Hilda Arana
Fillmore
Summary
At World Upholstery & Trim, I spearheaded quality enhancements and team training, achieving significant improvements in product delivery and customer satisfaction. My bilingual communication and strong leadership fostered robust supplier relationships and optimized production costs. Expert in manufacturing management and quality assurance, I consistently exceeded client expectations with high-quality, innovative solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Production / Seamstress
World Upholstery & Trim
04.2003 - 09.2024
- Enhanced product quality by enforcing strict quality control measures and providing staff training.
- Established performance metrics for monitoring progress towards achieving production targets, facilitating continuous improvement efforts.
- Managed a cross-functional team to achieve consistent on-time delivery of products, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong supplier relationships for better cost negotiation and timely deliveries, resulting in reduced lead times.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Reduced production costs through optimizing resource allocation and minimizing waste.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Mastered various upholstery stitching techniques, ensuring diverse skill set for handling multiple project types efficiently.
- Adhered to strict deadlines while producing high-quality workmanship under pressure during peak seasons or rush orders.
- Maintained high-quality standards for finished products by following established company guidelines and procedures during the sewing process.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining sewing machines and keeping work area clean and organized.
- Managed inventory of fabrics, threads, and other supplies to maintain adequate stock levels for efficient workflow continuity.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when matching fabric patterns, leading to seamless final products that exceeded client expectations.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Disassembled [Products] to reupholster fabric.
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all finished products met or exceeded client expectations.
- Created patterns for manufacturing and samples for trade shows.
- Built as many as 10 different products each week.
Education
High School Diploma -
Secundaria Federal 1
Zapotlanejo Jal. MexicoSkills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Dedication to product quality
- Customer Support
- Assembly and production
- Quality Inspection
- Manufacturing management
Bilingual
- Manufacturing
- Safety Management
- Quality assurance training
- Operations Management
- Quality Control
- Inventory Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager of Production / Seamstress
World Upholstery & Trim
04.2003 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Secundaria Federal 1
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