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Sergio Alejandro Vega Torres

Sergio Alejandro Vega Torres

Senior Program Manager
Jalisco

Summary

Experienced professional with 20+ years of industry knowledge, recognized as a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Skilled in managing functional operations across areas such as strategic business relations, engineering, manufacturing, supplies, and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, and team performance with a focus on fostering stakeholder relationships, procurement, and contracting. Strong attention to detail gained through coordinating projects, programs, and driving continuous improvements. Proficient in utilizing professional dashboards and implementing Six Sigma methodologies. Ready to contribute to a new team by leveraging extensive expertise in all phases of the product lifecycle to lead the development and execution of projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Program Manager

Ikor - Connect Group
Jalisco
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Managed a portfolio of three client projects with a 96% on-time delivery rate, utilizing Waterfall methodology for detailed documentation and seamless execution
  • Leveraged Excel and project management tools to meet 100% of monthly sales targets
  • Defined tactics to align commercial and operational objectives with business strategies, achieving a 15% increase in contract margins and $2M in annual revenue growth
  • Adapted sales strategies mid-quarter to exceed sales targets by 20%, generating $1.2M in two quarters
  • Applied Six Sigma and Kanban principles to reduce freight costs by 98% and eliminate stock-outs, removing expedited shipment needs
  • Supported RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes to ensure comprehensive assessments of materials and feasibility
  • Presented profit improvement plans, achieving a 30% annual growth and a 15% increase in earnings within two quarters
  • Utilized CRM tools like 'Master Plan' to boost quarterly revenue by 25%, productivity by 20%, and reduce demand rejection by 10%
  • Coordinated with Sustaining and NPI groups to align with RTY goals, maintain certifications, and manage end-to-end audit processes, ensuring operational excellence

Senior Industrial Engineer

Universal Scientific Industrial
Jalisco
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Oversee Continuous Improvement Projects at the Mexico site
  • Manage global production efficiency and Load-Haul/Move-Handle reduction
  • Aim for 5% improvement in global SMT cost of ownership and labor improvement, and review Mexico's SMT and labor performance
  • Optimize business inventories using the Pull System to minimize excess costs and turnover
  • Led cross-functional teams to design and implement process improvement projects that resulted in increased throughput and reduced lead times.

Master Teacher

Universidad Tecmilenio
Jalisco
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment that encouraged critical thinking skills by implementing weekly inquiry-based instructional approaches.
  • Developed 3 individualized learning plans for students, resulting in improved academic performance and increased self-confidence.
  • Provided constructive feedback to 15 students by course through consistent formative assessments, enabling them to continuously improve their skills and understanding of course material.

QA Senior Engineer

Flextronics Manufacturing, Mex
Jalisco
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Led supplier quality audits, defect analysis, and continuous improvement projects, educated suppliers on zero-defect concepts, reported metrics through 8D reports, and supported supplier selection, inventory reduction, and customer RMAs
  • Directed HRIS Quality Taskforce, ensuring customer go-live by leading PFMEA and QCP documentation
  • Applied Six Sigma (PDCA/DMAIC), achieving defect rates below 2% while managing quality metrics
  • Aligned Sustaining and NPI groups with RTY goals, maintained certifications, and led audits end-to-end

Education

Certifications - Professional Certifications

Coursera
On Line
11.2024 - Current

Bachelor - Industrial and administration engineering

UTEL
México City
02.2017 - 03.2019

Technical Degree - Electronics & communications technologist

CETI
Guadalajara, México
08.1990 - 03.1995

Skills

Certification

Foundations of Program Management (PMP Foundations), Coursera, 01/01/25, GXS8Z0PES212

Previous Professional Experience

  • Senior Program Manager, Global Industrial Engineer, Jalisco, México, 06/01/20, 06/01/22
  • Master Teacher, Universidad Tecmilenio, Jalisco, México, 01/01/19, 12/31/20
  • QA Senior Engineer, Flextronics Manufacturing, Jalisco, México, 01/01/08, 12/31/16
  • Senior Test Technician, Sanmina SCI-Systems De México, Jalisco, México, 01/01/04, 12/31/06
  • Process Engineer, Veladoras Ambientales – La Gloria, Jalisco, México, 01/01/03, 12/31/04

Professional References

  • Manuel Azueta Torres, Mazueta4@gmail.com, Expansion and Development Manager
  • Enrique Díaz, enrique.diazreyes@hotmail.com, Operations Director
  • José DeRomo, jose.romo3@flex.com, Quality Manager

Life Philosophy

Change your Live Today, Don’t Gamble on the Future, Act Now, Without Delay.

Training

  • Kaizen Workshop, Flex, 01/01/14
  • ELP Emerging Leadership Program, Flex, 01/01/14
  • Green Belt, Flex, 01/01/12
  • OHSAS 18000, Flex, 01/01/11
  • Quality Systems - Internal Auditor, GQS, 01/01/07

Latest Professional Experience

Program Manager, Ikor - Connect Group, Jalisco, México, 06/01/22, 10/01/24, Managed a portfolio of three client projects with a 96% on-time delivery rate, utilizing Waterfall methodology for detailed documentation and seamless execution., Defined tactics to align commercial and operational objectives with business strategies, achieving a 15% increase in contract margins and $2M in annual revenue growth., Applied Six Sigma and Kanban principles to reduce freight costs by 98% and eliminate stock-outs., Presented profit improvement plans, achieving a 30% annual growth and a 15% increase in earnings within two quarters., Coordinated with Sustaining and NPI groups to align with RTY goals, maintain certifications, and manage end-to-end audit processes.

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop $5M USD inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved demand fluctuation which led to 15% increase in contract margins and securing $2 million in annual revenue growth.
  • Attained 'A' Supplier status by implementing an On-Time Delivery (OTD) Reliability Dashboard, enhancing performance in quality reliability tasks.
  • Inclusive Team Leadership: Promoted open communication, boosting feedback frequency by 20%, defining roles, reducing task overlaps by 30%, and fostering an inclusive environment, enhancing team productivity by 10%.

Interests

Technology trends, pet care, sports, outdoors, diversity and inclusion

Timeline

Certifications - Professional Certifications

Coursera
11.2024 - Current

Program Manager

Ikor - Connect Group
06.2022 - 10.2024

Senior Industrial Engineer

Universal Scientific Industrial
06.2020 - 06.2022

Master Teacher

Universidad Tecmilenio
02.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor - Industrial and administration engineering

UTEL
02.2017 - 03.2019

QA Senior Engineer

Flextronics Manufacturing, Mex
01.2008 - 01.2016

Technical Degree - Electronics & communications technologist

CETI
08.1990 - 03.1995

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