Connie M. Aldaz-Lopez
Rio Rancho,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Intel Corporation, excelling in operations management and continuous improvement. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and engagement through effective mentorship and strategic planning. Skilled in Lean methodologies, fostering collaboration, employee relations, and driving quality control initiatives, resulting in significant operational efficiencies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Level Manager
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho, USA
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Outlined an improvement plan for the department, securing alignment from managerial staff.
- Conducted annual performance reviews for first line managers and employees, ensuring fair evaluation.
- Monitored completion of training sessions and scheduled deliverables consistently.
- Coordinated efforts to establish comprehensive for site specific standards.
- Directed team effort in planning workforce adjustments, maintaining departmental integrity.
- Facilitated Lean events which included kaizen, bootcamps, standard operation, workplace organization (WPO) and equipment procedure cleanup and development, etc. Which led to more efficient PMs, processes and business workflows
- Oversaw quality events, conducting after action reviews to prevent future occurrences.
- Analyzed area metrics and responded appropriately
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Human Resource Business Partner
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho, USA
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with leadership and management to enact initiatives like Time Tracking, Rewards, Objective Key Results, and Employee Relations.
- Guided managers on performance issues.
- Educated managers on techniques to enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Examined historical data to enhance Employee Experience (EES) and manager development (MDF).
- Lead implementation of new Workday time tracking system training initiative for managers and employees.
- Managed Intel's annual Rewards program and Promo Parity in New Mexico.
- Certified in Work Response Team to mitigate workplace violence and safeguard personnel and property.
- Coordinated management efforts to enforce COVID-19 policies at the NM site.
- Supported employees relocating for training, provided HR, relocation, and time tracking support to ensure the company was compliant with new state labor policies.
- Participated in investigations into complaints of workplace harassment or discrimination.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Supported cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Advised supervisors on appropriate disciplinary action according to company policy when necessary.
- Represented the organization at job fairs or other recruiting events in order to attract top talent.
- Worked with business leaders to evaluate and optimize human resources policies.
- Organized team building activities designed to promote collaboration among employees across departments.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to understand reasons for leaving the company.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
Equipment and Operations Manager
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho, USA
12.2013 - 10.2019
- Led the management of daily tasks and coordination of PM activities for the shift.
- Led group of 16 technicians focusing on operational safety and equipment standards.
- Guided decision-making processes for daily tactical operations.
- Coordinated efforts between engineers and technicians for process improvement. Reducing throughput time from 11 to 7 days.
- Clearly set team goals to align with factory and area requirements. Which met Q2 training goals to fulfill factory capability requirements.
- Ensured safe working environment through attentive listening and escalation of serious employee concerns.
- Creates a space that fosters trust and enjoyment.
- Managed uncertain situations every day, finding solutions to meet strategic objectives.
- Role-modeled safety, continuous improvement and quality business messages.
- Assessed and supervised resource allocation for incident response ensuring safety.
- Achieved internal ISO auditor status, resulting in audit success at the NM location.
Lean Leader
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho, USA
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Supervised area's lean transformation through improvement projects and waste elimination.
- Provided training on Lean principles, methodologies, and practices to employees.
- Implemented several approaches to reach lean targets.
- Simplified information retrieval by reducing the number of specifications for technicians.
- Conducted a bootcamp to equip employees with necessary tools.
- Planned and led Lean kaizen events throughout the facility.
- Coordinated Lean project roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives based on potential impact, and resource availability.
- Coordinated with senior management to align Lean strategies with organizational goals, ensuring cohesive progress.
- Identified areas of process improvement through value stream mapping and root cause analysis.
- Created standard work instructions for specific tasks and processes to ensure consistent quality standards were met.
Operations and Equipment Technician
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho, USA
03.2000 - 12.2013
- Enhanced operational efficiency through participation in numerous 168-hour sessions.
- Conducted equipment repairs and performed troubleshooting to maintain operational efficiency.
- Enhanced team proficiency by sharing expertise on operational equipment processes.
- Acted as primary liaison for equipment management, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Inspected equipment and made repairs and replacements.
- Replaced defective parts as required using appropriate tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches.
- Ordered replacement parts as needed from suppliers in order to complete repairs quickly.
- Performed preventive maintenance on a variety of complex machinery and equipment.
- Used hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems with mechanical components.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Management -
National American University
Rio Rancho, NMAssociate of Semiconductor Manufacturing -
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Proficient Program Coordination
- Operations Management
- Workforce Development
- Continuous Improvement Facilitation
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Effective Time Management
- Effective Strategic Planning
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Communication
- Collaborative Decision Making
- Quality Control
- Adaptability
- Mentorship Development
- Risk Evaluation
- Data Interpretation
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Workday
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment
- Workplace Compliance Management
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Expectation setting
- Performance evaluations
- Lean methodologies
Timeline
Second Level Manager
Intel Corporation
06.2022 - 12.2024
Human Resource Business Partner
Intel Corporation
10.2019 - 06.2022
Lean Leader
Intel Corporation
02.2015 - 01.2016
Equipment and Operations Manager
Intel Corporation
12.2013 - 10.2019
Operations and Equipment Technician
Intel Corporation
03.2000 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Applied Management -
National American University
Associate of Semiconductor Manufacturing -
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
Similar Profiles
Myesay ShintarMyesay Shintar
Module Equipment Technician at Intel CorporationModule Equipment Technician at Intel Corporation
Patrick YeboahPatrick Yeboah
Etch Equipment Engineer at Intel CorporationEtch Equipment Engineer at Intel Corporation
Julius J. AiDooJulius J. AiDoo
Semiconductor Yield Analyst at Intel CorporationSemiconductor Yield Analyst at Intel Corporation
Raymond (Scott) LowerRaymond (Scott) Lower
Sustaining Specialist – Copper Electroplating at Intel CorporationSustaining Specialist – Copper Electroplating at Intel Corporation
Julie WohrlinJulie Wohrlin
Provider Relations Manager at Western Sky Community Care a Centene CompanyProvider Relations Manager at Western Sky Community Care a Centene Company