Edmundo Berain Polito
Jenison,MI
Summary
Director of Operations at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (08/2021 - 11/2023). Responsible for 5 Manufacturing Locations in the U.S. (Southview, Romulus, Frenchtown, Bryan and Mississauga, ON.). Multiple manufacturing processes experience. IE. Injection Molding, laser cutting, wrapping, sonic welding, heat welding, edge folding, manual / automated wrapping and final assemblies. Experience with JIT and Non-JIT environments with multiple processes in plants. Managing Approx. 750 USMD / yr. in sales business. Responsible for 2400 employees distributed within all 5 facilities. Seasoned Director of Program Management with 10 years of experience designing and managing automotive programs. Impeccable track record of project completion and ongoing program support. Sets and meets goals, eliminates or overcomes obstacles and manages risk for company and client.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Program Management
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
11.2023 - Current
- Mentored junior functional team members, fostering professional growth and skill development. 12 Direct reports.
- Monitoring 25 specific programs' adherence to established schedules and operating budgets.
- Collaborated with all functional teams to streamline processes and improve profit margins. Targeting 30% improvement.
- Conducting regular technical meetings and program briefings for corporate management and customer personnel.
- Improved communication within and between internal and external by establishing weekly / monthly program reviews.
- Presented monthly metrics to upper management to improve decision-making.
Director of Operations
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Responsible for 5 Manufacturing Locations in U.S
- (Southview, Romulus, Frenchtown, Bryan and Mississauga, ON.) Multiple manufacturing processes experience. (IE). Injection Molding, laser cutting, wrapping, sonic welding, heat welding, edge folding, manual / automated wrapping and final assemblies
- Experience with JIT and Non-JIT environments, with multiple processes in plants Managing Approx
- 750 USMD / yr In sales business
- Responsible for 2400 employees distributed within all 5 facilities.
- Improved DLE in region from 61% to 70% in 2023.
- Exceeded profit numbers by 1.3 USMD in 2023.
- Improved safety and Quality KPI's by 50% in 2023.
Plant Manager
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Mexico
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Achieved Safety, Quality, Cost and Financial results of Yanfeng’s Derramadero Plant. (Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico area)
- Launched DJ Instrument Panels and Door Panels in brand-new Greenfield facility
- Achieved organizations goals in less than one year
- Improved ROS (Return on Sales) from 10% to 21%
- Achieved safe environment for all employees
- Achieved “excellence ambassador” global award in YFAI.
FCA BU Program Manager
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Mexico
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Program Manager at Holland Mi, for FCA BU Door Trim Panels for 2 years
- Launched DJ Door Panel Program
- From Phase 1 to Phase 5 (APQP)
- 27 MUSD investment, successfully executed and profitable Launch at Derramadero, Mx
- Conducted Program Reviews, Phase Exit Reviews, and Customer Master Model / Sample Reviews
- Developed all Statements of Work (SOW) required for Quote Development
- Created, updated and maintained Program Timeline and Program Issues List
- Supported the Supplier Selection process by preparing Supplier Statements of Work for all suppliers.
Regional Launch Manager
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Mexico
08.2012 - 08.2016
- 3 years of experience as Regional Launch Manager supporting region 4 for JCI/YF – Automotive Interiors Mexico (Responsible on supporting 4 Manufacturing Plants for Interiors Mexico: Santa Maria, Ramos 2, Queretaro and Derramadero)
- Cultural mindset turnarounds
- Key Achievements: Successfully launched 50+ programs in Mexico Region in 3-year timeframe
- Launched a Greenfield facility and transferred 1 facility from Puebla to Saltillo
- JCI Puebla TETON project transferring to multiple facilities, Leader for insourcing 19 different programs out of Puebla facility to other supplier’s facilities in 4 months
- (Puebla Shut Down) Lead all transfer activity
- Lead the Joint Venture between YF and JCI in Derramadero facility, helping coordinate the splitting of the legal content as well as the facilities in the building
- Leader of Multiple transfers within the JCI network.
