Responsible for manufacturing operations including raw material and tooling planning as well as production and testing processes.Utilize Hoshin Kanri methdology to develop and implement manufacturing strategy in line with corporate goals.Use score card formats to consistently review key performance indicators including quality, delivery, productivity and operations cost, to keep the team focused and improve overall performance.Support 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for improvement.Maintain close communication and interaction with customers and support functions.Create a working environment to enhance people engagement and development.Review and adequate existing production capacity and people needed to meet market requirements.Maintain monthly and quarterly operation reviews with top management. Perform periodical assessment to Kemet Production System as a way to keep it alive and updated.Close communication with engineering, quality and technology functions for safe new product launching.Specialties:- General Management skills- Lean manufacturing tools - Data driven decision making / 6 sigma processes- Strong communication skills with multicultural customers- Team building and integration- Sound quality and process knowledge- New products introduction / Product lines transfer- Open doors / Hands on leadership style

Responsible for manufacturing operations including assembly, molding and electrochemical processes for capacitors manufacturing.Utilize Hoshin Kanri methdology to develop and implement manufacturing strategy in line with corporate goals.Consistently review of key performance indicators to lead production and support function efforts towards to deliver on time, quality products while maintaining operation costs within budget.Implement a world class production system including methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma capability, and project management to improve value added for both, customers and corporation (Kemet Production System was awarded with 2008 Shingo Prize).

Responsible for manufacturing operations, including materials and production schedules planning and execution. Lead CFT (Customer Focus Team) efforts to achieve both, operational goals and customer satisfaction. Manage business unit financial performance. Customer and Operations focal point to review all operational and commercial aspects of the Product Line.Drive cost savings projects, engineering changes, new products introduction and inventory management for the business unit.Reporting business unit performance to management and CFT members.

Manage production processes including SMT, manual assembly and testing for business telephone sets and various PC cards in a complex volume and mix environment.Team building and integration of support and production functions. Implement programs to increase productivity by reducing downtime and scrap. Plan and obtain resources needed to execute production schedules on time. Ensure operations performance according to quality, delivery and cost goals. Working close to quality, engineering and HR functions to ensure processes are designed to maximize capacity utilization while achieving customer expectations.

Responsible for designing a quality system in compliance with ISO9001 requirements. Setting quality standards and procedures. Quality metrics definition, tracking and improvement. Introduction of root cause analysis and problem solving (5why's, 8D's,). Ensure customer requirements were included in existing and new processes. Maintain quality system updated via internal audits program. Implement suppliers development, qualification, and rating programs. Product and processes quality assurance. Customer satisfaction.

Responsible for Nortel Networks start up operations in Monterrey Mexico. Production lines transfer from Canada and USA for wire harnesses, connection blocks and telephone sets.Prepare instructions for production and testing processes. Develop product qualification programs for new transfers. Design training programs for operators and technicians.

Receive and analyze field information on TV sets produced at Reynosa facility. Coordinate activities between engineering, quality and design functions to improve field performance.Root cause analysis and problem solving to customer complaints.