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Staff Manager in charge of executing operational excellence, scheduling, warehousing, logistics and customs.Spearheading a cultural shift for Operational Excellence, Inventory Management, operations improvement and lean production scheduling.

Contract Manufacturing – Electronics / PCBA, Mechanical Assembly, Wire Harness Manufacturing, Conformal Coating, ICT.Led end-to-end supply chain (procurement, production planning, logistics, import/export) for a $120M yearly sales, electronics manufacturer serving medical & industrial sectors.Oversaw $35M in raw materials/MRO inventory (22.5k+ SKUs) & managed a dynamic team of 94 (incl. 3 Managers as direct reports).Reduced inventory by $650k, driving positive P&L trends through demand management, JIT procurement, and focus on OTD.Cultivated strategic supplier partnerships across Mexico, US, APAC, & Europe for streamlined material flow & performance.Oversaw the creation of the MPS (Master Production Schedule) and the deployment to tactical weekly planning. Introduced Lean methodologies, streamlined production planning, & fostered a customer-centric supply chain culture.Enabled communication between customers & partners, boosting sales by 10% in Q1 & 12% in Q2 2023.Drove $54k in MRO cost savings through cross-functional collaboration and 80/20 analysis.

OEM – Aerospace: Carbon fiber layup, carbon fiber assembly (large assembly bonding), paint, final assembly (mechanical, hydraulics, landing gear, pneumatics, and avionics).Led operations for a state-of-the-art aerospace manufacturing facility, overseeing warehousing, logistics, master scheduling, and expediting for a Light Sports amphibious aircraft production, leading a team of 33.Responsible for production planning and control, and the creation, deployment and maintenance of the site’s MPS (Master Production Schedule) and area detailed planning based on RCCP (Rough cut capacity planning)Managed ~$10M inventory across 7,500 SKUs and a team of 31, maintaining rigorous 99.5%+ inventory accuracy.Spearheaded "War on Shortages" initiative, boosting production OTD by 35% within 3 months.Championed data analytics implementation (Power BI, ERP), streamlining materials management and slashing analysis time by 60%.Achieved back-to-back physical inventory audits above 99.5% of accuracy (2019-2021).Successfully relocated final assembly facility to Tijuana within tight timelines, introducing new warehousing and kitting systems without safety incidents.Oversaw all site logistics (import/export), personally managing the first landmark aircraft shipment.

Contract Manufacturing – Industrial / Manufacturing of hydraulic pumps, State of the art CNC, Heat Treatment, assembly.Led Master Scheduling, Raw Materials Purchasing, and Logistics for a Greenfield CNC Manufacturing facility, driving strategic planning and operational execution.Managed a team of 7, including Material Planners, Schedulers, and the Master Scheduler, fostering strong team performance.Oversaw 50+ suppliers across North America and APAC regions, ensuring effective forecast communication, risk mitigation, and optimized logistics.Developed and implemented procurement strategies for APAC suppliers, increasing on-time deliveries by 35% and reducing logistics costs.Championed the site's S&OP process, ensuring data accuracy and integration with RCCP and tactical planning for improved decision-making.Successfully introduced 11 new commodities with 3,000+ part numbers, contributing significantly to the 2018 profit plan.Negotiated favorable terms with 35 US suppliers, achieving 13% cost savings in 2018.Successfully led the first Annual Inventory that yielded a 98% of Inventory accuracy above the target of 97%.

Tier 2 – Aerospace / Manufacturing of Boeing’s Flap Transmissions CNC, heat treatment, paint, assembly operations.Promoted to Materials Manager for a Greenfield aerospace manufacturing facility, leading all materials-related operations, managing $9M+ inventory, and supporting a $17M annual cost transfer, leading a team of 10.Revamped production planning and control, implementing a Pull model and capacity analysis that eliminated 100% of past due orders within 6 months.Spearheaded capital development plan, successfully transferring manufacturing equipment and introducing 35 new part numbers, generating $400k monthly cost transfer growth.Collaborated on a cross-functional team for SAAB Aero structures, achieving a "Go Green" sustainability milestone and earning recognition from a Division VP/GM.

Tier 2 – Aerospace / Manufacturing of Boeing’s Flap Transmissions CNC, heat treatment, paint, assembly operations.Planned and follow up the startup of the Queretaro Plant Projects that include the MBD implementation and manufacturing of components to assemble the Large Cargo Doors of the Boeing 787-8 / -9.Kept the cross-functional teams in line with the client’s deliveries.Ensured communication paths are constant and known by all the team members including Shelby, NC sister plant.Defined risk mitigation plans to upkeep with the milestones for the Boeing’s 737, 777, 787, 747, 757 and SAAB’s 787 programs.Created and Maintained BAAN LN Engineering Routers, to support the machining, FPI, paint, assembly, shot peen and grit blast as QRO’s BAAN LN Power User.Face to face / Conference with Boeing and SAAB weekly, monthly and yearly, providing High Management Reporting of the QRO site operations.

OEM – Aerospace / Carbon Fiber Layup of complex and large assemblies, final assembly, paint, testing.Succesfully Led the Composite Fabrication Governance for the Learjet 85 Business Jet.Provided accurate visibility and planning to medium and high management of the cross-functional teams.Follow up of CARs, Quality Alerts, Logistics Shortages and Operational issues as a liaison to ensure the achievement of the CFRP 1st FWD and AFT Fuselage Skins.Key Mitigation Plans stablished in conjunction with the key members of Quality, Engineering and Production teams.Budget Follow up to ensure appropriate and aligned accomplishments of expenses (Capital Items).Follow up the implementation and certification of 2 paint booths that provide service to the mayor composite components.In charge of the Site Readiness Governance, that lead to certify the project in more than 20 critical processes.Follow up of the FAI Requirements of the first FWD Fuselage Skin on the composite manufacturing shop.

AFT to FWD and AFT to Tailcone Structural Joinings for the Learjet 85 Clean Sheet Composite Aircraft.Site Readiness, Drawing Review, Visual Work Instructions Review and ApprovalPart of the drilling implementation team that tested over 600 panels on the CFRP-Titanium/Aluminum Stack ups, as part of the 1st Flight Test Vehicle development.Knowledge Transfer in Montreal, Canada for 4 weeks, spent 2 weeks in the Challenger 300 line, to learn the Bombardier Manufacturing System (BMS) and to be able to transfer the knowledge to Mexico Final Joining Team.

Started and Delivered the first airframes of the Learjet 85 to the FAL in Wichita, Kansas, making a significant Milestone for both the Company and the Aerospace Industry Worldwide.AFT to FWD and AFT to Tailcone Structural Joinings for the Learjet 85 Methods Engineering development.Site Readiness, Drawing Review, Visual Work Instructions Review and Approval.