With over 21 years of Strong proven experience in the automotive Manufacturing Industry, I have involved in production, quality assurance, materials of course always following the APQP, Management. Important to Mention that part of my Responsibility was since step 0 means customer negotiation, Design process, Create BOM, Machining Process, Assembly Process & Run & Rate for all the equipment based in the tak time promised to the Customer always following Microsoft Project Timing, My Career has been marked by a consistent ability to lead and Collaborate effectively with diverse teams driving improvements and delivering results, giving more than excellent Results across all organizational level, fostering teamwork and ensuring swift, effective problem solution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Consulting Sorting & Engineering Services of North America
07.2022 - 12.2024
Company Overview: Company Dedicated to give services like consulting, sorting in Mexico, Canada, Germany & USA. With customers like TESLA, BMW, GM, VW etc
Key Activities
Strategic Leadership & Planning:
Setting the Vision:
Directors define the company's long-term goals and objectives, and develop strategies to achieve them.
Strategic Direction:
They provide the overall direction for the company, ensuring alignment with its mission and values.
Risk Management:
Directors identify and assess potential risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies.
Operational Oversight:
Monitoring Performance:
They oversee the company's management and evaluate the performance of executives.
Financial Management:
This includes overseeing budgets, financial planning, and ensuring the company's financial health.
Compliance:
Directors ensure the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
Asset Protection:
They safeguard the company's physical and intellectual assets.
People & Culture:
Leadership:
Directors provide leadership and guidance to employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Talent Management:
They may be involved in hiring senior staff, assessing employee performance, and providing feedback.
Communication:
Directors maintain open communication with stakeholders, including shareholders and employees.
Key Achievements Include:
Savings from $14 M USD with TESLA Giga Factory in Austin Texas due that customer claim from Tesla after analyzing per 1 week Tesla determined that quality claim was not apply, we show with Data and evidence that the drawing provided from tesla was with lack of information in base that and evidence, data and test in floor we save 14 M USD for our customer.
In Charge of Projects since Gate 1 RFQ, Gate 2 Desing until Gate 7 Run & Rate & PPAP signed off in Check Republic installed more than 356 robots, 878 Checking Fixtures from BMW customer. PROJECT SAVIN WAS delivered 2 months in advance savings from 3 USD M based in the corporate target.
Provide strategic leadership and direction to all the core team to follow up Microsoft project timing & Budget in all the projects
Deputy Plant Manager (Operations Manager)
Valeo Transmitions
06.2020 - 03.2022
Key Activities:
Managing Production Operations:
Overseeing daily operations to meet production targets.
Coordinating production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow.
Optimizing production processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Monitoring production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
Ensuring Quality Control:
Establishing quality benchmarks and implementing inspection procedures.
Analyzing quality metrics and addressing any deviations.
Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Maintaining Equipment and Facilities:
Implementing maintenance plans and ensuring equipment is properly serviced.
Overseeing maintenance activities and coordinating with the maintenance team.
Managing inventory of spare parts and supplies.
Managing Personnel:
Supervising and motivating plant staff.
Addressing employee issues and grievances.
Recruiting, managing, and developing plant staff.
Strategic Planning and Budgeting:
Developing and managing budgets for the plant.
Creating and analyzing reports to present to executives.
Making strategic decisions to optimize plant performance and profitability.
Ensuring Safety and Compliance:
Enforcing safety regulations and standards.
Ensuring the facility complies with health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
Continuous Improvement:
Identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies for optimization.
Tracking and analyzing data to identify waste and inefficiencies.
Staying up-to-date with production management best practices.
Key Achievements Include:
Excellence in process Optimization:
Recognized for leading a project that cut production cycle time by 25 % optimizing overall process flow
Outstanding Leadership in operational Transformation
Awarding for driving operational changes that enhanced plant output while maintaining high quality and safety standard
Cost Reduction Champion
Initiated a cost reduction saving project with all core team members per department and the total reduced was $ 1M
Make an Executive customers Plan with all departments like Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality related weekly customer requirements assigned for each project to assign Labor & Cost.
GEMBA walks implemented to review Daily results, take an action immediately to fix the problems
Ensure that each project follow up the corporate profit implement same systematic system
Advanced Program Manager
Faurecia Seating’s Automotive RB&U North America & Europe
10.2016 - 05.2020
Key Activities
1. Planning and Strategy:
Developing program roadmaps and timelines: This involves defining the overall program strategy, setting objectives, and establishing key milestones.
Creating a program budget: Managing financial resources effectively is crucial for program success.
Identifying and managing risks: Program managers anticipate potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.
2. Execution and Oversight:
Coordinating projects:
Ensuring that individual projects within the program align and contribute to the overall program goals.
Resource management:
Allocating resources (people, budget, time) across projects to optimize efficiency.
Monitoring progress and performance:
Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and making adjustments as needed.
Managing stakeholders:
Keeping stakeholders informed about program progress and addressing their concerns.
3. Communication and Leadership:
Communicating with stakeholders: Providing regular updates on program status, risks, and issues.
Leading and motivating teams: Providing guidance and support to project teams.
Facilitating collaboration: Ensuring effective communication and coordination among different teams and departments.
