Industrial Engineer with 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, leading roles in production and project management. Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, KPI management, and continuous improvement. Known for driving efficiency, reducing costs, and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced, regulated environments.
To lead production coordinators and supervisors, ensuring the effective management of operational teams of 700+ staff on average.
To ensure and to improve key KPIs: Safety, quality, scrap rate, inventory, delivery, service level, OEE and efficiency.
To apply lean tools and to lead Kaizen events to reduce waste and improve flow.
To identify and improve declining KPIs through trend analysis and the application of World Class tools such as Break Relief, Cross Training, DMS, and Problem Cause Solution (PCS) Analyze.
Led the project area and coordinated training programs for new hires and employees in learning curve stages.
Managed implementation of new products and design transfers following applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
Participated in defining CTQs (Critical to Quality) for new products with cross-functional teams.
Designed production layouts and defined validation parameters including IQ, DOE, OQ, and PQ.
Executed VIP (Value Improvement Projects) focused on cost reduction and material optimization.
Developed and reviewed visual aids, procedure and FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for risk assessment and process improvement.
Ensured creation, control, and audit readiness of all required documentation and forms.
Led production coordinators and operators, managing teams of around 150 people.
Responsible for creating and ensuring daily production plan compliance.
Supported and participated in CAPA and NCR activities within the area.
Ensured the achievement and continuous improvement of daily KPIs related to safety, quality, NCR, VOE, efficiency, 6S, and scrap metrics.
Reviewed and created applicable Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
Led training programs for manufacturing staff across all shifts. Coordinated onboarding and cross-training for new employees.
Maintained training materials, visual aids, and standard work instructions.
Identified training needs with production and quality teams.
Led certification processes for operators and maintained training records for audit.
Maintained standardized charts, visual aids, and updated HPM.
Conducted time studies, line balancing, and product layout design.
Evaluated and improved ergonomic risk levels in operations by 10% annually.
Analyzed production capacity based on demand projections and fluctuations.
Performed 6S audits and monitored continuous improvement plans.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification - MoreSteam University - 2018
Kaizen leader certification - MoreSteam University - 2015
- Train the Trainer – INFOTEP, 2024
- Change Development Process (CDP) – CAH, 2023
- Effective Management – IESATEC, 2022
- Effective Supervision – SKILLS, 2022
- World Class Tools Training & DMS System – Laura’s International, 2021
- Internal Auditor for Medical Devices & MDSAP (ISO 13485) – CAH, 2020
- Project Management – INFOTEP, 2019
- Transactional Leadership – INTRAS, 2018
- Successful Conflict Management – INTRAS, 2018
- Empathic Listening & Positive Feedback – INTRAS, 2018
- AutoCAD – ITLA, 2016
- Training Within Industry (TWI) – IESATEC, 2016
- Pokayoke – INFOTEP, 2015
- Time Management & Personal Productivity – LEADCON, 2015
- Diploma in Coaching and Supervision – LEADCON, 2015
- Ergonomics Train-the-Trainer – HUMANTECH, 2014
- Advanced Ergonomic – HUMANTECH, 2014
Technical: Excel (Advanced) | Power BI | Microsoft Project | AutoCAD | AS400
Lean Tools: 6S | Kanban | SMED | Kaizen | OEE | TPM | Root Cause Analysis | Production planning | Data analysis
Soft Skills: Leadership | Team Management | Effective Communication | Conflict Resolution | Decision-Making
- Mission Driven value 2024 CAH
- Responsibility Value 2022 CAH
- Ring of the Honor 2021 CAH
- Other recognitions for lead projects implementing: Space optimization project, Thickness (from 5 to 3 mil) reduction on pouches, Dapes Productivity work, remove tape at UBD products, etc.