RALPH GABRIEL L. LATIZA
Lipa City
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in Production Planning, Operations Management, and Continuous Improvement within high-volume manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in optimizing workflows, boosting productivity, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. Adept in 4M and 5 Why Analysis, Kaizen implementation, and strategic planning to align production goals with business objectives.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planning Supervisor
PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURING CO. OF MURATA
Lipa City, Batangas
01.2015 - Current
- Manage production planning and scheduling across multiple lines to ensure timely and cost-efficient output.
- Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Procurement teams to balance capacity, materials, and manpower.
- Develop and track monthly production plans, defective ratio reports, and non-conformance budgets.
- Lead 4M and 5 Why analyses to identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Drive Kaizen initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce downtime by improving workflow processes.
- Supervise and mentor a team of production planners and line supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Prepare 4-month and 18-month rolling forecasts to support strategic resource planning.
- Manage machine utilization, maintenance schedules, and efficiency improvements.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing new line balancing strategies, achieving a 15% increase in output.
- Streamlined planning-to-execution cycle through digital tracking systems, reducing lead time by 10%.
- Spearheaded a cross-departmental cost-saving project that reduced machine idle time by 20%.
Industrial Engineer
ARUZE GAMING AMERICA INC.
Laguna
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Designed and optimized production layouts to enhance workflow and productivity.
- Generated work instructions and time-motion studies for new manufacturing setups.
- Supported process improvement and efficiency evaluations using industrial engineering methodologies.
Field Engineer
ONE POINT CONTACT INC.
Makati
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided technical support for installation, testing, and calibration of field equipment.
- Conducted failure analysis and developed corrective action reports to resolve system issues.
- Ensured compliance with client specifications and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Batangas State University
Batangas, Philippines01.2012
Skills
- Production & Operations Management
- Strategic Planning & Forecasting
- Capacity & Resource Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Machine Efficiency
- Utilization Management
- Team Development
- Performance Coaching
- ERP
- Effective Communication
- Decision Making
Languages
English
Filipino
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Production Planning Supervisor
PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURING CO. OF MURATA
01.2015 - Current
Industrial Engineer
ARUZE GAMING AMERICA INC.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Field Engineer
ONE POINT CONTACT INC.
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Batangas State University