Ricardo Vargas Zepeda
General Manager
Ensenada,Baja California
Summary
Mexico Operations Start Up specialist, with Overall Operations Compliance background and 23+ years Manufacturing proven experience to establish operations at a cost effective labor, high quality standards, manufacturing best practices, and lean manufacturing principles all across the operation processes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operations Plant General Manager
Architectural Lighting Works
Ensenada, Baja California
09.2013 - 07.2022
- Innovative architectural LED lighting solutions provider company, Starting up Operations in Mexico for ALW from ground up, which included all legal, financial, fiscal, labor, Safety, Health, Environmental, Economic, and social set up to have Operation fully in compliance with all requirements needed to have operation up and running with sustainable financial model
- Responsible of:
- Setting up Ensenada operations plant
- Staffing operations personnel needed to transfer Operations from Hayward Plant to Ensenada facility
- Annual Budgeting for Operations
- Integrating NEIDHARDT and V2 lighting operations into Ensenada plant
- Vertical integration to replace main US and Overseas suppliers at plant resulting in 40% - 50% cost reduction
- Inventory reduction of 30%
- Cycle counting process to obtain inventory accuracy of 99.6%
- Reducing turnaround time from 25 days to 17 days for Customers orders
- On time delivery improvement from 83% to 97%
- Managing new building design/construction project that enabled Ensenada Operation moving in new custom designed plant of 3 times size (100K SQF) initial building following lean manufacturing principles and approach
- Implementing lean manufacturing program for all Operation processes
- Cost reduction program
- Resuming Operations in 3 weeks after mandatory COVID-19 government shutdown
- Sanitary and safety protocols to assure COVID-19 protection at plant
- Environmental, Health and Safety protocols for operations compliance
- Fully compliance of operation government requirements (i.e Legal, labor, Union, Social Security, Federal and State agencies taxes, County code and regulations)
- Managing managers/lead of Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Materials, EHS, Import/Export, Legal, Labor and Finance departments
- Reported to Chief Operations Officer – Corporate Head Quarters.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
LED technology application leader company, Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Dialight De México
Ensenada, Baja California
08.2003 - 08.2013
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality system for Operations / Materials and Quality Department
- Developing and implementing: First Article inspection process, Supplier quality Engineering Development system (Molding, Sand Casting, Die Casting, Extrusion, Plating, Anodizing, Powder Coatings, PCB, Metal sheets, LED and Electronics components suppliers related to RF and LED lighting Technology products), ROHS compliance verification program, warranty returns (customer property processing) management and processing, metrology, and reliability lab area
- Developing, implementing, and supervising Receiving / Incoming Inspection / warehousing / process / operation leaning activities as part of Operations management improvements; reported to Quality director – Corporate Head Quarters.
- Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
- Aided suppliers in raw material selection strategies to encourage superior supply chain outcomes.
- Led commodity-related quality control issues, correcting functional issues stemming from problematic components.
- Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
- Provided capability assessment and testing for individuals and teams assigned by suppliers.
- Drafted instructional documentation for distribution to suppliers to establish standardized performance and quality thresholds.
- Designed inspection plans and methods for execution by personnel at remote locations, verifying accurate implementation and data collection.
- Resolved supplier quality control issues through collaboration with third-party leadership.
- Maintained amiable relationships with suppliers through difficult quality control issues, supporting healthy business interactions.
- Traveled to assigned supplier facilities to verify supplier staff qualifications via multiple modes of inspection and investigation.
- Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
- Identified and defined production-critical supplier issues.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
- Designed, created and tested production models for industrial processes.
- Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.
- Created and implemented project plans for new or improved industrial processes.
- Built inventory management systems for industrial facilities and reviewed existing systems to identify potential for optimization.
- Wrote safety procedures for industrial facilities, enforcing or exceeding industry standards.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
- Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency in industrial production.
- Evaluated proposed project investments by conducting cost-benefit analyses.
Acting manager / President
Sharp Electronic México
Tijuana, Baja California
08.2000 - 07.2003
- Product Quality Assurance for LNB and VC division, of saving fund administrative committee
- Investment plan development and implementation for saving fund administration, finance auditing system, fund operation and system management
- Product cost reduction program development and implementation
- Operations / Quality and Divisions system management and staffing
- Product introduction system development, implementation, and management
- Supplier selection process review
- ISO program development / implementation
- Production forecast plan / Raw material and finished good Delivery Schedule review.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Building and operative system Engineer
XHUPN Channel
01.2000 - 06.2000
CICESE
01.1998 - 08.1998
- Digital signal processing management of planktonic organisms using an optoelectronic system.
IPN CINVESTAV
Mexico City
06.1996 - 09.1996
- Characterization program implementation of solar cells, and standards performance on declivities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering, Digital Electronics, Telecommunications
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
Ensenada 01.1995 - 12.1999
MBA - Finance
Cetys Universidad
Ensenada 01.2007 - 06.2008
Administration - undefined
Diploma - Lean Manufacturing
Cetys Universidad
Ensenada 01.2018 - 06.2018
No Degree -
ASQ
05.2001 -
Skills
Six Sigma expertise
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Timeline
Diploma - Lean Manufacturing
Cetys Universidad
01.2018 - 06.2018
Operations Plant General Manager
Architectural Lighting Works
09.2013 - 07.2022
MBA - Finance
Cetys Universidad
01.2007 - 06.2008
LED technology application leader company, Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Dialight De México
08.2003 - 08.2013
No Degree -
ASQ
05.2001 -
Acting manager / President
Sharp Electronic México
08.2000 - 07.2003
Building and operative system Engineer
XHUPN Channel
01.2000 - 06.2000
CICESE
01.1998 - 08.1998
IPN CINVESTAV
06.1996 - 09.1996
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering, Digital Electronics, Telecommunications
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
01.1995 - 12.1999
Administration - undefined
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