Jose Francisco Gonzalez Barahona
Supply Chain Executive Expert
San Jose Villanueva, El Salvador, Central America
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain and Operational Executive adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader with excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills. Successful manufacturing, planning and administration management career spanning 22 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2021 - Current
- Boosted overall plant safety by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections to minimize accidents which conducted the Organization to achieve more than 1,000 days with no recordable accidents.
- Oversaw and created a maintenance system ensuring optimal equipment functionality which minimized unplanned downtime and improved quality saving more than $1.3M in just one year.
- Interacted well with internal customers to build connections and nurture relationships, having an improvement of 13 points in Service within the last 2 years.
- Reduced operating costs in 5% year to year through effective budget management, cost control strategies, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Achieved capital investment for Plant Expansion of $5M managing projects effectively from conception through completion while staying within budget constraints.
- Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement efforts leading to improve the annual opinion survey from 72% to 90% of Employee Satisfaction.
- Impulsed new contracts with vendors securing favorable terms leading to reduced fixed cost in 30% in the last year.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by ensuring adherence to environmental guidelines, labor laws, and workplace safety standards, reaching 85% in HiggFEM assessment of 2023.
Planning and Logistics Supply Chain Manager
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Reduced lead times in 31% for product deliveries through effective supplier management, continuous improvement and communication strategies.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings of $500K average per year through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations of optimal transportation routes and schedules, cutting down on delivery times and fuel expenses.
- Improved supply chain efficiency increasing the productivity of production plants in 20% by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Oversaw demand planning, production planning, and logistics.
- Supervised 13 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by ensuring on-time delivery of products through proactive shipment tracking and issue resolution.
Marketing Samples Project Manager
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals such as fully transitioned samples production lab from North Carolina to El Salvador in 6 months and garment production internalization from 65% to 100%
- Leading the department to constantly product changes, managing more than 250 different styles a year for Outerwear and Innerwear business.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large merchandising projects.
East Asia Expansion Supply Chain and Logistics Project Manager
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Training and Development of Planning, Logistics, Inventories Control and Material Flow Processes successfully implemented in three different Mega facilities within one year
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Implemented warehouse efficiency initiatives thorough organizational strategies and inventory control measures.
- Facilitated clear lines of communication throughout the organization regarding logistics processes, fostering a collaborative working environment.
Material Flow Processes and Inventory Control Manager / Raw Materials Coordinator
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Increasing Inventory Accuracy Underwear facilities metrics from 74% to 99%
- Redesigned New Value Stream Map for materials and products reducing WIP and Odds inventory levels in 30%
- Successfully achieved employee engagement, creating leadership and inventory accuracy culture on every plant department.
Distribution Center Administrator
SABRITAS Y CIA, SA de CV
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Reducing obsolescence to the lowest levels through inventory turns procedures implementation
- Engineered Demand projections and Sales Analysis to issue accurate product PO's
- Met 100% on Finished Goods Inventories Accuracy metrics within 2 years.
Education
MSC - Supply Chain
ADEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor's - Industrial Engineering
UCA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Skills
Strategic Planning
Change Management
Performance Management
Leadership Development
Employee Engagement
Training and Development
Operations Management
Safety Management
Production Scheduling
ISO Standards
Cost Reduction
Waste Reduction
References
- Giang Phan, Operations Plant Manager, Hanesbrands Inc., giang.phan@hanes.com, (84)983223443
- Javier Aguirre, Senior Business Manager Global, Hanesbrands Inc., javier.aguirre@hanes.com, 1(336) 3547514
Affiliations
1. Former President of MIRKAT Foundation (Educational
Programs for Children in Risk Conditions)
2. El Salvador Textiles Chamber Directory Member
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
1. Official of the Global Code of Conduct for Hanesbrands in El Salvador, named the last 4 years in a row.
2. 1st Exporter in El Salvador for 13 Consecutive Years
3. Administrative and Legal Representative of Hanesbrands in El Salvador the last 2 years.
Timeline
General Manager
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2021 - Current
Planning and Logistics Supply Chain Manager
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2011 - 01.2017
Marketing Samples Project Manager
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2009 - 01.2011
East Asia Expansion Supply Chain and Logistics Project Manager
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2007 - 12.2008
Material Flow Processes and Inventory Control Manager / Raw Materials Coordinator
HANESBRANDS INC
01.2004 - 01.2007
Distribution Center Administrator
SABRITAS Y CIA, SA de CV
01.2003 - 01.2004
MSC - Supply Chain
ADEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor's - Industrial Engineering
UCA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
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