Gabriela Castro, Mba Email & Phone Number

Amarillo, Texas, United States

• Improves manufacturing process through methods of cost-reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.• Facilitate VAVE (Value added value engineering) and LEAN projects.• Monitor statistical reporting and all quality KPI’s.• Understand and apply Root Cause Analysis (5 Why’s, FMEA, etc.).• Experience in Technical Writing Skills (SOP’s, Work Instructions, Specifications, etc.).• Work with the shop leads on day to day Continuous Improvement projects (PDCA Boards).• Work with CNC operators on understanding current work holding equipment, tooling and material handling to improve performance and reduce time delays.• Analyze current production floor plan and work towards in-lining the material flow (equipment placement and space requirements to maximize efficiency)• Ensure that project schedules are developed, and targets are reached.• Maintain the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Software and hardware (tablets/raspberry PIs).• Analyze manufacturing processes and methods and provide management with reports to better understand future requirements needed to support the overall manufacturing processes.• Review and calculate labor, material costs, and production requirements to help management make decisions.• Responsible for helping implement the use of Lean tools (Gemba Walks, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, etc).• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams to achieve Lean results.• Self-driven and goal oriented.• Problem solving and analysis abilities.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Perform other duties, as assigned.• Implement Safety programs per government regulations & company policy.• Conduct Incident investigations and maintain Near Miss Data.• Ensure OSHA, NIOSH and Company policy and help handle any OSHA, FRA audits andinspections.• Perform and maintain Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).• Coordinate regular Industrial Hygiene related personal & area sampling in the areas of Noise,Air and related chemical exposures.

Recife E Região, Brasil

Coordinator of the entire initial team responsible for organizing the planning, control, and execution of the event.Event objectives: To develop a Production Engineering gathering in the state of Pernambuco, creating opportunities for knowledge and experience exchange among attendees, thereby contributing to the development of future leaders in the field of Production Engineering and strengthening our area in Pernambuco.

Cabo De Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco

Register materials in the SAP program.Conduct trainings.Develop and inspect lifting equipment.Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Manufacturing System And Quality Management, 10.0 (A+ Equivalent)

Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, 9.5