Esteban Alvarez
Mechanical Engineer
Medellín,ANT
Summary
Energetic leader promotes 23 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Manager
Compañía de inversiones García Álvarez S.A.S
Guarne, Colombia, Colombia
10.2013 - 12.2020
- Manager of an 8-person production team for high-silver solder brazing alloys and copper brazing alloys
- New alloys are being developed to meet the needs of our clients
- New equipment and technologies were developed, allowing production to expand from 80 kl/month to 480 kl/month.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Calculated finances and production costs while managing cash flow.
Foundry Manager
Sun Valley Investments
, Colombia
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Selection and search for the plant's location
- The necessary equipment for the development of the process plant is selected
- Design and construction of a precious metals foundry and ref.
Project Manager
Tolima Gold S.A
, Colombia
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Manager for a team of about 250 workers, including miners, plant operators and an assay laboratory
- Redesigning the beneficiation plant and the smelter, as well as developing and equipping the assay laboratory
- Plant efficiency increased from 72 percent to 94 percent gold recovery.
Plant Manager
C.I Metales y Derivados S.A
Medellin, Colombia
10.1998 - 12.2010
- Manager of a 450-person plant
- New technology for the manufacturing plant is being designed and purchased
- The plant renovation resulted in an increase in jewelry production from 200kl/month to 475kl/month
- Using Lean Manufacturing practices, the refining plant's capacity was increased from 84 kl/month to 170 kl/month
- Customers in the jewelry and gold refining industries have a great working relationship with us.
Education
CAD/CAM -
Universidad EAFIT
Medellin, Colombia 05.2006 - 07.2006
Managment Abilities -
Universidad Del Rosario
Medellin, Colombia 02.2004 - 03.2004
Finance For Non Financial -
Universidad Del Rosario
Medellin, Colombia 02.2004 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachussets 06.1995 - 10.1998
Skills
Production planning
Accomplishments
- Proficiently supervised production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.
- Increased overall productivity and quality by 40% by implementing training programs designed to increase performance levels.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 8 to 450 staff members.
Timeline
Production Manager
Compañía de inversiones García Álvarez S.A.S
10.2013 - 12.2020
Foundry Manager
Sun Valley Investments
04.2013 - 10.2013
Project Manager
Tolima Gold S.A
08.2011 - 12.2012
CAD/CAM -
Universidad EAFIT
05.2006 - 07.2006
Managment Abilities -
Universidad Del Rosario
02.2004 - 03.2004
Finance For Non Financial -
Universidad Del Rosario
02.2004 - 03.2004
Plant Manager
C.I Metales y Derivados S.A
10.1998 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Northeastern University
06.1995 - 10.1998
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