4. Continuous Improvement:
Identifying opportunities for improvement: Looking for ways to enhance program processes and outcomes.
Key Achievements Include:
Gate 7 from APQP Process delivered 3 months in advance with PPAP signed Off from customer
Profit from corporate was 3% based in the excellent project Management the final profit project was 9%.
Implemented Project in VW Puebla Jetta Platform with 1 month in advance PPAP signed off, The project was BMW C4 in Ludwigsburg Germany from with 5% of final profit.
Implemented one to one with core team members to have back-to-back work identify project risk.
Microsoft project timing review weekly review with upper management to provide status or picture of the project.
Senior Program Manager
Magna COSMA International
11.2013 - 03.2016
Key Activities:
1. Strategic Alignment and Planning:
Defining program objectives and strategies in line with the organization's overall vision.
Developing program roadmaps and resource plans.
Ensuring program activities align with business goals and priorities.
2. Program Execution and Management:
Overseeing the planning and execution of all projects within the program.
Managing program budgets and timelines.
Identifying and mitigating program risks and issues.
Monitoring program progress and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
3. Team Leadership and Coordination:
Leading and motivating project teams.
Facilitating collaboration among different teams and stakeholders.
Ensuring effective communication across the program.
Providing guidance and support to project managers and team members.
4. Stakeholder Management:
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
Communicating program status and progress to stakeholders.
Managing stakeholder expectations and addressing concerns.
5. Continuous Improvement:
Identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
Implementing best practices in program management.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the program.
North American & Europe Program Manager
BorgWarner Drivetrain & Emission systems
09.2011 - 05.2013
Project Transfer since Germany to Ramos Arizpe Coahuila, Stablish Teamwork, review Manufacturing Process until have PPAP approval from VW.
Quality Manager
Takata de México Air Bag División
01.2008 - 01.2013
Key Activities:
1. Developing and Implementing Quality Management Systems:
Establishing Quality Standards: Quality Managers define quality procedures, standards, and specifications for products, services, and processes.
Creating Quality Policies: They develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures.
Ensuring Compliance: They ensure adherence to both internal standards and external regulations, including legal, health, and safety standards.
2. Monitoring and Evaluating Quality Performance:
Conducting Audits:
They perform regular internal and external audits to assess the effectiveness of quality control measures.
Analyzing Data:
They analyze quality data to identify trends, pinpoint areas for improvement, and generate reports for management.
Tracking Performance:
They monitor performance against established standards and implement corrective actions where necessary.
3. Leading Continuous Improvement Efforts:
Identifying Improvement Opportunities:
They identify areas where processes can be optimized to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Developing Improvement Strategies:
They devise and implement strategies for continuous improvement, often drawing on methodologies like lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
Training and Development:
They train staff on quality standards and best practices, empowering them to contribute to quality improvement.
4. Fostering Customer Focus:
Understanding Customer Needs:
They engage with customers to understand their requirements and expectations.
Addressing Customer Complaints:
They investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Building Customer Relationships:
They work to build strong relationships with customers by ensuring their needs are met and their feedback is valued.
5. Collaborating and Communicating:
Working with Teams:
They collaborate with various departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing, to address quality issues and improve processes.
Production Manager
Takata de México Air Bag División
01.2008 - 01.2013
Key Activities:
Production Planning and Scheduling:
Creating and managing production schedules, determining resource requirements (including workforce, materials, and equipment), and ensuring efficient workflow.
Resource Management:
Overseeing the allocation and management of resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel, to optimize production efficiency.
Quality Control:
Establishing and maintaining quality control standards, monitoring production processes to ensure adherence to quality requirements, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Supervision and Team Management:
Supervising production staff, assigning tasks and shifts, providing guidance and support, and fostering a productive and safe work environment.
Process Optimization:
Identifying opportunities to improve production processes, reduce costs, minimize downtime, and enhance overall efficiency.
Cost Management:
Monitoring production costs, developing and managing budgets, and implementing strategies to reduce expenses while maintaining quality.
Safety and Compliance:
Ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment, and implementing safety procedures.
Communication and Collaboration:
Communicating effectively with other departments (such as engineering, logistics, and sales) to ensure smooth production operations, and providing regular reports to management on production status and performance.
Problem Solving:
Identifying and resolving production-related issues, troubleshooting problems, and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
Equipment Management:
Overseeing the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of production equipment, ensuring its availability and functionality.
Education
Management projects
George Washington University
Industrial Engineer - undefined
Instituto Tecnológico de Durango
01.2000
High School Diploma -
SIX SIGMA QUALTEC
DALLAS TEXAS
03-2006
Skills
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
LNGG
Language- English Advanced
BACKGROUND
Microsoft Project
PPAP Training
Cost Reduction (JIT) Honda Green Belt (Certificate)
Management and Relationship Training Establishing healthful work relations
Core Tools Training AMEF (3RD Ed), PPAP(4TH Ed) APQP&CP
Timeline
Director
Consulting Sorting & Engineering Services of North America
07.2022 - 12.2024
Deputy Plant Manager (Operations Manager)
Valeo Transmitions
06.2020 - 03.2022
Advanced Program Manager
Faurecia Seating’s Automotive RB&U North America & Europe