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HECTOR GUERRERO GRANADOS

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Seasoned industrial supply chain-quality-production consultant/expert versed in most common ERPs +QMS, in the planning and execution of turn-around-scenarios especially in highly demanding no-room-for-mistakes environments (e.g.automotive). Toyota Production System (10 years) Toyota’s QPR/QIR Quality Process (3 years) Project Management (15 years) 8D reporting (10+ years) Manufacturing Control Plan (10+ years) SAP ERP (10+ years) Navision and Plus ERP (1 year) ISO 9001 (15+ years) Root cause analysis (15+ years) International Trade Compliance (15+ years) Customs Regulation Compliance (15+ years) Lean manufacturing (15+ years) P-FMEA (10+ years) Operations Management (10+ years) Process Flow Diagram (15+ years) Kaizen tools (15+ years) IATF 16949 (10 years) Value Stream Mapping (10+ years) APQP (10+ years) Supplier Auditing and Evaluation (10+ years) Product Auditing (8 years) Operational Excellence (Opex) projects (15+ years) IQMS ERP System (1 year) Globe-Tek ERP System (1 year) S&OP responsible (10+ years) Vendor Managed Inventory (20+ years) Operational Turn Around (15+ years) CRM (1 year) Development of complex Consulting Projects BRC GS British Retail Consortium Global Standard (1 year) Smart and focused individual with exemplary skills. Successful collaborator with many years in business. Known for detail-oriented planning and best-in-class work. Personable and dedicated customer service representative with extensive experience in industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses. Detailed Client Service Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Veteran Program manager bringing many years of business operations experience. Adept at leading projects from development to delivery. Effective people manager and big-picture thinker. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. A committed student eager to leverage exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting. Possesses experience in data entry and money handling. Capable of quickly memorizing product details and fostering strong customer relationships. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Planning Manager

Sese Industrial Services US Corp
Chattanooga, TN
01.2024 - Current
  • Being responsible for coordinating the material planning processes across the different planning posts (US, Europe and Mexico) to assure a consistent and reliable flow of components to guarantee the production of axles for the VW Chattanooga plant, complying with inventory levels policies and improving the logistic cost
  • User of MS Dynamics Nav MRP system

Incoming-Internal Logistics Manager

RKW North America
Franklin, KY
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Being responsible for the logistics of incoming materials, internal warehousing and point-of-use supply, and finish product readiness for shipment
  • Superuser of SAP ERP MM and PP modules.

Production/Procurement Shift Manager

Multicolor Label Corporation
Bowling Green, KY
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Oversee safety protocols, work environment standards, and career progression of the 2nd shift team.
  • Leveraged MS Dynamics Nav MRP for improved resource planning.
  • Enforced safety standards throughout the plant including proper use of equipment.
  • Developed pricing schedules, costing for materials, and compliance statements.
  • Organized special events such as holiday sales or promotional campaigns.
  • Processed weekly payroll information using appropriate software applications.
  • Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movement.
  • Analyzed sales reports for trends in order to identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
  • Taught staff upselling techniques to meet revenue targets.
  • Reviewed security footage regularly for suspicious activities or theft attempts.
  • Reported employee behavioral issues, losses and customer complaints to upper-level management.
  • Coordinated with other departments to resolve customer inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Communicated with other shift managers to facilitate continuum of customer service.
  • Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a professional manner.
  • Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
  • Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Managed the scheduling of staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Director of Supply Chain

Solar Plastics LLC
Davenport, IA
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Achieved comprehensive adoption of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System within Supply Base.
  • Assist Quality Director with the deployment of ISO 9001:2015 Certification Activities (achieved by July 2021)
  • Achieved over $300K in cost reductions from a $35M annual budget.
  • Facilitated continuous interactions with critical suppliers to manage pandemic-related supply chain challenges.
  • Spearheaded creation and deployment of efficient Supply Chain for the new Plant located in Mexico.
  • User of MS Dynamics Nav MRP system.
  • Located and selected biodegradable, non-toxic or other environmentally friendly raw materials for manufacturing processes.

Lead Freelance Management Consultant

Guerrero Lean Manufacturing
02.2015 - 03.2021
  • Consulting Several Cities in Mexico and US

Senior Supply Chain Consultant

Trigo Quality Solutions
Georgetown, KY
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Deployment of an ISO 9001:2015 compliant Quality Management System
  • Liaised with Toyota Motor Manufacturing of KY to address operational concerns.
  • Monitored tariffs and customs regulations, reducing risk of delayed shipments.
  • Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and supplied record tracking and data communication services.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.

Continuous Improvement / Quality Systems, Manager

Fritz Winter North America
Franklin, KY
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • (IATF16949, Development of VDA 6.3 Process Audit compliant process
  • Development of an IATF 16949 compliant Quality Management System Certification
  • Stage 1 and Stage 2
  • Audits conducted in November 2019 resulting in 8 minor nonconformities and IATF certificate issued in February 2020
  • Supplier Auditor for the IATF 16949 standard and VDA 6.3 Process Audit
  • Responsible for Lean Manufacturing projects implementation
  • User of SAP ERP, QM module.

