Crystal Vargas
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, Bringing solid understanding of industry trends and operations. Talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Tartistes
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Implemented new inventory management system to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Production Line Team Leader
Tartistes
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Optimized equipment utilization by scheduling regular maintenance checks and promptly addressing malfunctions.
- Ensured consistent product quality by establishing clear specifications, monitoring key metrics, and enforcing strict adherence to best practices across the entire team.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles, reducing waste throughout the production process without compromising quality or efficiency.
Quality Analyst Engineer
Bostik
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among QA team members through regular meetings and training sessions, promoting collaboration and skill development.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption into existing quality assurance processes, driving innovation within the organization.
- Delivered detailed reports on test results and quality metrics, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding product readiness for release.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team, driving ongoing enhancements to processes and tools.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements through meticulous attention to detail during testing activities.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, leading to long-term solutions and preventing future occurrences.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
Junior Quality Engineer
Truper
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions.
- Reviewed technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure accuracy and conformance with established standards.
- Developed inspection plans for incoming materials, reducing the risk of incorporating substandard components into final products.
- Reduced manufacturing defects through root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.
- Improved overall production yield by addressing non-conformance issues in a timely manner.
- Facilitated internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of quality management systems and identified areas for improvement.
Education
Post Degree Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Douglas College
New Westminster04.2024
Post Degree Diploma - International Business Management
Douglas College
New Westminster08.2023
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Quality Management System
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico (UNAM)
Mexico City09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Autonoma De Mexico (UNAM)
Mexico City01.2017
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Implementation
- Inventory Management
- Project Management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Performance monitoring
- Employee Motivation
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Management
- Health and safety compliance
- Continuous improvements
Accomplishments
- Earned the Sustainability Bostik Award in 2023 for spearheading a project that achieved annual savings of approximately 16,000 CAD and reduced waste by 2 tons. Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and cost-efficiency..
- Supervised team of 35 staff members at Tartistes.
- Reduce the labour cost by 8% in the last 3 month by increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the facility at Tartistes.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Canadian ForkLift License
- Certified Internal Auditors ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19011:2018 - APPLUS, Mexico | 2021
Timeline
Operations Manager
Tartistes
03.2024 - Current
Production Line Team Leader
Tartistes
01.2023 - 02.2024
Quality Analyst Engineer
Bostik
03.2020 - 06.2022
Junior Quality Engineer
Truper
06.2019 - 03.2020
Post Degree Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Douglas College
Post Degree Diploma - International Business Management
Douglas College
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Quality Management System
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico (UNAM)
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Autonoma De Mexico (UNAM)
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