Carlos González Tellez
Novi,MI
Summary
Professional Continuous Improvement Manager offering more than 5 years of experience managing improvement process programs. Successful in identifying problems to develop targeted solutions and implement employee training using lean principles. Focused on developing value stream mapping to analyze production and improve workflow processes. Expert in identifying risks and developing solutions that reduce chances of potential issues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
CI & Lean Manufacturing Manager
Webasto Roof System Detroit Plant
04.2022 - Current
- Drive and collaborate along with the Performance Improvement Pillar, continuous improvement activities at the plant using Production Systems to ensure high performance of operations.
- Process owner of Cost excellence process owner
- Reviewed internal systems regularly for potential inefficiencies or gaps in functionality that could impact overall performance.
- Established Plant performance benchmarks, monitoring progress towards these targets for ongoing operational success.
- Increased 5% productivity by optimizing workflows and eliminating bottlenecks in operations.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to assess operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement with savings of $3.5 MiUSD
- Analyzed Idle times ratio activities to reduce it 60% by creating standards, training development, executing the training and KPI tracking
- Collaborated with stakeholders across different departments and plants in the region to align objectives, streamline efforts, enhance overall organizational effectiveness and to execute Kaizen activities.
- Development of Material flow for new projects and reduce non-added value process, reduce inventories and maximize productive areas
- MTM and time studies analysis for new project investments
- Conducted annual audits of processes to ensure compliance with established standards, identifying gaps and recommending solutions for improvement.
- Mentored and coached in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
- Redefine layout standards to improve footprint utilization 15% improvement.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, fostering a focus on innovation and excellence.
CI & Lean Manufacturing Coordinator
Webasto Convertibles México S.A. de C.V.
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Drive the continuous improvements at the plant using WPS to ensure high performance of operations in Puebla
- Analysis of downtimes and improve availability by improvement MTBF (5%) through a workshop with the multidisciplinary team
- Setting up of lean material flow by setting supermarkets with overflow to reduce downtimes for missing materials
- Improvement of Layouts and material flows to ensure smooth flow of materials
- Launch the communications boards for the operations departments (first Expert in Americas region) Coach, train & lead 5S´s improvement in Puebla (3%) Supporting and releasing best practices from Webasto Puebla Benchmarking with Americas and European plants to implement the best practices from the regions
- Supporting other region plants for launching new projects Follow up of continuous improvement projects
- Creation of electronic 5s Audits for Americas Region
Webasto Trainee Program
Webasto Roof Systems
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Metrology Department: Executed different Equipment Calibrations using ISO 17025, Measurement of different parts according to its technical drawings, creation of standardize methods and work instructions to perform calibrations.
- Testing Department: Wet Out Test to analyze surfaces with different characteristics to potentially improve materials consumptions or identify potential quality defects, Realization of Flammability test on fabrics by using FMVSS302 and TL1010
- Advanced Quality, Creation of standardize inspection methods coming from the technical drawings, Creation of Quality Control Plan, Tracking Quality fixtures acquisition and construction.
- Program Management: Track and Coordinate PPAP submission with SQE 85% on time before SOP on the Range Rover Evoque Cabrio Program, track execution of environmental chamber tests and analyze results for plastic parts and fabrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineer
Universidad De Las Americas Puebla
Puebla, Mexico 05.2018
Skills
- Performance monitoring
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Collection
- Problem Solving
- Operational Excellence
- Kaizen Events / Continuous Improvement
- Determining metrics
- Training employees
- Workflow Optimization
- Lean manufacturing concepts
- Operational Efficiency
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- European Adhesive Bonder
- Internal Auditor of IATF 1694:2016 Quality systems
- Interpretation of technical drawings GD&T
- ISO45001 International norm to ensure health & safety at work.
- CATIA development of components and small assembly’s
- MTM-1
- MTM-UAS
- RULA(Ergonomics)
- Calypso Programing for Zeiss CMM machines
Timeline
CI & Lean Manufacturing Manager
Webasto Roof System Detroit Plant
04.2022 - Current
CI & Lean Manufacturing Coordinator
Webasto Convertibles México S.A. de C.V.
01.2019 - 04.2022
Webasto Trainee Program
Webasto Roof Systems
06.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineer
Universidad De Las Americas Puebla
Accomplishments
- Direct Labor improvements of 3.5Mi Usd
- Achieved 5% plant productivity improvement by introducing new standardize methods for manual tasks.
- Member of the Global Experts Operations to develop new process, improve existing technologies and problem solve issues from Americas, Europe and Asia Regions.
- Collaborated in several succesfull Launches of L538 (Evoque), GMPV (Corvette), JL74 (JeepWrangler) and U725 (Ford Bronco) Projects
- Collaborated with South Korea team on implementing TPM on the First Battery Plant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
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