Jorge Esteban Andrade Guzman
Monterrey,Nuevo León
Summary
Results-driven professional with proven track record of leadership excellence. Skilled in strategic planning, team collaboration, and driving projects to successful completion. Strong focus on fostering collaborative environment, ensuring adaptability, and delivering impactful outcomes. Known for effective communication, problem-solving acumen, and unwavering reliability in dynamic settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lean Value Stream Improvement Plan Leader
Solventum / Former 3M
02.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining key milestones and deliverables to achieve transfer of 11 manufacturing lines and 284 FG from US to Mexico.
- Managed project budgets, ensuring resources were allocated effectively to prioritize critical tasks and control costs.
- Led team initiatives to enhance project outcomes by assessing projects impact on KPI´s and prioritizing based on results, moving from 1 project closed in 2021 to 65 in 2024.
- Improved team cohesion by organizing regular meetings and open communication to foster collaboration and entanglement between departments.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts for seamless project execution.
- Fostered innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving.
- Mentored team members, fostering career growth and development.
Project Engineer
3M
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline including automated inspection systems, CCTV site system, medical tape slitters.
- Lead Latam Coating technical chapter as SME and trained all the country sites for AR/VR technology as SME.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings, specifications and industry codes.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects (4.5M USD), ensuring financial targets were met.
Process Engineer
3M
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness. Installation and qualification of in house recycling equipment with saving over 800k USD the first year.
- Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies e.g. waste reduction project reduced from 4.7% to 2.4%.
- Implemented standardized work instructions, enhancing operator understanding of critical tasks and improving workflow consistency.
- Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result including new automated extrusion die (patent in process), card and extruder refurbishment.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved process safety by conducting hazard assessments, implementing risk mitigation measures and improving ergonomical conditions for operators.
- Championed and facilitated kaizen events to drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization, resulting in a culture of operational excellence.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve raw material issues affecting production schedules by creating a new acceptance criteria to reduce waste.
Junior Process Engineer
Robert Bosch
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Facilitated continuous improvement efforts by conducting regular benchmarking studies against industry standards.
- Coordinated pilot-scale trials for validating new process designs before full-scale implementation for automotive industry.
- Developed new process flows for increased productivity and reduced waste from 10.5% to 8.6%.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful process optimization projects.
- Evaluated equipment performance data, leading to informed decisions on process improvements.
Maintenance Intern
3M
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance tasks and inspections on molding equipment.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to implement improvements to existing processes and procedures.
- Supported adherence to safety regulations by participating in training sessions and implementing best practices.
- Contributed to the completion of preventive maintenance projects, ensuring the longevity of machinery.
- Gained hands-on experience with various types of machinery, enhancing overall technical knowledge base.
- Aided in inventory management by organizing tools, parts, and supplies for easy accessibility.
- Documented completed work orders and maintained accurate records of maintenance activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Universidad Politecnica De San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosí City, San Luis Potosí, Mexico05-2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- Mentoring skills
- Innovation development
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Decision making
Accomplishments
- Achieved production lines and portfolio transfer from US location to Mexico through effectively leading overall project and focusing on manufacturing activities.
- Achieved collaboration on site projects by introducing a project bowler for visibility and prioritization of projects.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- Six Sigma Certification Green belt
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Football
Hicking
Dogs
Travel
Foodie
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureQuote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Software
Autocad
Solidworks
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office
Minitab
Timeline
Lean Value Stream Improvement Plan Leader
Solventum / Former 3M
02.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
3M
03.2019 - 02.2022
Process Engineer
3M
09.2016 - 03.2019
Junior Process Engineer
Robert Bosch
10.2015 - 08.2016
Maintenance Intern
3M
02.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Universidad Politecnica De San Luis Potosi
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