Jesus A. Ruiz
San Juan Del Rio,Qro.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Operations & Business (Commercial & Service Mgmt.) for Mexico and the Andean Region
PPG INDUSTRIES
San Juan del Rio, Querétaro
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Led commercial and technical account management to achieve 100% customer satisfaction for Mexico and the Andean Region
- Directed a 10-person team across 3 different countries in +20 dedicated sites with +320 head count accountability
- Oversaw production, pricing, sales, and distribution operations across 120+ accounts
- Achievements: Safety: achieving in 7 out of 20 sites +3,200 days without Incidents & Injuries
- Quality: First Time Quality improved from 60% to 92% YoY
- Delivery: OTD improved from 43% to 85% YoY
- Inventory: DOH improved from 114 days to 52 days YoY
- Financials: Account Receivable from 45% to 98% YoY
- Decreased obsolete inventory from $991K to $84K and drove annual sales growth with up to 34% profitability
- Growth Sales: share gain increased 16% - 19% YoY
- Secure Launches executed under an approach of being executed: Profitable, Reliable and On Time
Commercial Manager for Auto Parts Mexico
PPG INDUSTRIES
San Juan del Rio, Querétaro
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Led a team to achieve sales & profitability targets for the new merged segment, Auto Parts, with over 100 customers nationwide
- Implemented a Customer Segmentation approach to drive business partnerships and clearly define roles and responsibilities
- Successfully managed the integration of Functional + Decorative Business Units for Auto Parts segment
Service Manager, for Decorative Segment
PPG INDUSTRIES
San Juan del Rio, Querétaro
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Implemented process standardization and organizational structure upgrades as required
- Led initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction through improved execution and value capture
Account Manager, for Decorative Segment (Commercial & Service)
PPG INDUSTRIES
San Juan del Rio, Querétaro
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed Technical requirements to ensure total customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to exceed expectations
- Implemented strategies to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations
Manager, Continuous Improvement (CI) & Project Management
EATON CORPORATION - Electrical Sector
Cuautitlan, Mexico
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Implemented process improvements and strategic initiatives to optimize operational performance
- Created and led a Project Management Team, establishing standards for new product development
- Achievements: Enhanced four out of five KPIs within 14 months, boosting safety, quality, and cost productivity
- Led Cost Out Process, achieving $2.55M in savings vs
- The planned $2.45M
- Launched 4 new products, generating $1.124M in annual incremental revenue
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Cost Estimation & Program Launch
EATON CORPORATION - Vehicle Group
Querétaro, Mexico
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Led communication with EMEA to drive the Manufacturing Strategy within the Division: Rasttat & Baden-Baden in Germany & Chomutov in Czechia
- Managed manufacturing engineering and cost estimation to support sustainable growth and profitability
- Directed 10 growth programs and 2 business continuity programs for top OEM clients
- Achievements: Secured $45M in incremental business, with 16.7% return on sales (ROS)
- Successfully launched 12 programs, achieving 100% on-time customer milestones
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
EATON CORPORATION - Auto Group
Querétaro, Mexico
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Led restructuring of engineering department to create new positions and improve talent development
- Implemented safety protocols for machine suppliers resulting in zero incidents policy alignment
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for capacity, manufacturing, and quality issues
- Achievements: Pre-Series Area: Best In Class within Fluid Connectors Division
- Increased Pre-series profit margin up to 500% by implementing internal controls and Pre-Series management
- Implementation of the induction brazing process in A/C business unit: 100% to plan
- Capacity Utilization Calculation to increase the Asset Utilization YoY
- Improved the overall cost estimation process to gain reliability and accuracy up to 98%
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Project Leader, Resident Engineer
EATON CORPORATION - Auto Group
Querétaro, Mexico
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Led manufacturing projects and served as a resident engineer at BMW & Benteler Plants
- Managed production planning and quality assurance to meet customer satisfaction goals
- Achievements: Directed the BMW E70 & E71 launch, optimizing design for cost and securing approvals from clients
- Provided detailed project reports to upper management, highlighting milestones and high-risk areas for product launches
- Proposed and implemented cost-saving design changes, gaining customer approval while maintaining product reliability
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Project Leader, Resident Engineer
EATON CORPORATION - Auto Group
Querétaro, Mexico
11.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed and Launched GM and Ford programs successfully, turning them into the most profitable programs in the plant through design changes and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Achievements: Led the transfer of production lines from a US facility to the Queretaro Plant within a 6-month period, obtaining customer approvals for continued supply
Senior Engineer, Projects
ABC GROUP MÉXICO
Querétaro, Mexico
12.1999 - 10.2002
- Launched new projects and engineering changes for injection and blow-molded automotive parts
- Achievements: Established the first injection molding facility in Mexico for appearance parts for GM & Chrysler programs
- Implemented cost optimization initiatives, enhancing product performance and reducing costs
Senior Production Control, Planning
HARADA INDUSTRIES MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
Querétaro, Mexico
08.1998 - 12.1999
- Managed production planning and order fulfillment for OEM clients
- Coordinated with production and shipping to ensure timely deliveries, including parts shipment from Mexico to the US
Timeline
Senior Manager Operations & Business (Commercial & Service Mgmt.) for Mexico and the Andean Region - PPG INDUSTRIES
09.2023 - 09.2024
Commercial Manager for Auto Parts Mexico - PPG INDUSTRIES
01.2021 - 08.2023
Service Manager, for Decorative Segment - PPG INDUSTRIES
01.2020 - 12.2020
Account Manager, for Decorative Segment (Commercial & Service) - PPG INDUSTRIES
07.2017 - 12.2019
Manager, Continuous Improvement (CI) & Project Management - EATON CORPORATION - Electrical Sector
12.2015 - 01.2017
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Cost Estimation & Program Launch - EATON CORPORATION - Vehicle Group
01.2012 - 12.2015
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - EATON CORPORATION - Auto Group
02.2009 - 01.2012
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Project Leader, Resident Engineer - EATON CORPORATION - Auto Group
01.2006 - 01.2009
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Project Leader, Resident Engineer - EATON CORPORATION - Auto Group
11.2002 - 01.2006
Senior Engineer, Projects - ABC GROUP MÉXICO
12.1999 - 10.2002
Senior Production Control, Planning - HARADA INDUSTRIES MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
08.1998 - 12.1999
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