Claudia Peña
Nashville,TN
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership and people management, strategic planning and execution, and process improvement. Demonstrates proficiency in lean manufacturing, budgeting and financial analysis, supply chain and operations management, data analysis, and business intelligence. Adept at project management, risk mitigation, stakeholder relationship management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, change management, lean six sigma methodologies, manufacturing engineering, product development, cost optimisation, and materials management. Committed to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence while achieving organisational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Product Development-Supply Chain
Workwear Outfitters / VF Corporation
Nashville, TN
01.2016 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Leading provider of work apparel and footwear across multiple industries, formerly VF Workwear before its acquisition by Redwood Capital Investment
- Led the development and execution of brand and supply chain strategies supporting product development
- Directed product relocation activities, ensuring seamless transitions for the Bulwark brand
- Managed cross-functional teams, aligning merchandising, supply channels, and operational hubs
- Assessed and communicated product status, mitigating risks to timelines and financial targets
- Accountable for product costing, overseeing financial forecasting from initial to final cost assessments
- Appointed as the ISO certification representative for all product development processes
- Leading provider of work apparel and footwear across multiple industries, formerly VF Workwear before its acquisition by Redwood Capital Investment
Product Development and Cost Manager
Workwear Outfitters / VF Corporation
Nashville, TN
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Optimized construction and pricing parameters to meet company cost targets
- Spearheaded cost analysis across all Workwear Division brands, improving cost efficiency
Product Development Engineer
Workwear Outfitters / VF Corporation
Nashville, TN
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Acted as the primary liaison for development and production concerns, ensuring seamless operations
- Managed a high-performing product development team, improving efficiency and output
- Led seasonal development processes, from fabric innovation to bulk production execution
- Partnered with Engineering and Management teams to resolve quality and production issues
Plant Engineer, Interim Administrative Manager
Workwear Outfitters / VF Corporation
Nashville, TN
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Managed VF Corporation sewing and cutting rooms, optimizing production workflows
- Developed job descriptions and streamlined administrative processes to enhance efficiency
Quality Control Manager
Garan, Inc
Nashville, TN
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, specializing in global apparel manufacturing
- Led quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced product consistency and reduced defects
- A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, specializing in global apparel manufacturing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of San Pedro Sula
Skills
- Leadership & People Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
- Budgeting & Financial Analysis
- Supply Chain & Operations Management
- Data Analysis & Business Intelligence
- Project Management & Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Change Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma & Value Stream Mapping
- Manufacturing & Process Engineering
- Product Development & Cost Optimization
- Supply Chain & Materials Management
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Certification
Green Belt Six Sigma, International Business School (Escuela Internacional De Negocios), Honduras
Custom
- Change Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma & Value Stream Mapping
- Manufacturing & Process Engineering
- Product Development & Cost Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Supply Chain & Materials Management
Timeline
Senior Manager, Product Development-Supply Chain
Workwear Outfitters / VF Corporation
01.2016 - 04.2025
Product Development and Cost Manager
Workwear Outfitters / VF Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2016
Product Development Engineer
Workwear Outfitters / VF Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2015
Plant Engineer, Interim Administrative Manager
Workwear Outfitters / VF Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2012
Quality Control Manager
Garan, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of San Pedro Sula
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