Salvador Ramírez Roldán
Tlaxcala
Summary
Demonstrates exceptional time management and verbal communication abilities, driving sustainable business growth. Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Proven leader in engineering and manufacturing management, adept at strategic planning and complex problem-solving. American Standard, Generac & Kohler Co, spearheaded process improvements, reducing operational costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in team leadership and staff development, consistently achieving high-impact project goals and maintaining optimal financial performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager Engineering Global VPE
Kohler Co
04.2022 - Current
- Managing budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization ($ 3.5 MUSD).
- Responsible to reduce operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Managing budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Accomplished and follow-up multiple projects within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Sr. Lean & Manufacturing Manager
Generac Power Systems
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed $ 2.5 MUSD budget planning and forecasting activities for the manufacturing department, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals while maintaining operational excellence.
- Coordinated efforts between US Plants and Mexico engineering, design, procurement, and quality assurance departments to streamline product development cycles and improve overall productivity.
- Developed long-term strategies for manufacturing operations, aligning with company goals and objectives to drive sustainable growth.
- Identified strategic business opportunities to advance technology through licensing and project development.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects with Lean & six sigma tools.
Plant General Manager
Lixil (American Standard)
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Lead the chinaware operation at Sta. Clara, (1,000 headcount) Mexico. Managing staff, the EHS, HR, Financial, Quality, Continues Improvement Projects, Production and Technology areas.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Managed OPEX & CAPEX Budget (3.5 MUSD).
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Ceramic Expert)
Lixil Water Technology (American Standard Brands)
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Lead Chinaware Process technology team to ensure American Standard Brand operational sustainability as well as a promotion/ pursing of its capacity growth.
- Design and implements the states of the Art Facility & Equipment design.
- $25 MUSD Capex control to accomplishment market needs
- Scale-up Expansion and Facility Green Field of Ceramic manufacturing process
- Developed innovative manufacturing solutions, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices in advanced manufacturing engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Provided technical support during equipment installation or upgrades; ensuring minimal disruptions in day-to-day operations.
Plant General Manager (Tlaxcala & Aguascalientes)
American Standard Brands
04.2010 - 12.2013
- Lead the chinaware operation at Tlaxcala & Aguascalientes Plants (2,500 headcount), Mexico. Managing Staff the EHS, HR, Financial, Quality, Continues Improvement Projects, Production and Technology areas.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Managed OPEX & CAPEX Budget.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by ensuring adherence to environmental guidelines, labor laws, and workplace safety standards.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments to achieve shared goals and promote overall plant success.
- Reduced operating costs through effective budget management, cost control strategies, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
Education
Associate of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (ESIQIE)
Ciudad De México08.1994
Skills
- Multi-priority mind-set
- Financial Management driven at Operations
- Team Leadership
- Customer Oriented
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Lean & CI
Accomplishments
- Increase 20% production capacity in Mexico (3 Plants) and management budget $25 MUSD investment in Tlaxcala, Aguascalientes and Sta. Clara Plant in collaboration with the Plant Managers.
- Achieved 10% Yield improvement by completing The Manufacturing System with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of Safety, HR, Finance, Quality, Continues improvement, Maintenance and Production staff members.
- Supervised team of staff members in 2 different plants.
- Collaborated with team to development different projects in different plants around the world to environmental control.
Certification
Lean Manufacturing
Black Belt
Hobbies
Basketball
Mountain bike
Horses
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Sr. Manager Engineering Global VPE
Kohler Co
04.2022 - Current
Sr. Lean & Manufacturing Manager
Generac Power Systems
06.2020 - 04.2022
Plant General Manager
Lixil (American Standard)
11.2016 - 08.2019
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Ceramic Expert)
Lixil Water Technology (American Standard Brands)
01.2014 - 10.2016
Plant General Manager (Tlaxcala & Aguascalientes)
American Standard Brands
04.2010 - 12.2013
Associate of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (ESIQIE)
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