Sonia Monjaras
San Luis Potosi,Mexico
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Summary
Results-driven Management Professional with over 26 years of a progressive and proven professional experience in manage operations, production, quality, process engineering and HSE in the OEM automotive industry,
Expert in audits (1st, 2nd, and 3rd parties) and quality certifications (VDA6.3, BIQS, Q1, TS16949), Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, AMEF, SPC and MSA) security certifications (CTPAT) and environmental certifications (ISO1400); Product Safety and Conformity Representative designated; over 25 new products/programs introduction and manage of product changes related to Tier-1/OEM automotive industry. Proficient in print/technical specs interpretation.
Bi-cultural work experience with US and Europe based Corporative Offices within an automotive manufacturing business environment. Track record of verifiable accomplishments within the Automotive Industry.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations Manager
Flexitech Automotive Mexico
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2021.01 - 2023.05
- Led locally transference of Plant located in US to SLP MX
- Managed two assembly facilities, 350 direct labor and 40 indirect labor.
- Drove performance while managing and maintaining customer expectations, quality standards and delivery.
Quality, Safety and Environmental Manager
Flexitech Automotive Mexico
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2015.01 - 2020.12
- Managed Quality, Safety and Environmental System to meet automotive customer (VW, BMW, MB, GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla and Rivian) as well as corporate expectations, obtaining recognitions such as as GM Supplier of the Year Award, Ford Q1, ranked A supplier by German automakers regarding VDA6.3 (VW, MB and BMW).
Production Manager
Flexitech Automotive Mexico
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2012.11 - 2014.12
- Led plant launch and ramp up (hose extrusion and vulcanization).
- Achieved maximum performance across safety, quality, maintenance and production metrics.
- 0 OEM quality complaints in first 2 years and 100% on time delivery to internal customers (US, Brazil and MX).
Quality Leader
Valeo Transmisiones
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2011.08 - 2012.08
- Collaborated with production teams to deliver conforming product and meet quality targets on GM components UAP.
- Reduced customer claims by 50%.
- Checked raw materials' quality met manufacturing requirements.
Process Engineering Supervisor
Maxion Wheels
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2006.04 - 2011.02
- Coordinated launch of new product introduction for several automotive customers (Fiat, Ford, GM, VW, Nissan) regarding process and product readiness (finish tooling, jigs and fixtures and product performance test as well as deliver and deploy process documentation).
- Established internal procedure to carry out new product introduction more effective.
- 100% of Run at Rate and PSW approved at first time.
Quality Coordinator
Cummins
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2005.09 - 2006.04
- Managed Quality Engineers and Auditors in remanufacturing business to define and implement quality standards across production processes, enabling improved outcomes.
- Oversaw quality documentation, calibration and inspection of assembly equipment for enhanced output.
Production Coordinator
Cummins
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2003.05 - 2005.08
- Led production staff to transform Cylinder Head line (machining and assembly) from poor to outstanding results.
- Understood big picture while remaining focused on smaller details to elevate production volumes and quality through meticulous attention to detail and human factor.
- Honored with 2004 Irving Miller Award for individual outstanding performance
Quality System Administrator
Cummins
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2000.01 - 2003.05
- Led products certifications: marine applications (LRS, KRS and BV) and electrical application (ETL)
- Led management systems certification QS9000 and its transition to ISO/TS16949.
- Managed internal and external audits and acted as internal consultant to develop QMS and instructor of quality topics.
- All audits passed.
Before In Service Engineer
Cummins
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
1996.12 - 1999.12
- Coordinated support of Technical Representatives of company at customer OEMs facilities (Dina, Freightliner, Kenworth and Navistar) to tackle as quickly as possible technical problems in order to diagnosed faults and performing repairs to ensure conformance with truck maker's specifications.
- Performed engine inspections before deliveries to OEMs.
- Acted as back up of Tech Representatives on site.
Industrial Engineer
Cummins
San Luis Potosi , Mexico
1995.05 - 1996.12
- Applied industrial engineering principles to crankshafts production line to generated detailed reports covering analysis of production issues and outlining potential solutions.
- Reduced changeover of grinding machine by 50% (from 24 hrs to 12 hrs)
- Identified improvement opportunities such as reduced cycle times, cleared work instructions, better WIP handling among others.
Manufacturing Engineer (Intern)
Mabe Leiser
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
1994.02 - 1995.02
- Provided support on process documentation
- Direct labor training
- Tooling drawings updated
- Participated actively on several improvement projects.
Education
Master of Science - Quality and Productivity
2001.07 - 2003.12
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineer in Production
1988.08 - 1993.12
Skills
- Operational support
- Staff management
- Risk analysis
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- New product introductions strategies
- Operations management
- Quality systems implementation and development
- Cross-functional communications
- Complex problems analysis
- Customer-focused
- Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Elementary
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Operations Manager - Flexitech Automotive Mexico
2021.01 - 2023.05
Quality, Safety and Environmental Manager - Flexitech Automotive Mexico
2015.01 - 2020.12
Production Manager - Flexitech Automotive Mexico
2012.11 - 2014.12
Quality Leader - Valeo Transmisiones
2011.08 - 2012.08
Process Engineering Supervisor - Maxion Wheels
2006.04 - 2011.02
Quality Coordinator - Cummins
2005.09 - 2006.04
Production Coordinator - Cummins
2003.05 - 2005.08
ITESM Campus SLP - Master of Science, Quality and Productivity
2001.07 - 2003.12
Quality System Administrator - Cummins
2000.01 - 2003.05
Before In Service Engineer - Cummins
1996.12 - 1999.12
Industrial Engineer - Cummins
1995.05 - 1996.12
Manufacturing Engineer (Intern) - Mabe Leiser
1994.02 - 1995.02
ITSLP - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineer in Production
1988.08 - 1993.12