Javier Salinas

Experience

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  Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD)

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

  Purchasing Intern
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  Mills Products

  May 2015 - Nov 2016

  Project Engineer

  -Implemented a Performance Improvement project on a manufacturing line following statistical methodology DMAIC and Value Stream Mapping, 15,000 EUR annual savings

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  DRÄXLMAIER Group

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2022

  - Implemented a Lean Six Sigma program, leveraging statistical methodologies to analyze business performance data, identify process improvement opportunities, and deliver a Business Improvement Plan, achieving an average of 90,000 EUR in annual savings.-Led project management efforts, presenting key findings and achievements to plant managers across three sites, ensuring strategic alignment and driving data-driven decision-making.- Coached and trained cross-functional teams in process optimization, statistical analysis, and project execution, enhancing business performance and resource allocation. Show less

  • Business Improvement Specialist

    Sept 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Continuous Improvement

    Nov 2016 - Sept 2020
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  Ironhack

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Data Analyst Teaching Assistant

  - Taught and simplified complex Python, SQL, and Machine Learning concepts, ensuring effective communication to help students develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Designed hands-on exercises and conducted workshops, enhancing technical proficiency in data analysis, querying, and model implementation.

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  CYCLE

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  Central Operations Analyst

  - Led cross-functional teams across five countries to drive operational excellence, leveraging Python and SQL queries to analyze processes and identify data-driven opportunities, resulting in a 10% improvement in overall performance.- Developed Tableau and Metabase dashboards to track key metrics, improving communication with C-level and stakeholders and enabling data-driven decisions that enhanced operational efficiency.- Applied A/B testing and statistical methods using SQL queries and Python to support spare part analysis, providing actionable insights that improved product performance and informed strategic initiatives. Show less