José Alvaro Escalón Martínez
Cd. Río Bravo
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, leading operations and production in high-level companies. Specialist in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Cost, Budget, MTP & Capex Management. Experienced in plant management, production supervision, continuous improvement, process optimization, negotiation with suppliers and customers, and cost control of direct and indirect labor, VOH, and material cost. Focused on operational efficiency, quality, and compliance with manufacturing standards for OEM´s such as GM, Stellantis, Ford, Rivian, BMW, VW & Mercedes Benz
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager - Plant 2
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Strategic plant management, implementation of improvements, and process optimization.
- DL improvement from 1500 to 800 employees in one year window time, maintaining profit per Budget.
- Products: A/C & Coolant-Heater lines
- Customers Tier 1: GM, Stellantis, Ford, Rivian, BMW, VW & Mercedes Benz
Plant Manager
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
12.2014 - 02.2025
- Strategic plant management, implementation of improvements, and process optimization.
- DL improvement from 1500 to 800 employees in one year window time, maintaining profit per Budget.
- Products: A/C & Coolant-Heater lines
- Customers Tier 1: GM, Stellantis, Ford, Rivian, BMW, VW & Mercedes Benz
Plant Manager - Plant 7
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervision of manufacturing operations and compliance with quality standards.
- Capacity improvement project at extrusion & curing area
- Extrusion (rubber & yarn) plus curing (autoclave / steam) processes
- DL improvement from 800 to 600 Employees within a year
- Customers Tier 1 Stellantis., Tier 2 Plants 2 & 6
Plant Manager - Plant 8
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
12.2014 - 06.2021
- Leadership in plant operations, improving productivity and quality KPIs.
- P&L monthly results, usually better than Budget
- Products: A/C lines
- Customers Tier 1: GM & Stellantis
Operations Manager - Plant 8
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Full responsibility for plant operations.
- Cost optimization and direct labor efficiency.
Production Manager - Plant 2
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
05.2011 - 12.2013
- Coordination of operations and Teamwork.
- Implementation of continuous improvement processes.
Production Manager - Plant 8
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Supervision and control of production.
- Development of production strategies and achievement of objectives.
Production Manager - Plant 1
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
11.2005 - 05.2008
- Supervision of plant production.
- Development of production strategies and objectives achievement
- In charge of transferring business to Plant 8, securing FG stock & qualified labor
Production Manager (BUM)
Valeo Rio Bravo Site
01.2001 - 07.2005
- Comprehensive management of plant production.
- Process optimization and improvement of key indicators.
Production Superintendent
Valeo Rio Bravo Site
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Coordination of production teams to meet established goals.
- Implementation of continuous improvement methodologies.
Production Supervisor
Valeo Rio Bravo Site
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Supervision and control of production lines.
- Secure DL Efficiency Targets and quality improvements.
- OEM´s Tier 1: GM, Stellantis, Ford, Nissan
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Instituto Tecnológico de Reynosa
Skills
- 6S´s Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Product Process Optimization
- Operational Excellence
- On hands leader
- Gemba
- Direct & Indirect Labor control
- Employee Relations
- Performance Reviews
- Employee recognition & development
- Strategic Thinking
- P&L Responsible
- Financial Reports analysis
- Budget & MTP Responsible
- Capex execution
- Material Cost Management
- Supplier and Customer Negotiation
- Team Management and Leadership
- Multitask
- Industrial Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- New Product Launch
- APQP
- Safety audits
- Focused on Company goals
References
- Luis Enrique Alvarado Chio, Luis.alvarado@us.panasonic.com, President, +1 (956) 244 4245
- Miguel Angel Morales Galindo, miguelangel.morales@se.com, Plant Manager, +52 8999367852
Certifications And Courses
- NEW White Belt, 09/25, International Lean Six Sigma Group, Certificate
- NEW Yellow Belt, 10/25, International Lean Six Sigma Group, Certificate
- NEW Green Belt, 11/25, International Lean Six Sigma Group, Certificate pending until Black Belt completion
- NEW Black Belt, 12/25, International Lean Six Sigma Group, In Progress
- Product Safety & Conformity Representative (PSCR), 2023, Volkswagen
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement, In-plant training
- Operational Cost Management and Waste Reduction
- ISO 9001:2015, Standard Interpretation and Clarification
- IATF 16949:2016, Automotive Industry
- BIQS (Built-In Quality Supply), General Motors
- World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Stellantis
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- Music
- Digital newspaper
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Manager - Plant 2
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
05.2023 - 02.2025
Plant Manager - Plant 7
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
07.2021 - 05.2023
Plant Manager
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
12.2014 - 02.2025
Plant Manager - Plant 8
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
12.2014 - 06.2021
Operations Manager - Plant 8
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
01.2014 - 11.2014
Production Manager - Plant 2
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
05.2011 - 12.2013
Production Manager - Plant 8
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
06.2008 - 04.2011
Production Manager - Plant 1
TIFS - TI Fluid Systems
11.2005 - 05.2008
Production Manager (BUM)
Valeo Rio Bravo Site
01.2001 - 07.2005
Production Superintendent
Valeo Rio Bravo Site
01.1998 - 12.2000
Production Supervisor
Valeo Rio Bravo Site
01.1994 - 12.1997
Mechanical Engineering -
Instituto Tecnológico de Reynosa