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Gabriela Arvide

Gabriela Arvide

Plant Manager/Mfg. Operations/Packaging Engineer
San Pedro Garza García, San Pedro Garza García

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Sobre Gabriela Arvide:

Strategic planner and operational leader with a strong background in improving systems, performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of organizational operations. Keen on identifying operational requirements, creating action and implementation plans, and coordinating with cross-functional teams towards business goals. An individual with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills that create a progressive development of strong relations with counterparts and clients. A person with a high degree of integrity coupled with solid work ethics and the capacity to function well under pressure and display a prominent level of competence in a rapidly evolving work environment. 

Experiencia

Experience

IMXK Operations Manager 

Amazon / Monterrey, MX / Aug. 2021 – Feb. 2022

AMAZON is an e-commerce company dedicated to the sale of any item through its website.

  • Responsible for all budgetary, people development, and operations objectives for one functional area of the Fulfillment Center (Inbound, Outbound, Change Ops). Additional responsibilities are managing and leading a team of Area Managers, coaching, and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations, and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center. 
  • Drives creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, process change initiatives, and other Change/Six Sigma initiatives to enable their Functional Area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed the Business Plan. 
  • Manage operations for Import Operations Node (IMXK): Safety, Quality, Operations, Internal Customers (stakeholders), Compliance with country regulations, Inbound and Outbound transportation, and communication with border unit. 

Key Accomplishments

  • Cycle time reduction from End to End of 54% (total Cycle Time of 6 days) with a total of 250,000 processed units.
  • Increased productivity by 30% (starting TPH of 59 and ending TPH of 85)
  • IMXK planning macros for Labor Planning, Volume Planning, and Process Execution.
  • Project Manager for Vaccination Task Force efforts in Mexico (managed to facilitate vaccinations for 70% of the Amazon population with two doses and 30% of the Amazonian population with booster shots)

 

Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Operations Manager / Learning Manager

Amazon / Monterrey, MX / Nov. 2020 – Aug. 2021

AMAZON is an e-commerce company dedicated to the sale of any item through its website.

Responsibilities as ICQA Operations Manager

• Manage inventory control and quality assurance team on-site in multi-shift operations

• Monitor KPIs regarding the accuracy and integrity of Quality and Inventory transactions

• Review and analyze inventory defect data, while developing the corresponding action plans to reduce and eliminate root causes.

• Daily, weekly, and monthly: develop and execute action plans to increase quality, inventory accuracy, and service satisfaction.

• Advise the leading team in the communication of inventory control and quality assurance policies and procedures

• Develop an understanding of the Fulfillment Center inventory systems and processes and provide troubleshooting expertise and assistance.

Key Accomplishments

  • Peak Champion for Hot Sale/Prime Day Peak 2021
  • IRDR DPMO of 0 (zero)
  • Project Manager for Vaccination Task Force efforts in Mexico (managed to facilitate vaccinations for 80% of the Amazon population with one dose)

 

Responsibilities as Learning Manager

• Ensuring that new entrants and current Amazonians who are learning new skills quickly develop the knowledge and the ability to adapt and become experts in what they do.

• Lead, manage and train my team of trainers to be the best they can be.

• Take a data-driven approach to understand performance issues and take action to improve the quality and effectiveness of training and coaching at the site. 

• Lead projects to continually improve the design of training materials and coaching interventions.

• Support the execution of local projects. Identify any additional training materials and "train your trainers" on new processes/changes to existing processes.

• Recruit and train the best "trainers" from our Amazon community to provide training and guidance.

Key Accomplishments

  • Stepping Up to Leadership Workshop for MTY1 (2021)
  • Managers in Path Workshop 2021
  • PIT Safety Audit and Associate safety behaviors audit
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Plant Manager

Sonoco / Saltillo, MX / June 2017 – July 2019

Sonoco is a worldwide packaging company that specializes in paper-related packaging.

  • Planned, directed, and coordinated all manufacturing operations of production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments.
  • Developed and managed operational and administrative staff (117 employees in total, 107 operative, and 10 administrative). 
  • Led the implementation of new projects and productivity projects.
  • Ensured compliance with the corporate safety Plan and requirements derived from OSHA. 
  • Coordinated production scheduling, raw material assurance, and shipment of finished goods. 
  • Ensured that all process line schedules are per facility capabilities, customer requirements, economic performance, and planning, expediting as needed.
  • Oversaw Sonoco Performance System (SPS) Assurance (continuous improvement system and total plant management).
  • Directed and managed the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of the organizational goals and objectives.
  • Budgeted and managed manufacturing cost structures by developing and maintaining operational expenses within budget allowance and investigating cost-reduction measures.
  • Created documentation protocols and ensured that all operations records are properly kept and reviewed

 

Key Accomplishments

  • Implemented the Manufacturing Basics System of the Sonoco Performance System Program (MB certification Nov. 2017) 
  • Recipient of President’s Safety Award (2) for 400,000 hours without injuries. 
  • Achieved an increase in sales and production volume by 15%.
  • Recorded 30% in contribution margins by applying continuous improvement in our operations processes. 
  • Achieved a reduction in the cost of raw materials by 20% through the analysis of our customer demand and our suppliers’ capability.
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Assistant Plant Manager

Sonoco / Saltillo, MX / Oct 2016 – June 2017

  • Trained and learned about the activities and responsibilities related to the administration of a manufacturing plant for packaging paper-based components.
  • Supervised processes and staff to meet specified plant production goals on time and at the specified quality.
  • Supervised plant employees, training new employees, and enforced safety policies and procedures.
  • Assisted the plant manager with managing plant activities and coordinating employees.
  • Maximized yields, workflow, and schedules without compromising safety or quality.

