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Canada

Listowel, Ontario, Canada

Guelph, On

Responsible for the capital equipment planning and acquisitions at the company network. Planning future capital equipment requirements. Manage Installation and Decommission projects at the whole network.Standardization of best practices and facilities standards at every site.Foster continuous improvement methodologies to optimize operations across the organization.

Strattford, Ontario

Improved OEE by 3% by implementing TPM Pillars, RCFA & DMAIC on critical automated cells.Streamlined the breakdown reporting system from paper to electronic using Value Stream Mapping.Lead Staff on equipment upgrade projects to improve reliability (Robots, PLC’s and Conveyors).Increased Up-Time by 6% on Hydraulic Presses, Taper Rolling Mills, and Eye Forming operations.Improved Heat Treatment Lines Up-Time by 7%, reducing hydraulic leaks and cylinder issues.

Kitchener, Canada Area

Woodbridge is a Leading Global Tier 1 and Tier 2 Automotive supplier of Foam Seat and PPE parts for impact absorption and cargo management.Established a work order system to prioritize the team activities for Tooling, Maintenance, and Facilities.Implemented “TPM” to increase compressed air and steam generation systems reliability.

Tilbury

Conducted a Kaizen project for Tool Crib, reducing space by 40% and reordering time from 30 to 7 days.Improved uptime from 90% to 96% in scouring department, implementing TPM and DMAIC process.Implemented Poka-Yoke and TPM at coating department to reduce scrap by 3%.

Cambridge, Ontario

Led Continuous Improvement in manufacturing, utilizing and introducing Lean Manufacturing Tools.Reduced non-value-added inspection, which represented a significant reduction in inspection cost.Optimized model changeover time by 90% in one CNC machine, which increased productivity by 40%.Improved up-time from 60-90% in 6 months, avoiding a significant cost investment by applying Lean Tools.Trainer for Root Cause Analysis and Coach for A3 Methodology (Lean / Six Sigma Projects).Worked with staff to create and implement the roadmap towards lean manufacturing class.

Reynosa Y Alrededores, México

Led a 1,200 employee, manufacturing operation; maintained ISO9000/14000 certification for Foxconn.Implemented Lean Manufacturing Tools, turning a forecasted breakeven in 2008 into a significant profit.Coached Lean Manufacturing Tools to improve failure rate from (4.5% to 2.0 %) in 6 months.

Reynosa Y Alrededores, México

Increased production schedule attainment of 140,000 Stereos/Month, from 60% to 95% in 8 months.Decreased 80% PPM level, while improving Scrap by 50%, saving a significant amount in one year.Improved physical inventory cost and time by 80%, using “Wireless Scanners” and Linux programHoshin-Kanri and Lean Manufacturing Implementations were the keys to these successes.

Apodaca, Nuevo Leon

Apodaca, Nuevo Leon

Apodaca, Nuevo Leon

Post; M.Sc, Industrial Engineering; Specialty In Productivity, 4.5

Major emphasis on Lean Manufacturing , Business Administration, Supply Chain and World Class Manufacturing Techniques.

Maintenance Management Professional, Maintenance

Activities and Societies: PEMAC (Plant Engineering and Maintenance Asociation Canada)

Fundamentals Of Project Management, Pm

This was part of a preparation program towards Project Management Certification.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Chemical Engineering, 4.2

Activities and Societies: Member of Chemical Engineers association and treasurer for students board at faculty.