Jesus Castillo

• Personnel Composition:

Managed a workforce comprising of 1 Production Coordinator, 1 Master Planner, 4 Production Planners, 5 Production Supervisors, 18 Team Leaders, and a team of over 250 Operators.

• Oversight of Business Units: Held responsibility for the strategic management of 16 distinct Business Units, contributing to an aggregate annual production value exceeding 50 million USD.
• Performance Monitoring and Enhancement: Employed rigorous Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis to monitor and enhance critical metrics, including Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), Buildto-Schedule (BTS) adherence, and On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
• Resource Allocation and Financial Management:
• Executed effective budget management by overseeing allocation, expenditure, and optimization, while also closely monitoring and controlling Scrap and Overtime costs.
• Championing Value-Centric Thinking (VCP):

Spearheaded initiatives to foster a culture of Value-Centric Thinking, ensuring alignment of processes and practices with overarching organizational goals.

• Implementation of 5S Program: Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive 5S program, aimed at promoting workplace organization, efficiency, and safety across the shop floor.
• Quality Standards Compliance: Orchestrated the successful integration of ISO 9000:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards within the shop floor operations, underscoring a commitment to robust quality management practices.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
• Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
• Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
• Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.

• Team Leadership and Management: Led a team comprising 3 supervisors, 10 team leaders, and over 200 operators.
• Strategic Plant Initiatives: Successfully managed the startup of a new facility and executed New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts at the Apodaca Plant.
• Programmatic Production Development: Pioneered the creation and meticulous execution of a comprehensive Production Program, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes.
• Quality Management System (QMS) Enhancement: Provided coaching and guidance to enhance Quality Management System (QMS) documentation in preparation for Quality Audits.
• Vigilant Performance Tracking: Monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with a specific focus on the USD per headcount (HC) labor ratio, to optimize resource allocation and productivity.

• Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving quality issues in a timely manner.

• Developed and integrated Core Tools (Flow Charts, FMEA & PC) for TESLA, NISSAN, and BRP lines.
• Executed Control Plan deployment for rear & headlamp lines across TESLA, FCA, VW, FORD, NISSAN and MERCEDES.
• Improve TESLA, NISSAN, and BRP Scorecard metrics for increased operational efficiency.
• Swiftly addressed customer complaints using the 8D methodology for effective resolution.
• Integrated problem-solving techniques into production lines for proactive improvements.
• Implemented measures to significantly reduce Parts Per Million (PPM) defects, enhancing product quality.

• Supervise a team of 12 proficient Team Leaders and a dedicated assembly workforce of 200 operators.
• Ensured strict adherence to production schedules, particularly focusing on Build-to-Schedule (BTS) performance.
• Oversaw operations of 12 assembly lines catering to esteemed customers, including FCA, FORD, GM, VW, MERCEDES BENZ, NISSAN, and TESLA.
• Accomplish the FG Safety stock.
• Develop action to improve the OEE score.
• Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
• Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
• Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Staff: 3 Foreman and 36 auditors.
• Coordination of the Quality System ISO/TS 16949:2009 & Budget Control of the department.
• Develop and Monitor Audit Program & Plan.
• Monitor LPAs.
• Follow up the Customer Complaints with CQEs.
• Develop MRB daily meeting.
• Evaluated performance metrics against established benchmarks, identifying gaps in current practices and recommending improvements accordingly.
• Developed and maintained a robust quality management system, facilitating compliance with industry regulations and certifications.
• Enhanced overall product quality by implementing efficient inspection processes and monitoring systems.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Managed team of 4 Team leaders and 60 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
• Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
• Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
• Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
• Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.

• Managed Staff of 10 Quality Inspectors & 17 Set Up Technicians.
• Train the trainers.
• Multi-skills Training Program Implementation.
• Schedule Set up Activities & Technical Shutdowns
• Coordinate and Supervise Set-Up Technicians
• Countermeasures implementation in Quality area.
• ISO/TS 16949:2009 Internal Audits.
• Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
• Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
• Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
• Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
• Streamlined communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment for efficient problemsolving.
• Improved safety standards, conducting regular training sessions and updating safety protocols.

• Raw Materials Test.
• Develop Incoming Inspection, WIP & FG Product Audits.
• ISO 9000:2000 Internal Audits.
• Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
• Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
• Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.