Fernando Amador

Experience

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  KYOCERA MEXICANA SA DE CV

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2023

  •Achieved qualification of DC-DC converter packages for additional $M revenue per year while developing a stable process that guaranties consistent high yields and quality.•Increased 25% yield on the main defect loss’s offender product family by applying DMAIC Six Sigma methodology, resulting in a yearly defect loss reduction of $KKK, that contributed for a total defect loss reduction of $M. •Increased capacity by 2X in key product line using kaizen, bottleneck analysis, line balancing, heijunka and other lean manufacturing tools. •Expanded internal process capabilities with the acquisition and qualification of new equipment Show less •Reached double digit profit ratio target by managed and coordinated two $MM product lines with 200+ associates. Team included supervisors, planners, leads, technicians, inspectors and operators. In addition to managing tasks handed to the engineering, quality and design groups, following QMS and internal procedures. •Attained 4.6X ramp up through FY while stablished a new product line profitable since year one. •Build an effective team. Maintained and encouraged inter-departmental communication. Demonstrated technical leadership by understanding the production line, fostered continuous improvement mindset within the team that promoted high quality in all processes and products. Show less •Took leadership role in ensuring key actions/milestones were completed on schedule, including the introduction of new products that ensured revenue increase of 30%.•Drove process improvement and led horizontal deployments of best brazing fixtures and tools concepts to reduce lead time, rework and defect loss while improving efficiency and cost. •Promptly identified variations in product quality due to raw materials issues (batch to batch or vendor to vendor), through orientation to details and close monitoring of process controls, focus on achieving quality, scrap targets, OTD and profitability on the production department. •Developed cross training program to ensure a competent and flexible workforce. Show less •Developed strong partnerships with the sales department and supply chains department that ensured on-time delivery was consistently met shown steady OTD results above internal target. •Established safety stocks for key raw materials, created strong and flexible inventories that promoted efficiency in the production lines. Strived for cost reduction of raw materials using economies of scale consolidating materials needs and forecast as much as possible. •Coordinated lead time reduction efforts by leading process improvement to reduce rework, processing times, bottle necks and availability of fixtures and tooling in optimal conditions and volume. 20% lead time reduction achieved. Show less

  • Operations Manager (Division Manager)

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Production Manager

    Apr 2014 - Feb 2018

  • Production Supervisor

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Planner

    Jul 2010 - Apr 2012
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  Phenomenex

  Oct 2023 - now

  Production Manager

  • Oversee and optimize production processes; meet and exceed objectives for quality, efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.• Implement lean manufacturing principles in areas of responsibility. Develop programs to improve performance for key metrics for areas.• Work closely with QC/QA teams to ensure adherence to prescribed procedures, achieving first pass quality results that meet or exceed objectives. Perform investigations and implement corrective actions within the Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) system to address and resolve production issues.• Collaborate with HR and Safety departments to develop and implement programs aimed at improving overall area safety. Show less