Luis Alejandro Castillo Ramos
Industrial Production Engineer
San Pedro Sula
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in strategic leadership, personnel development, and continuous improvement. Focused on optimizing production processes, managing key performance indicators (KPIs), reducing operational costs, and ensuring export compliance. Capable of building high-performing teams using tools such as Six Sigma and 5S. Extensive experience in implementing cost-saving projects, budget management, and improving work methods. Committed to industrial safety, organizational culture, and resource optimization to achieve operational excellence and organizational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Plant Manager
Delta Apparel Sewing & Multi Styles Plant
Villanueva, Departamento de Cortes
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Process optimization, achieving a 30% improvement in efficiency, reducing operating time and costs.
- Inventory management with a 15% reduction, improving control and optimization of resources.
- 95% compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) through the implementation of continuous improvement strategies.
- Leadership of high-performance teams, focused on achieving objectives and improving results.
- Reduced incidents by 20% through the implementation of safety programs and good operating practices.
- Implementation and improvement of processes in all areas, ensuring a more efficient operation aligned with strategic objectives.
- Development and training of teams under the Six Sigma methodology, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Management and control of annual budgets, optimizing costs and ensuring the profitability of operations.
- Daily monitoring on the production floor, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with quality standards.
- Leadership in the implementation of strategic projects, ensuring their execution within the established time and budget.
Results-oriented leader with experience in strategic project execution, process improvement and key performance indicators. Focused on operational optimization, development of high performance teams and creation of a productive work environment. Specialist in the implementation of methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen organizational leadership. - Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
Production Manager
Delta Apparel Sewing & Multi Styles Plant
Villanueva, Departamento de Cortes
09.2016 - 10.2020
- Leadership oriented to the development of personnel, promoting the growth and training of the team to achieve results.
- Effective management of a shift work environment with 900 people, promoting teamwork and productivity.
- Optimization of production equipment performance by 30%, achieving 100% yield.
- Reduced quality rejects by 15%, improving manufacturing standards and processes.
- Development of supervisors in decision making and problem solving, reaching a 100% level of autonomy and leadership.
- Improved 5S culture with a focus on safety, ensuring a more efficient and orderly work environment.
- Optimization of in-process inventories, reducing costs and improving materials management.
- 93% on-time export compliance, ensuring timely delivery of products to our customers.
- Reduced operating costs by 13% through efficiency strategies and continuous improvement.
- Optimization of work areas, maximizing the use of space and resources for greater productivity.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Senior Engineer
Delta Apparel Sewing & Multi Styles Plant
Villanueva, Departamento de Cortes
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Optimization of recruitment and selection processes, ensuring the efficient incorporation of key talent for the operation.
- Development and strengthening of work teams through the AMT tool, improving personnel efficiency and performance.
- Implementation of process improvements and cost-saving projects, reducing operating costs and optimizing resources.
- Elaboration and management of the production budget, ensuring financial control and operational efficiency.
- Optimization of methods and workstations, improving ergonomics, productivity and flow of operations.
- Execution of continuous improvement projects in engineering, driving innovation and efficiency in the production plant.
Head Engineer
Jerzees New Day - Fruit of the Loom Sewing and Packaging Plant
Choloma, Departamento de Cortes
05.2010 - 03.2015
- Plan weekly production budgets and efficiency projections
- Implement continuous improvement plans and style changes
- Manage plant expansions and machine certifications
- Lead time and method measurement (MTM) processes
Trainee Engineer
Jerzees New Day - Fruit of the Loom Sewing and Packaging Plant
Choloma, Departamento de Cortes
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Conduct analytical methods training (AMT) for new employees
- Manage personnel selection and train-the-trainer programs
- Improve recruitment processes
- Reducing training curves
- Developing Training Teams
- Improve Methods and Cycle Reduction
Project Engineer
Jerzees De Honduras Russell Corp and FTL Sewing Plant (Multi Styles)
Choloma, Departamento de Cortes
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Design plant layouts to optimize space and work flow
- Manage and improve operational constraints
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on workstation design
- Define production goals to meet objectives
- Increase efficiency and production
- Implement and monitor cost-saving projects using Low Green Belt methodology
- Develop new production lines to increase capacity
- Plan and execute style changes and product conversions
- Improve production methods to optimize processes
- Optimize plant flow to reduce bottlenecks and delays
Production Supervisor
Wipe Industria - Cartonera
San Pedro Sula, Departamento de Cortes
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Manage planning, production control, and raw material inventories
- Oversee quality assurance and sample design
- Reduce waste through continuous improvement initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Production
Universidad Tecnológica De Honduras (UTH)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras 05.2002 - 01.2007
High School Diploma - Electrical Technician
Instituto Oficial Primero De Mayo De 1954
San Pedro Sula, Honduras 01.1993 - 01.1998
Skills
Operations management
Production scheduling
Safety management
Team building and development
Continuous improvement
Six sigma expertise
Cost controls
Production and processing management
Multitasking Abilities
Team management
Analytical skills
Project management
Certification
FOCAP Training of Trainers
Additional Information
Ing. Vladimir Díaz
Director of Manufacturing - Delta Apparel
Phone: +503 7862-4776
Ing. Ángel Efraín Umaña
General Manager - UM Inversiones
Phone: +504 3344-3074
Lic. Lisseth Pineda
HR Manager - O&M Halyard Honduras
Phone: +504 9439-1334
Timeline
Plant Manager
Delta Apparel Sewing & Multi Styles Plant
10.2020 - 10.2024
Production Manager
Delta Apparel Sewing & Multi Styles Plant
09.2016 - 10.2020
Senior Engineer
Delta Apparel Sewing & Multi Styles Plant
03.2015 - 09.2016
Head Engineer
Jerzees New Day - Fruit of the Loom Sewing and Packaging Plant
05.2010 - 03.2015
Trainee Engineer
Jerzees New Day - Fruit of the Loom Sewing and Packaging Plant
01.2010 - 05.2010
Project Engineer
Jerzees De Honduras Russell Corp and FTL Sewing Plant (Multi Styles)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Production Supervisor
Wipe Industria - Cartonera
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Production
Universidad Tecnológica De Honduras (UTH)
05.2002 - 01.2007
High School Diploma - Electrical Technician
Instituto Oficial Primero De Mayo De 1954
01.1993 - 01.1998
FOCAP Training of Trainers
MTM (Measurement of Time and Methods) Training
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
Quality and Productivity Sensitization I-II
5S Program
Conflict Resolution and Team Management
Empowerment and Leadership Workshops
Lean Manufacturing Training
Black Belt Certification in Continuous Improvement
Green Belt Certificate in Continuous Improvement
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
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