Ricardo Rick Hernandez

About Ricardo Rick Hernandez

I am a hands-on, performance-driven plant manager with extensive experience in developing and managing manufacturing facilities and a demonstrated history of multi-site leadership. I am adept at building strategic road maps of success by leading and encouraging staff and teams. I am well-versed in building top grading plans and production teams to catalyze multimillion-dollar manufacturing. I have a demonstrated ability to equip the team with the required skills and methodologies to achieve performance excellence. I am an energetic and highly driven individual with a strong belief in Lean and Six Sigma Practices. Using the fundamentals of lean, I have successfully built a strong foundation from which to lead.

Experience

1. Plant Manager

   Cerrowire

   Aug 2021 — Present · Crothersville, IN, US

   Producing Wire & Cable for the Retail Sector- Grow, Mentor, and Lead all Functional Areas of the Facility- Prepare and Manage Budget- Improve Fill Rate from 84% to 99%- Reduce Scrap rate from 8.2% to 5%- Implement Lean Daily Management- Steering Committee Member for creation and execution of First Annual Lean Summit- Steering Committee Member for creation and execution of Leadership Academy

Education

• The University of Texas at El Paso

  BSME, Engineering

  1988 — 1993