Alejandra Hernandez

Experience

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  GE

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Lean Manufacturing CO-OP

  Implemented a two bin system inventory management system that reduced cost by $7k in small parts inventory. Increased 15% the production line output by implementing continuous improvement principles, improving manufacturing processes. Reduced by 35% square footage for 2 products by creating a layout that improved material flow and maximized area usage. Responsible for planning, driving and executing Kaizen events. This included pre-work, defining the charter, and developing ideas to achieve desired production target. Show less

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  Propper International

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Measurement Course Project

  30% increase in production rate for military pants production line by updating standard work procedures to eliminate waste.

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  GE Energy

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  EID Intern - Renewable Energy

  Launched an initiative that will save $100k per wind turbine over the operating life by analyzing warranty cost and justifying new materials to avoid future warranty costs. Reduced 10 engineer hours by creating a test planning and procedures template to accelerate composite materials test development time.

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  Edwards Lifesciences

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Capstone Project- B.S Industrial Engineering

  Worked on increasing productivity by 30% of a medical device production line by implementing lean/Six Sigma improvement techniques to eliminate WIP and other sources of waste. Developed a new layout and standard work to improve flow ensuring the achievement of production rate.

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  University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Teaching Assistant

  *Responsible for writing research funding proposals and assisting with correcting student coursework for ININ 4040 (Facilities Layout and Design) undergraduate class.

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  Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Operations Engineer Asc

  Managed the Functional Excellence Plan by facilitating, executing and implementing improvement initiatives in Fort Worth Manufacturing Operations by using Lean/ Six Sigma concepts to develop efficient manufacturing processes supporting different programs F-35, F-16 and Fabrication Operations.

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  Lockheed Martin

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

  Operations Engineer

  Responsible for managing business rhythm including coordination and development of materials for meetings and executive briefings for Production Operations. Project manager for project to develop standard work for aeronautical wire harnesses. Supports senior staff as required and ensures project milestones and deliverables are metFacilitation of Lean/Six Sigma Kaizen events and project manager supporting various aspects of the business including but not limited to transportation, tool services, large tools, electrical harness fabrication and warehousing operations. Interpret data and results to develop organizational objectives and key performance indicators.Supports change management initiative as a lead council member to implement "Culture of Accountability" Show less

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  Yanfeng Automotive Interiors

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  Industrial Engineer

  Industrial engineer for a automotive molding facility. Worked on projects to improve warehouse flow, decrease waste in assembly/molding operations, implementation of Kanban. Also leading six sigma projects to improve capability and decrease variability.

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  Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

  Oct 2016 - now

  Evaluate alternative logistics processes and assess their viability with the impact to otherdepartments.Create proposals for process optimization in particular areas and/or in regard to reducingcosts and showing / identifying solutions.Propose and implement logistics standards, methods and processes.Maintain responsibility for fault management in the case of missing parts or line stoppages.Initiate, maintain and develop countermeasures for potential failure mode and effectsanalysis.Ensure proper PDCA (plan, do check, act) implementation and communication in a controlledand standardized approach regarding product, process, and people and the related changesresulting from product and/or process change and continuous improvement activities.Procure from and/or exchange information with partners/colleagues in the plant, the logisticsservice provider, suppliers, and various departments (collaborate and generate best practicesand lessons learned).Prepare planning options, evaluate cost-efficiency, and provide analysis in a detailed businesscase study for management approval.Align and track delivery method changes within Logistic Planning and Operations.Lead project management initiatives for service provider start-ups or new commissions in thebody shop. Show less Implemented quarterly warehouse space long term strategy review to track occupancy rate for the warehouse and determine long term plan. Partnered with lead project manager and multi-national team to deliver N. America Central Warehouse automotive Service Parts warehouse, a $100+ million project. This included finalizing construction project management, equipment installation, start-up and budget monitoring. Supervised installation of floor marking, warehouse location labeling of 20,000 warehouse locations .This involved RFQ and proposal review, AutoCAD drawings review, progress meetings, oversight of structural and safety inspections, final handover inspections and sign-off.Project - North America Central Warehouse: Researched warehousing equipment and provided a basis for selection using actual data to forecast ROI of investments for a new construction warehouse project. Created drawings and documented customer requirements. Warehouse layout optimization by decreasing distance*frequency for overall operational efficiency Designed an efficient pick path and implemented it in the Warehouse Management System. Collected data to create simulation of future warehouseExecuted project to eliminate missing Country of Origin documentation by developing and implementing a streamlined process to address immediate need to retrieve required documentation for shipments. Decreased issues by 90% in 3 months. Used a predetermined standard time system to evaluate warehouse operational processes in order to forecast workforce needs using the number of pick tickets for a ~100 employee operation. Show less

  • Project management specialist - Cross Functional Projects

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Logistics Process Engineer

    Jun 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Industrial Engineer

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2022