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Carlos Garza

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Extensive involvement and experience in multiple areas of automotive manufacturing process, with a proven ability to plan, execute and accomplish challenging projects. Problem solving oriented, people management skilled.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

PTR Coordinator

General Motors, GM
11.2023 - Current
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
  • Track all current and future engineering change (both permanent and temporary), manage PTR schedule with plant buildability (production)
  • Order PTR material, ensure timely delivery and clear material labeling
  • Work closely with quality / design / supplier engineering throughout PTR process
  • Review BTAB (business transfer) and supplier tooling changes, manage PTR process as required
  • Support plant engineering change coordinator to ensure appropriate timing for part changes (breakpoints)
  • Ensure robust PTR status communication through various channels (weekly meetings, updates to multiple systems,

database).


Group Leader

GM
07.2017 - 10.2022
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain project progress.

Focus Factory Manager

Avanzar Interior Technologies
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
  • Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship.
  • Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
  • Spearheaded product and process quality initiatives with full compliance to internal, industry and customer quality standards.
  • Drove productivity and financial performance and managed achievement of corporate and factory level metric goals.
  • Created and delivered manufacturing labor cost and price input for customer quote reviews.
  • Kept abreast of current environmental requirements of state and federal environmental protection agencies and mobilized safe and responsible workplace.
  • Plans and manage all quality, environmental health and safety compliance and regulatory aspects
  • rives development of facilities processes and future capabilities
  • Works with the staff to set focus factory and personal goals. Monitors performance and develops all team members. Evaluates employee performance and establishes development and improvement plans
  • 1 . Oversees work schedules, shift start and end times, and assignments.
    2 . Hires, promotes, or transfers associates within assigned lines or makes recommendations regarding these actions.
    3 . Takes disciplinary action, including documenting performance, conducting verbal and written warnings, developing performance improvement plans or makes recommendations regarding these actions.
    4 . Coaches and mentors associate in their daily duties and responsibilities.
    5 . Uses independent judgment in fulfilling supervisory responsibilities.

Materials and Logistics Lead

Avazar Interior Technologies
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
  • Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
  • Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.

Field Quality Engineer

Omni Quality Assurance
03.2013 - 02.2016
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
  • Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
  • Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
  • Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
  • Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects.
  • Overseeing 3 Plant in 2 countries Adient Ramos Metals Plant / Adient Battle Creek Metals Plant/ Adient Athens Metals plant at TMMTX and TMMK.

WCM Specialist

Chrysler Assembly Plant
01.2010 - 11.2012
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to align marketing campaigns.
  • Analyzed marketing data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Deployed new manufacturing system to all areas in the plant including creation of model area for start up.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
Saltillo Coahuila Mx
09.2009

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication

Universidad Europea De Madrid
Villaviciosa De Odon
01.2008

Skills

  • Audit Coordination
  • Human Resources Support
  • Project Oversight
  • Appeals Processing
  • Budget Adherence

Affiliations

GMLN

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

PTR Coordinator

General Motors, GM
11.2023 - Current

Group Leader

GM
07.2017 - 10.2022

Focus Factory Manager

Avanzar Interior Technologies
08.2016 - 06.2017

Materials and Logistics Lead

Avazar Interior Technologies
02.2016 - 08.2016

Field Quality Engineer

Omni Quality Assurance
03.2013 - 02.2016

WCM Specialist

Chrysler Assembly Plant
01.2010 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication

Universidad Europea De Madrid
Carlos Garza