time delivery rates.
• Developed and implemented Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) programs, drastically reducing equipment downtime and enhancing overall plant performance.
• Cultivated a learning environment by cross-training employees, improving workforce flexibility and overall plant productivity.
• Spearheaded safety protocols that led to over 3.5 years without any recordable injuries in a high-risk manufacturing area.
• Reduced scrap and rework rates by collaborating with engineering teams to refine production processes, improving product quality and reducing costs.