Gabriel R. Flores
Brownsville
Summary
Obtain plant management position to oversee daily operations, optimize production output and manage budgets with emphasis on QMS to ensure product and services meet customer requirements, regulatory standards and company objectives/goals. goal is to ensure customer compliance, drive continuous improvement and minimize waste.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
ATS Director (Quality/Technical Director)
Trico Products Corporation
Brownsville
06.2006 - 04.2026
- Successfully led multi-plant quality assurance and warranty teams, integrating supplier and purchasing quality efforts.
- Maintained all certifications including TS16949, ISO 9000, ISO 14001, SMETA achieving labor health and safety goals.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in manufacturing processes.
- Managed cross-functional teams, driving process/product development with innovation efforts.
- Streamlined workflows through targeted process improvements, enhancing efficiency across departmental teams.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation across diverse departments and projects.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure supply base had similar goals and initiatives to maintain strong supply base.
- Delivered DMAIC presentations to AM and OEM customers, addressing plant and warranty concerns to enhance customer satisfaction.
Quality Director
Trico Products
01.2000 - 06.2006
- Led global quality assurance initiatives to improve product reliability and ensure compliance across North and South America and Asia.
- Led quality assurance initiatives across manufacturing processes at Trico Products.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols for product testing and evaluation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Standardized supplier performance standards through development of a supplier quality manual.
Product Engineer, Manufacturing Mgr., Advanced Manufacturing Director
Trico Products
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Designed process solutions to enhance automotive component functionality, aligning with best company practices.
- Led crossfunctional teams in developing project timelines with key milestones and clear scope and delivery requirements.
Education
Blackbelt - Six Sigma
Air Acadamy
Colorado Springs, CO01-2008
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University Texas Arlington
TX05-1989
Skills
- Project management
- Decision-making expertise
- Workforce planning
- Leadership qualities
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Communication skills
- Bilingual proficiency
- Production optimization
- Resource allocation
Leadership Experience
Successfully led multi plant quality assurance and warranty teams integrating supplier quality teams coupled with purchasing teams to maximize plant productivity and reduce waste. Responsible to lead and maintain all certifications including TS16949/ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 including SMETA labor, health and safety goals.
References
Available upon request
Professional Highlights
Highly recognized in OE and AM automotive industry with several customers including Ford, International, Daimler, Scania and AM customers.
Communication Skills
Prepared and delivered concise presentations to all AM and OEM customers for plant presentations, problem solving DMAIC and warranty concerns coupled with custom presentations for customer satisfaction.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Daimler Master of Quality, Ford Silver World Excelence, Chrysler and Mopar supplier of the year
Timeline
ATS Director (Quality/Technical Director)
Trico Products Corporation
06.2006 - 04.2026
Quality Director
Trico Products
01.2000 - 06.2006
Product Engineer, Manufacturing Mgr., Advanced Manufacturing Director
Trico Products
01.1991 - 01.1995
Blackbelt - Six Sigma
Air Acadamy
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University Texas Arlington