Global operational excellence executive with extensive experience in global manufacturing, focusing on strategic management and organizational development. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. A true change agent known for delivering measurable outcomes, removing roadblocks and fostering effective collaboration in changing environments.
• Defined and executed comprehensive strategy: Focused on driving a year-over-year performance improvement by enhancing SQDPC KPIs by 10% and raising the maturity level of our sites by 20%.
• Spearheaded Lean transformation initiatives: Successfully managed initiatives spanning the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Poland sites, resulting in a 15% improvement in P&L performance.
• Champion the rollout of EnerSys Operating System: Achieved 100% adoption across ES global sites, fostering behavior alignment in operational practices according to deployment plans.
• Provided continuous guidance and mentoring: Led strategic transformation plan projects and facilitated impactful Kaizen events generating a 10% increase in productivity and on-time delivery.
• Develop robust lean training materials: Certified over 1,000 White Belts, 100+ Yellow Belts, 50+ Green Belts, and 3 Black Belts in Lean Six Sigma principles, significantly strengthening the organization's capabilities.
• Establishment of the EnerSys Operating System across manufacturing sites and distribution centers, ensuring the attainment of strategic goals and generating expected annual savings of over $10M.
• Spearheaded quality initiatives: Fostered performance improvements across two business units by aligning operations with strategic business goals.
• Standardized and optimized testing procedures: Enhanced continuous flow and ensured consistent, reliable performance for two lines of business.
• Implemented process enhancements: Introduced standardized work protocols, waste reduction techniques, and poka-yoke solutions, increasing First Pass Yield by 15%.
• Directed successful rollout of Quality Management System: Prepared ISO 9001:2015 system, focusing on promoting continuous improvement initiatives that helped reduce customer claims by 10%.
• Championed Kaizen events: Upgraded high-volume product quality and boosted workforce development using Lean tools such as 5S, Managing for Daily Improvement, Standard Work, Pareto, TPM, and Gemba Walk.
• Continuous improvement projects: Led quality improvement projects that generated $2M in annual savings and scrap reduction by 12%.
• Directed large-scale Lean initiatives: Drove significant efficiency gains across Tier 1 suppliers by implementing Lean practices and implementing automotive industry best practices.
• Consulting services at manufacturing sites: Identified performance gaps and developed transformational plans, increasing operational efficiency by 15%.
• Improved P&L: Enhanced profitability by driving key behaviors, streamlining operations, and reducing waste, achieving 20% increase in profit margins.
• Raised overall plants performance: Gained measurable improvements through strategic workforce training, coaching and establishing foundational lean tools, leading to a 25% boost in productivity.
• Successfully reduced NPI time and cost: Reduced New Product Introduction (NPI) time by 30% and costs by 10% for Mercedes-Benz and GM suppliers, ensuring consistency and supply chain quality.
• Led product quality assurance: Ensured all processes at Monterrey Plant adhered to industry regulations.
• Drove continuous improvement efforts: Promoted new behaviors and increased performance with Lean initiatives resulting in a 12% scrap and rework reduction.
• Guided efforts to optimize KPIs, OEE, scrap rates, and FPY: Fostered significant operational enhancements and efficiency improvements, achieving 20% boost in performance metrics.
• Osram Excellence Program successfully implemented: $3 million in savings and 10 green belts trained.
• Oversaw design, monitoring, and continuous refinement of KPIs and processes of the department, driving ongoing improvements in quality and operational efficiency, leading to a 16% increase in process efficiency.
• Developed poka-yoke systems to bolster quality control measures, improving FPY by 10% and streamlining production processes.
• Mentored 100% of department Six Sigma projects focused on elevating supplier quality performance through data-driven methodologies and systematic process enhancements.
• Orchestrated a comprehensive cost reduction plan that generated $2M annual savings.
• Secured the rollout of AIAG core tools across 5 value streams to streamlined quality process and product quality.
• Oversaw initiatives that secured IATF 16949 certification, thereby enhancing operational and product integrity.
• Provided expert guidance to GB candidates, assuring successful project outcomes aligned with 6σ methodologies.
• Attained a 20% reduction in scrap delivering significant cost savings and quality enhancements.
• Established and streamlined processes, policies, and KPIs for the Supplier Quality Department, driving continuous improvements in delivery, quality (PPMs), and customer complaint resolution.
• Coordinated 10+ supplier process optimization projects using value stream mapping, achieving a consistent 95% on-time delivery rate and elevating two suppliers to preferred partner status within twelve months.
• Executed Six Sigma projects aimed on scrap reductions to improve on-time delivery by 10%, generate cost savings over $5M and enhance overall quality performance.
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