German Daniel Valenzuela Montiel
Mexicali
Summary
I am an experienced Senior Operations Leader with over 14 years of expertise in high-tech manufacturing sectors, including Medical Devices and Aerospace. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong professional progression from warehouse and shift supervision into high-level roles as a Production Superintendent and Manager.
My background is built on four key professional pillars:
- Operational Excellence: I have a proven track record of managing complex production KPIs, specifically Efficiency, Yield, Scrap reduction, and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
- Strategic Leadership: I am highly skilled in managing large teams of over 100 personnel, with a core focus on talent development, conflict resolution, and performance coaching.
- Technical Proficiency: My expertise includes the deep application of Lean Manufacturing tools—such as Kaizen, 5S, 8D, and Fishbone diagrams—and successfully coordinating New Product Introductions (NPI).
- Quality & Safety Focus: I consistently prioritize a 'zero defects' culture, ensuring strict adherence to quality systems and safety goals across all production lines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Supervisor
INTUITIVE
09.2024 - Current
- Leadership & Culture: Fostered company mission, vision, and shared values, ensuring a highly capable direct labor workforce for complex systems.
- KPI Management: Conducted rigorous tracking of performance metrics and reported variances in safety, production, and delivery.
- Labor Relations: Provided effective mediation in employee conflicts and facilitated timely resolutions.
- Technical Support: Collaborated directly with Engineering to resolve line issues and participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to align goals, share best practices, and address operational challenges effectively.
- Fostered effective communication by providing constructive feedback and sharing knowledge across business lines.
Sr. Supervisor
BREG
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Production Control: Organized staff to achieve daily targets; reported production output and scrap within the ERP system.
- Inventory Integrity: Responsible for cycle counts and the analysis of significant inventory variances.
- Professionalism & Ethics: Committed to corporate cultural beliefs while maintaining high 6S standards (Order and Cleanliness).
- Implemented new scheduling systems, improving shift coverage and employee satisfaction rates.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving strategic decisions for continuous improvement initiatives.
Poduction Superintendent (Refurbish, Capno & NPI)
MASIMO
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to enhance workflow efficiency and product delivery timelines.
- Metrics Analysis: Analyzed trends and implemented corrective actions for Efficiency, Downtime, First Pass Yield (FPY), and material variance.
- Lean Tools: Utilized 5 Whys, 8D, and Fishbone Diagrams to coordinate and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Planning: Ensured strict adherence to the build plan and safety goals.
Sr. Supervisor
MASIMO
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflow among departments, optimizing resource allocation and reducing process delays.
- Trained and mentored junior staff, enhancing skill sets and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- NPI Management: Coordinated New Product Introduction (NPI) validations between Production, Engineering, and Quality departments.
- Personnel Development: Trained associates to manage the transition of products from the NPI stage to mass production.
- Change Control: Partnered with Engineering on process improvements and documentation under Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
Shift Engineer
VIENO
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in machinery operation and maintenance procedures.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, resulting in reduced downtime and enhanced productivity.
- Technical Supervision: Coordinated maintenance activities, product changeovers (setups), and personnel training.
- Operational Efficiency: Monitored daily OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Yield, and schedule compliance.
- Quality: Controlled critical procedures to prevent defects and maintain full traceability.
Production Superintendent
MOHAWK PAD
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Large-Scale Management: Led a team of 100 operators within a 24/7 support structure.
- Cost Optimization: Minimized operating costs while maximizing finished goods yield and labor hours (man-hours).
- Internal Logistics: Guaranteed On-Time Delivery (OTD) of production loads and maintained 95% inventory accuracy.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades, making recommendations for capital investments that would enhance production efficiency and quality.
- Created and implemented systems to improve performance, boost profits and increase productivity.
Product Manager
ROCKWELL COLLINS
02.2014 - 11.2016
- Operations Strategy: Responsible for production OTD and rapid response to sales orders.
- Functional Leadership: Evaluated and developed team members; coordinated with Manufacturing Engineering and MPS (Master Production Schedule) planners.
- Continuous Improvement: Reduced floor space and improved workflow through Kaizen events and 5S standardization.
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
Warehouse Supervisor
KENWORTH MEXICANA
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Warehouse Control: Supervised daily receiving and shipping activities; managed inventory levels and shrinkage (loss) control.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock control processes to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for warehouse procedures and equipment usage.
- Capacity Planning: Scheduled personnel based on facility demand and stock rotation.
Warehouse Supervisor
KUEHEN+NAGEL
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Service Excellence: Coordinated deliveries with 98% quality accuracy and resolved customer requirements regarding transit times.
- Streamlined order fulfillment processes, increasing accuracy in shipment preparation and delivery timelines.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Lean Logistics: Improved order picking quality from 85% to 96% by applying Lean Manufacturing tools (The 7 Wastes).
Education
English Language Certificate
New Zealand College
New Zealand Industrial Engineering
CETYS Universidad
MexicaliInstituto Salvatierra
Mexico CitySkills
- Innovation skills
- Data analysis
- Staff oversight
- ECO creator
- 8D, 5 Whys y Diagrama de Ishikawa
- NPI Validation
- focused on KPI results
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Sr. Supervisor
INTUITIVE
09.2024 - Current
Sr. Supervisor
BREG
06.2024 - 09.2024
Poduction Superintendent (Refurbish, Capno & NPI)
MASIMO
12.2022 - 06.2024
Sr. Supervisor
MASIMO
02.2020 - 12.2022
Shift Engineer
VIENO
05.2018 - 02.2020
Production Superintendent
MOHAWK PAD
11.2016 - 12.2017
Product Manager
ROCKWELL COLLINS
02.2014 - 11.2016
Warehouse Supervisor
KENWORTH MEXICANA
01.2012 - 11.2013
Warehouse Supervisor
KUEHEN+NAGEL
08.2010 - 01.2012
English Language Certificate
New Zealand College
Industrial Engineering
CETYS Universidad
Instituto Salvatierra