Ralph Gamboa

Experience

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  Shield Air Solutions

  Apr 2009 - now

  VP of Production/Service

  *Assist Company in development of long and short term goals, planning programs and policies.*Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability. *Direct and monitor shop foremen and managers to accomplish goals of manufacturing plan.*Work with Human Resources to hire, train,develop, evaluate, cross train and certify staff.*Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost. (Lean Manufacturing principles) Coordinate Service/warranty department. Handling new procedures, policies as well as Tech. support. *Initiate and coordinate major projects, ( e.g. plant layout,installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.)Develop/present a CAPEX Budget*Plan and coordinate major Production projects.*Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance*Supervise and monitor Inventory Control and Shipping & Receiving Managers to maintain proper inventory levels and on time deliveries of parts to floor..*Develop the Manufacturing Plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure products conform to established customer and company standards. Show less