Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Julio César Cruz Aviña

Julio César Cruz Aviña

Cd. Juárez

Summary

Dynamic maintenance leader with a proven track record, enhancing equipment reliability through strategic preventive maintenance programs. Skilled in project management and technical troubleshooting, I fostered a productive work environment, driving employee engagement and satisfaction while optimizing inventory management to support operational efficiency.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Lear Corporation E-Systems/ Planta Torres
04.2022 - 02.2025
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
  • Implemented energy conservation measures that led to significant savings on utility bills without compromising facility operations.

Maintenance Manager

Yazaki
06.2013 - 04.2022
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Evaluated and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the facility''s maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
  • Implemented energy conservation measures that led to significant savings on utility bills without compromising facility operations.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Maintenance Engineer

Valeo Wiper Systems
03.2001 - 06.2013
  • Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for the company.

Education

Licenciature - Electrical Engineering

Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
12-2005

Skills

  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Initiative Driven
  • Consistently Committed
  • Efficiently Organized
  • Accountable Professional
  • Proficient Under Pressure
  • Project Coordination
  • Technical Equipment Diagnostics
  • Maintenance Strategy Development

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 52 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved 0 Major non-conformities in external quality, Environmental and Government audits helping.
  • Achieved Increased efficiency from 70 to 78% by completing with precision and efficiency.

Additional Information

Training- Deinstallation and Installation of automated machine for the manufacture of windshield wiper structure from France - Germany to Ciudad Juárez in the company Valeo Wiper Systems.
Experience in transfer of machinery and equipment in national and international locations (transfer of the Monterrey – Ciudad Obregón plant to Ciudad Juárez in Yazaki plant 2 and transfer of an automated cutting-die-assembly line with training in Japan in Yazaki Juárez plant 4).
Extensive knowledge in machinery for the manufacture of automotive harnesses from the cutting process (Schleuniger, Komax) – medium processes (Shunk, Telsonic) – final assembly including functionality tests (Emdep, Kufferant).


Temporary position for 6 months as plant manager at Yazaki Juárez 4 and operations manager for 4 months in shift B at Lear.


Languages

English
Elementary (A2)

Reference:

• Leonardo Garfio. | Lear| (656) 705 71 82.
• Jesús Avilés. | Yazaki | (656) 706 3706.
• Carlos Ledezma. | Yazaki | (656) 638 3131.
• Enrique Ramírez. | Valeo | (656) 767 1932.

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Lear Corporation E-Systems/ Planta Torres
04.2022 - 02.2025

Maintenance Manager

Yazaki
06.2013 - 04.2022

Maintenance Engineer

Valeo Wiper Systems
03.2001 - 06.2013

Licenciature - Electrical Engineering

Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez
Julio César Cruz Aviña