Ariel Ortega Cervantes
Síntesis profesional
Automotive Engineer with experience in the electrical, metal-mechanical, textile, and logistics industries. Proven leadership skills and expertise in team management, strong communication, and conflict resolution abilities. Skilled in quality, IT, production control, and process improvement, applying Lean philosophy and problem-solving methodologies.
Información general
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Experiencia laboral
Operations Execution Team Leader
Mercado Libre
Villa de Tezontepec, Hidalgo
2024.11 - 2026.01
- Led a project optimizing multi-order packing, increasing order capacity by 50% per location.
- Boosted workstation productivity by 25% and reduced process movements.
- Designed a container layout, increasing consolidation capacity by 200% and cutting transit time by 50%.
- Ensured 99.5% on-time deliveries via a priority scheduling system.- Increased individual packing productivity by 37%, reducing idle time and speeding up processing.
- Achieved 98% staff satisfaction in PERFORMANCE & EXCELLENCE evaluations.
- Supervised and coached a team of 150, unlocking their potential.
- Monitored key operational metrics, driving continuous improvements and eliminating waste.
- Ensured on-time order delivery with a 99.5% success rate, using assertive leadership and a results-driven approach.
Manufacturing Production Engineer
Diltex Brands
Tizayuca, Hidalgo
2023.08 - 2024.11
- Drove continuous improvement in production processes (manufacturing cells, ANDON system, Kanban).
- Supervised manufacturing lines, resolving issues, streamlining staff work, and escalating complex problems to the appropriate department while keeping management informed.
- Designed and monitored production plans, ensuring work assignments for the team, optimizing efficiency.
- Managed resources (labor, materials, machinery).
- Delivered daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
- Tracked key performance indicators to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
- Participated in problem-solving meetings, offering insights and suggestions based on experience to improve processes and working conditions.
Quality Technician
Generac México
Villa de Tezontepec, Hidalgo
2021.02 - 2023.03
- Led a quality assurance project in the welding area, driving process improvement and cross-functional collaboration, raising KPIs from 65% to 96%.
- Partnered with product engineering and HR to enhance welder training, refine blueprints, and standardize work instructions.
- Developed inspection plans and automated databases for real-time KPI monitoring.
- Conducted inspections and product releases based on critical specifications, using precise tools and non-destructive testing.
- Managed KPIs and applied quality tools like Pareto, Ishikawa, and 8D analysis for continuous process monitoring.
Estudios
Bachelor's degree - Automotive Systems Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico Superior del Oriente
Apan, Hidalgo 2016.07 - 2020.12
High School Diploma - Information Technology
Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de México
Otumba, Estado de México 2013.07 - 2016.07
Competencias
- Analytical Thinking
- Process Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Control
- Leadership and Motivation
- Process Management
- Management of Unionized Personnel
- Team Supervision
- Proficiency in SAP
- Proficiency in Excel
- Proficiency in Power BI
- Decision Making
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Teamwork
- Assertive Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Goal Orientation
- Dynamism and Proactivity
- Problem Solving
- Proactivity
- Strategic Planning
- Team Development
- Team Coordination
- Results Orientation
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- WMS (Warehouse Management System)
- KRONOS System Proficiency
- FOS System Proficiency
LANGUAGES
Español
First language
Inglés
Intermediate
B1
Certificación
- Visual Inspection Level I and II
- White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma)
- Power BI (Santander Open Academy)
Cronología
Operations Execution Team Leader
Mercado Libre
2024.11 - 2026.01
Manufacturing Production Engineer
Diltex Brands
2023.08 - 2024.11
Quality Technician
Generac México
2021.02 - 2023.03
Bachelor's degree - Automotive Systems Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico Superior del Oriente
2016.07 - 2020.12
High School Diploma - Information Technology
Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de México
2013.07 - 2016.07