Launch Manager
Johnson Controls Automotive Interiors - Mexico
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Senior Manufacturing Launch Manager with 18 years of overall experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and Launch processes (All 18 years focused in Automotive Industry)
- Assembly: Visors, OHC, Floor Consoles, Door Panels, Inflation Systems
- Sewing: Bolsters, Armrests, Seat Covers, Headrests | Wrapping: Armrest, Middlefield, Bolsters, Door Panels | Injection Molding: Components for Automotive Interiors Products | Foam in Place Injection: AR’s / Tambour Door
- Key Achievements: Successful Launches and Transfers of assorted products and Customers as Sun Visors / Overhead Consoles / Injection Molding Products Successfully transferred a Molding facility to Ramos
- (JCI McAllen)
Product Engineer
Johnson Controls Automotive Interiors - Mexico
08.2005 - 08.2010
Engineering Samples Coordinator
Irvin Automotive- Ciudad Acuna, México
05.2004 - 08.2005
Manufacturing Engineer
Takata de México
09.2003 - 04.2004
Manufacturing and Product Engineer
Irvin Automotive - Ciudad Acuna, México
02.2002 - 09.2003
Education
Post Graduate Masters in Administration And Leadership -
Universidad Autónoma Del Noreste (UANE)
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico07.2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering -
Universidad Autonoma De Coahuila
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico01.2001
Skills
- Experience in Leading Organizations through Significant Change & Excellence Culture
- Experience in quick turnaround operations in crisis, stabilize – good performance mid-term to great in medium long-term
- Organizational Team Development & Leadership to obtain and exceed financial numbers
- Product Industrialization for New Products
- Forward Planning / Strategic Planning / Execution, full P & L responsibility
- Gross Margin analysis -Improvement by product
- Capital Control & Reduction, Financial Audits and Cash Flow Control
- Manufacturing Engineering Product Engineering, New Plant Launch- Line Transfers Ramp up Plans / BOM and Manufacturing Design Process / Plant Lay out Distribution, Program Management, KAIZEN
- AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plan)
- Supply Chain / Value Stream Map, Freight in & Logistics cost reduction
Certification
- GLDP Training (Focus on Global leadership) 2021
- I-Lead Training (Focus on leadership in VUCA environments) 2018
- Finance Training at Tecnológico de Monterrey 2015
- JCLE Training –Johnson Controls Leadership Edge- 2013
- Injection Molding Training (CIQA) - 2009
- GD&T Training at ITESM Saltillo 2008
- Kepner Tregoe Training at JCI 2008
- Green Belt Six Sigma Training at JCI 2007
- Intensive Automotive Sewing Training 2003
Custom
- Ford
- GM
- Toyota
- Honda
- Mercedes
- Stellantis
- BMW
- Nissan
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Program Management
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
11.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
08.2021 - 11.2023
Plant Manager
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Mexico
08.2018 - 08.2021
FCA BU Program Manager
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Mexico
07.2016 - 07.2018
Regional Launch Manager
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Mexico
08.2012 - 08.2016
Launch Manager
Johnson Controls Automotive Interiors - Mexico
08.2010 - 08.2012
Product Engineer
Johnson Controls Automotive Interiors - Mexico
08.2005 - 08.2010
Engineering Samples Coordinator
Irvin Automotive- Ciudad Acuna, México
05.2004 - 08.2005
Manufacturing Engineer
Takata de México
09.2003 - 04.2004
Manufacturing and Product Engineer
Irvin Automotive - Ciudad Acuna, México
02.2002 - 09.2003
Post Graduate Masters in Administration And Leadership -
Universidad Autónoma Del Noreste (UANE)
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering -
Universidad Autonoma De Coahuila
- GLDP Training (Focus on Global leadership) 2021
- I-Lead Training (Focus on leadership in VUCA environments) 2018
- Finance Training at Tecnológico de Monterrey 2015
- JCLE Training –Johnson Controls Leadership Edge- 2013
- Injection Molding Training (CIQA) - 2009
- GD&T Training at ITESM Saltillo 2008
- Kepner Tregoe Training at JCI 2008
- Green Belt Six Sigma Training at JCI 2007
- Intensive Automotive Sewing Training 2003
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