 

Quality Manager

Sonoco / Saltillo, MX / July 2016 – Oct 2016

  • Responsible for the quality department in Saltillo Plant.
  • Managed, updated, and implemented the Corporate Quality System. 
  • Improved reliability of new product development processes
  • Reviewed products, processes, and systems on an ongoing basis to determine where improvements can be made.
  • Oversaw the product manufacturing process to ensure quality.
  • Actively participated in production meetings with the manufacturing team.

Key Accomplishments

  • Implementation of business transfers: Electrolux, Carrier, Nortek, and American Standard from our sister plants Tiffin and Nashville.
  • Quality Certification from Whirlpool (Jul 2016)
  • Quality Certification from Rheem (Sep 2016)

 

Packaging Engineer

Sonoco / Saltillo, MX / July 2015 – July 2016

  • Planned and directed activities concerned with the design and development of protective packaging containers: Analyzed engineering drawings and specifications of the product to determine physical characteristics of an item, special handling, and safety requirements, and type of materials required for the container.
  • Consulted with the establishment's purchasing and production departments to determine the costs and feasibility of producing the proposed packaging.
  • Directed the development of sketches, specifications, samples, and written analyses of proposed packaging to present the design for approval.
  • Made layouts of packaged goods with misc. materials.
  • Constructed 2D and 3D modeling of full pack solutions.
  • Provided Advice to the establishment and/or customers on efficient packaging procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and utilization of sealing and fastening devices.

Key Accomplishments

  • Introduced to the Sonoco team how to work with paper honeycomb and introduce it into their packaging solutions.

 

Packaging Engineer

Hexacomb / Monterrey, MX / Aug 2010 – July 2015

Hexacomb is a paper honeycomb manufacturer for Packaging Corporation of America.

  • Developed, validated and implemented new and revised packaging to meet the needs of the market segments and business units.
  •  Provided technical expertise for troubleshooting manufacturing-related packaging problems.
  • Assisted in the development, validation, and implementation of packaging-based cost reduction projects.
  • Worked with customers and suppliers to design, develop, perform and manage the packaging testing process to assure product quality requirements.
  •  Provided technical services for continuous improvement efforts involving packaging materials.
  •  Maintained a database of packaging specifications and item drawings for all packaging components.

Key Accomplishments

  • Created PowerPoint and/or PDF presentations of what is paper honeycomb, how to design packaging with it, how to manufacture it, tolerances and standards, drawing layouts, and market segments targeted that are still being used today.
  • Booth Designs for Graphics and Packaging Expos in Mexico and the USA to help spread the brand and make the company known in the market.
  • Created PDF standard drawings (most common items quoted) for Sales Team, so they can get material quoted faster and done on their smartphones.
  • Created standards for packaging the production orders.

 

Packaging Engineer

Pepsico / Monterrey, MX / Jan 2010 – Aug 2010

Gamesa-Quaker is a branch of PepsiCo producing cookies and cereals for all of America.

  • Designed containers for products, such as foods, beverages, toiletries, cigarettes, and medicines: Confers with representatives of engineering, marketing, management, and other departments to determine packaging requirements and type of product market.
  • Sketches design of container for the specific product, considering factors, such as convenience in handling and storing, distinctiveness for identification by consumer, and simplicity to minimize production costs.
  •  Renders design, including exterior markings and labels, using paints and brushes.
  • Typically fabricated model in the paper, wood, glass, plastic, or metal, depending on the material to be used in the package.
  • Made changes or modifications required by approving authority.

Key Accomplishments

  • Launched new packaging for “Econolínea” (smallest boxes for ready-to-eat cereals).
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Packaging Engineer

Pregis / Monterrey, MX / Feb 2007 – Jan 2010

Pregis is a well-known packaging company that sells packaging technology as well as Foam and Paper packaging products.

  • Created, managed, and executed all aspects of package design from concept to completion including brainstorming, sketching, prototyping, final art files, and proofing.
  • Problem solved solutions for a wide variety of 3-D gift products (boxes, hangtags, inserts, displayers, and signage) often creating deadlines and product instructions.
  • Worked collaboratively with in-house partners to understand business and consumer needs, deadlines, and packaging budgets.
  • Evaluated consumer and market trends for packaging materials and processes.
  • Built brand strength with a clear, concise aesthetic through designs that aligns with our Brand Guide.

Key Accomplishments

  • Ventured into a packaging segment known as dunnage packaging. With help from the Sales Team, we landed a corporate contract with Crown (Corona) to serve as consultants for their transport/dunnage packaging.
  • Spread the brand by attending packaging seminars as an instructor for packaging with honeycomb and transport packaging.

Educación

Education

Bachelors Industrial Design

Universidad de Monterrey

2001 - 2005

Masters Product Engineering

Universidad de Monterrey

2007 - 2010

Develop to Lead

Darla Moore Business School (USC)

2018

Professional Translator English-Spanish

Universidad Intercontinental

2020 – 2021

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