Alejandra Armada Padilla
Ciudad Juárez
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bussines Unit Manager
Confecciones De Juarez
08.2018 - 03.2024
- Increased efficiency by implementing new business unit strategies and streamlining operations.
- Balanced risk management with strategic objectives to optimize overall business performance outcomes.
- Communicated regularly with executive leadership regarding progress updates, challenges, and achievement highlights within the unit.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to achieve financial goals and maximize profitability.
- Established productive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of business objectives.
- Optimized supply chain processes, reducing costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Engineering Manager
Confecciones De Juarez
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to identify client needs and develop customized engineering solutions , engineer change requirement
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs, collaborating with maintenance
- Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Reduced production downtime by developing effective maintenance schedules and procedures for equipment upkeep.
- Increased efficiency through the automation of manual processes, saving time and resources on project completion.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Collaborated with R&D department for the successful integration of new technologies into existing products.
- Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
Engineering Supervisor
Confecciones De Juarez
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
- Increased overall department efficiency through strategic planning, effective resource management, and close monitoring of project progress.
- Facilitated strong teamwork among department members by fostering an inclusive culture that promoted open dialogue, feedback sharing, and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Set and managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
- Balanced project priority and business demand and aligned resources to accomplish assignments, projects and continuous improvements.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved productivity and reduced project completion times.
- Managed multiple concurrent engineering projects, balancing priorities to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality or budget constraints.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance planning coupled with root cause analysis investigations when incidents occurred.
- Mentored junior engineers, facilitating their professional growth and skills development.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration on shared objectives.
- Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
Engineer
Confecciones De Juarez
02.2009 - 02.2014
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
- Designed custom tools and equipment, increasing overall process effectiveness and safety in the workplace.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
CAD Engineer
DELPHI
03.2005 - 02.2009
- Used 3D and 2D CAD tools to design, develop and engineer high-quality models.
- Streamlined workflow by developing and maintaining CAD libraries and templates, improving overall project efficiency.
- Use UNIX design floor plans, elevations and realistic renderings.
- Enhanced team morale by promoting a collaborative work environment that fostered creativity, open communication, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved operational efficiency by developing automated drafting processes using custom scripts within CAD software platforms.
Education
Electromechanical Engineer -
Instituto Tecnológico CD. Juárez
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico08.2006
Skills
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Business Analysis
- Problem Resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Business Planning
- Cost Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- MS Office
Certification
- Curso de liderazgo de equipos 2023
- Six Sigma Green belt 2013
- Diplomado de manejo de proyectos 2018
Timeline
Bussines Unit Manager
Confecciones De Juarez
08.2018 - 03.2024
Engineering Manager
Confecciones De Juarez
01.2017 - 08.2018
Engineering Supervisor
Confecciones De Juarez
02.2014 - 08.2018
Engineer
Confecciones De Juarez
02.2009 - 02.2014
CAD Engineer
DELPHI
03.2005 - 02.2009
Electromechanical Engineer -
Instituto Tecnológico CD. Juárez
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