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Alejandra Valades Ríos

Alejandra Valades Ríos

San Nicolás de los Garza

Summary

Results-oriented professional with 10 years of experience in tool and die, reverse engineering, vendor management, sales support, and logistics within the manufacturing sector. I have expertise in the design, maintenance, and quality assurance of stamping dies, as well as in project planning and tracking. Focused on analyzing operational data to suggest improvements, consistently aiming to contribute to team success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Tooling and Dimensional Specialist

METALSA
01.2024 - Current
  • Tooling Maintenance system management.
  • Lead the tooling group leaders in the tool shop to ensure the correct functioning of the tools in the press.
  • Methodological troubleshooting (A3 and PPS) in critical problems to eliminate them and prevent recurrence.
  • Follow up the abnormalities arising from the new projects launching (document, analyze, redesign proposals, quotation and implementation).
  • Budget management and distribution according to the needs of the area.
  • Efficiency, safety, cost/savings monitoring; continuous improvement proposal.
  • Team management, supervision of personnel, management of labor issues (vacations, tardiness, leaves, etc.) and ensuring adequate resources.

Tooling and Dimensional Specialist (Reverse Engineering)

METALSA
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Reverse Engineering leadership, comprehensive process oversight (Scanning, Geometries, Programming, Manufacturing, Evaluation) to support the team in die preparation.
  • Direct collaboration with customers to assess needs, provide scanning/fabrication recommendations and maintain constant alignment.
  • Progress management, tracking of milestones, regular validations with customers to ensure satisfaction and compliance.
  • Efficiency, safety, cost/savings monitoring; continuous improvement proposal.
  • Team management, supervision of personnel, management of labor issues (vacations, tardiness, leaves, etc.) and ensuring adequate resources.

Tooling Training Program

METALSA
05.2019 - 07.2021
  • 2-year Development Program, specialization in stamping die manufacturing, covering design, maintenance and quality of metal parts.
  • International experience at JMP Co., Ltd, 10 months in South Korea (October 2020 - July 2021) at JMP, leader in auto parts dies, strengthening skills and perspectives.
  • Acquired skills in die design and maintenance techniques.
  • Learned practices to ensure quality in cold stamped parts, meeting all stake holders standards and expectations. Expertise in die setting for improved efficiency and optimized results.
  • Application of international knowledge to improve processes in Metalsa.
  • Internalization of culture of excellence, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Supplier Technical Assistant

METALSA
06.2015 - 05.2019
  • Evaluate suppliers using a scorecard to generate improvement strategies based on the results of the scorecard.
  • Achieved collaborative agreements for common goals, ensuring final customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiation, and management of the outsource supplier's portfolio with the objective of meeting the indicators established by the organization through the coordination of the strategic business team (quality, tools and logistics), always taking care of the resources provided.
  • Developing and maintaining supplier relationships.
  • Outsource project manager. I mainly led the planning and execution of new projects, as well as the transfer of productive projects from stamping to outsource stamping.
  • Monitoring delivery process.

Commercial Support

Villacero
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Facilitated communication between plant and customer, negotiating internally to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Coordinated resources and processes to optimize operations and ensure compliance.
  • Guaranteed timely delivery and quality standards, building reliability.
  • Identified and overcame challenges, ensuring a smooth customer experience.

Logistics and Production Control Intern

Metalsa - Perfektools Plant
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Strategic Supply Chain support, ensuring smooth and efficient operational flow.
  • Maintained direct dialogue with customer site in order to understand their precise needs.
  • Developed daily production schedules, adjusted according to previous progress, for stamping presses, lathes and CNC.
  • Ensured timely delivery of raw materials for stamping and lathes, maintaining continuous production.
  • Supervised scheduling and shipments, ensuring timely compliance.
  • Generated and managed sales invoicing for lathes and stampings, strengthening financial strength.
  • Led projects such as KAN BAN and warehouse optimization, increasing efficiency and organization.
  • Promoted innovative projects to solve challenges and improve processes in the plant.

Education

Industrial Engineering Administrator -

UANL Facultad de Ciencias Químicas

Skills

  • Efficient Communication
  • Planning and Prioritization
  • Internal Negotiation
  • Materials Management
  • Detailed Follow-up
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Innovation
  • Financial Skills
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Adaptability
  • Data Analysis
  • Time Management

LANGUAGES

Advanced English.
Basic Korean.

Timeline

Tooling and Dimensional Specialist

METALSA
01.2024 - Current

Tooling and Dimensional Specialist (Reverse Engineering)

METALSA
07.2021 - 01.2024

Tooling Training Program

METALSA
05.2019 - 07.2021

Supplier Technical Assistant

METALSA
06.2015 - 05.2019

Commercial Support

Villacero
09.2014 - 12.2014

Logistics and Production Control Intern

Metalsa - Perfektools Plant
01.2013 - 09.2014

Industrial Engineering Administrator -

UANL Facultad de Ciencias Químicas

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