Experience

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  Corning incorporated

  Feb 1999 - Feb 2003

  Managed the Lean manufacturing team (6 Lean Experts) initiating projects focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Process Improvements.Implemented SMED on more than 25+ injection molding machines, reducing set-ups from 4+ hrs to less than 20 mins.Improved productivity at the Rotational Molding Area to meet takt time.Reduced downtime through TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) at the Sheet Metal Fabrication area. Productivity increased by 10% by increasing setups and reducing goods inventory.Re-designed the copper cable operations, improving efficiencies by 30%.Coordinated the Guadalajara Plant Start-up, including all the engineering and materials for the complete installation of the initial production lines.Managed a team of engineers to start first operations, coaching them in the critical steps of the operation and principles of Lean Six Sigma.Designed and implemented the production layouts and verified proper equipment installation.Validated all Engineering/Manufacturing Documentation per ISO 9001:2000 and TL9000.Coached and trained all supervisors on Lean principles, establishing a 5S environment through cross-function audits. Minder weergeven Coordinated Fiber Optic’s manufacturing line transfers from Hickory, NC to MexicoMaximized profitability by eliminating waste and reducing lead times through Lean ManufacturingDesigned new layouts and installed need equipment to increase capacity from new transfers.Verified and validated all work standards and processes to meet ISO/TL9000/14000 requirements.Mentor and helped areas in Copper Assembly, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Injection Molding process improvements.Designed a new packaging process under the Continuous Improvement Program, saving over $150K USD annually on packaging. Minder weergeven

  • Lean Manufacturing Specialist

    Nov 2001 - Feb 2003

  • New Product Introduction Manager

    Feb 1999 - Nov 2001
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  Jabil

  Jul 2003 - Sept 2012

  • Managed, Coached, and Led the Lean Six-Sigma Department (4 Engineers), focusing on optimizing business performance, achieving optimal product quality, leveling capacity, reducing lead time, and improving profit.• Analyzed new and current processes, and execute improvement projects in coordination with Business Owners.• Communicated all ongoing and closed projects through internal PMO system.• Conducted daily “Gemba Walks” to identify opportunities and resolve business issues related to layout, labor, and equipment.• Created product and labor capacity & costs models for new businesses.• Collaborated with Managers to identify improvement projects and documented them in the Corporate Project Pipeline Matrix.• Utilize statistical analysis using Minitab to validate possible alternatives for improvements.• Established accountability teams on key areas simplifying employee performance feedback and increasing productivity by involving employees.• Traveled to Jabil Sites in the US to facilitate Operational Excellence and Cost Reduction Projects.• Guided teams in Problem-Solving techniques to address production and quality issues, providing coaching and training.• Support the Quality Team for ISO9000 & 14000 Certification and External Audits.• Created the required presentations and communication tools to build the case for improvement, translating the project plan into measurable financial benefits. Minder weergeven • Managed & Led a group of 6 Engineers to execute improvement projects focusing to reduce operational costs, lead time, and improve product quality.• Provide training and coaching to Engineers, Managers, and Supervisors on Lean and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt• Improved manufacturing layouts and material flow.• Coordinated multiple projects and provided communication to management on current projects.• Tracked and communicated all ongoing and closed projects through internal PMO system.• Conducted Lean Assessments to other sites in the US, initiating the necessary projects for process improvement required to meet customer expectations. Minder weergeven

  • Lean Six Sigma Manager

    Jan 2005 - Sept 2012

  • Lean Manufacturing Manager

    Jul 2003 - Jan 2005
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  Mimeo.com

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Black belt engineer senior manager

  • Lead LSS & Engineering projects across multiple facilities in US, UK, & Germany, focusing on improving workflow, enhance productivity, and reducing operational costs.• Execute & manage projects for new business implementations, including all operational processes and required facility layout designs, (Electrical, Air, IT, Water, Etc.)• Manage and coordinate 2 Black Belts & 1 Process Engineer to support all process improvements projects and initiatives.• Facilitate a global Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with corporate vision to drive world class excellence and drive results across all facilities.• Provide coaching, training, and skill development to operational teams from different businesses in the US and abroad focusing on setting high standards and operational excellence.• Work directly with VP, Directors, and Managers from all departments to develop strategic process improvement roadmaps for High Mix-Low Volume business’ needs.• Foster collaboration between engineering, IT, sales, operations, finance and other departments to identify and harvest innovation and new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures.• Plan and direct day-to-day operations of the Engineering/Continuous Improvement team, developing the corresponding policies to encourage innovation and collaboration, with a commitment of urgency towards customers and projects.• Develop advanced capacity and costing models for all businesses and run simulations to forecast financial benefits.• Manage multiple projects simultaneously on different sites ensuring they achieve on-time and on-budget completeness. Maintain the global pipeline of projects and prioritize new requests.• Verify all project turnover to business owners are done seamlessly, communicating all operation details and dashboards. Minder weergeven

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  Fedex

  Feb 2017 - now

  Business solutions advisor

  • Act as the Product Owner/Product Manager for the Global Sales Operation’s team for the infrastructure development of Sales Software, managing a team of 10 IT Engineers.• Provide the definition of the work needed to improve Sales Software, including researching for VOC, product planning and specific product requirements.• Coordinate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to clarify and hand over product requirements & specifications for the whole development team.• Prioritized development tasks based on market need and ensure deadlines to ensure improvements are moved to production as forecasted.• Responsible for communicating with Managers, Directors and other team’s Product Owners current project status and goals, and ensure all stakeholders across the board have a clear vision that is aligned with business objectives.• Facilitate the cohesiveness of the team despite the fast-pace nature of Agile Product Development, helping remove obstacles the team has and coordinating with the Scrum Master that everyone in the team is participated in the project equally.• Created the product roadmap of the project, making sure the team has the right vision of the expected end product/improvement.• Share with all stakeholders a high-level, strategic visual summary and provide clarification to the team’s goals and objectives.• Verify and sign-off the execution of the teams work and communicate the business value.• Manage the product backlog, responsible for the overall deployment strategy and making sure this backlog contains features, utilizing the project management triangle: Cost, Time, Quality.• Implemented SPC for the monitoring of current activities by the Sales Software and root cause data points that were out of control, translating them into process improvement opportunities. Minder weergeven