Materials/Supply Chain Manager

Hella Lighting
Tlalnepantla, MEX
12.2012 - 02.2015
  • MMOG/LE self - assessment implementation
  • Warehouse Management SAP WM (Warehouse Management) module successful implementation
  • Responsible for SAP MM Materials Module transactions
  • 25 daily shipments > US$ 12M/mo
  • Sales 23,000 SKUs operation responsible
  • C-TPAT successful certification
  • 99% inventory accuracy (98% absolute inventory accuracy)
  • 98% OTIF delivery performance
  • Dock-to-dock inventory reduction from 27.5 days to 12.3 days, thus inventory turns increase from 13.3 to 29.7 turns
  • S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) formal process facilitator, monthly review with Group’s Top Management
  • Direct responsibility of the Cost of Direct Materials line on financial statement
  • Responsible for streamlining shipping process to reduce the freight operators waiting time from 7.8 hours avg
  • To 1.1 hours using SAP and Internal ASNs module
  • Responsible for negotiating with the group’s US and Mexican Freight Forwarders to have a flat rate and a comprehensive Service Agreement that guaranteed total maximum Mexican-dock-to-US-dock time of 36 hours at the border for export operations and 20 hours for import operations
  • User of SAP ERP, SD, MM, and PP modules.

Supply Chain Manager

Magna Car Top Systems
Toluca, MEX
02.2012 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for Materials, Supply Chain and Production Control management

Graduate Business School Professor

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, ITESM
Hidalgo Pachuca, MEX
08.2010 - 12.2011
  • Prepare and teach Business Administration graduate courses and evaluate the effectiveness of the leaning process
  • Courses focused on International Trade, International Transport Optimization, and International Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

Materials/Supply Chain Manager

Carcoustics, HP Pelzer
Pachuca, MEX
09.2006 - 06.2010
  • Responsible for Materials, Supply Chain and SAP MM and WM modules implementation
  • Responsible for Delivery Performance function
  • Responsible for the Inventory Accuracy (<2% absolute variation goal)
  • Responsible for the Lean Manufacturing improvement projects across the supply chain
  • Responsible for manufacturing insourcing projects (Make vs Buy)
  • Dock-to-dock inventory reduction from 34.5 to 14.2 days
  • 17 daily shipments > US$ 7M/mo
  • Sales operation responsible
  • Responsible for streamlining the freight forwarder operation establishing flat rates and service agreement
  • Kaizen projects to reduce the freight operators’ waiting time from 20.2 hours avg
  • To 4.6 hours
  • Implementing SAP driven labeling throughout the Supplier Base to have an Inbound ASN system that yielded a 30% reduction for the indirect staff over a six-month period
  • User of SAP ERP MM, and PP modules.

Materials/Supply Chain Manager

Collins & Aikman Automotive Carpet and Acoustics Querétaro
Puebla, Toluca, MEX
01.2001 - 09.2006
  • Responsible for the Supply Chain and SQA Management for the C&A Soft Trim Division plants in Mexico
  • Responsible for the Delivery Performance function (>96% Delivery Performance score card)
  • Responsible for the SAP MM Materials Management module transactions
  • Responsible for the Materials Planning function
  • Overall inventory reduction from 45.2 to 22.1 days on hand
  • Responsible for the successful implementation of the PPV (Purchase Price Variance) program that yielded $3.3 M over a 5-year period
  • 16 daily shipments> US$ 10M/mo
  • Combined (3 facilities) sales operation responsible
  • Responsible for streamlining the freight forwarder operation establishing flat rates and service agreement
  • Responsible for the Kaizen Projects to reduce freight operators waiting time from 8.5 hours to 3.3 hours avg
  • Responsible for aligning Supply Base into the ISO9001 QMS requirements
  • Responsible for new supplier development and approval
  • User of SAP ERP MM, and PP modules.

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Groupe Moulinex
Apaseo El Grande, MEX
07.1996 - 01.2001
  • Responsible for the Supply Management for the Mexican Operations
  • Responsible for the Delivery Performance function (>96% Delivery Performance score card)
  • Responsible for the Materials Planning function (Mater Scheduling| Materials Requirements Analysis |PO issuance | Shipment and import follow up | Material Receiving Planning)
  • Overall inventory reduction from 65.2 to 32.1 days on hand (80% of RM/Components value came from Moulinex European supply base)
  • Responsible for the successful implementation of the PPV (Purchase Price Variance) program that yielded $2.2M (heavily based on import substitution plan) from 1996 to 2000 period
  • 10 daily shipments > $ 5M/mo
  • Combined sales operation responsible
  • Responsible for streamlining the freight forwarder operation establishing flat rates and service agreement
  • Responsible for aligning Supply Base into the ISO9001 QMS requirements
  • Responsible for new supplier development and approval in coordination with Purchasing HQs in Caen, France
  • User of SAP ERP MM, and PP modules.

Materials Planner

Black and Decker
Queretaro, MEX
11.1994 - 06.1996
  • Responsible for the flow of electronic and electric components
  • Responsible for Electric Commodity Delivery Performance metric
  • User of Manufacturing Pro ERP material management.

Education

Masters in MBA -

ITESM Business School
Pachuca, MEX
12.2012

Bachelors Degree - International Trade

ITESM
Queretaro, MEX
12.1994

Skills

  • Submittal preparation
  • Budget preparation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Document control
  • Department management
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Demand forecasting
  • Department oversight
  • Plan review
  • Relationship building
  • Issue resolution
  • Map analysis
  • Policy administration
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Human resources management
  • MS office
  • Operations management
  • Project planning
  • Schedule management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Resource allocation
  • Administration and reporting
  • Customer relations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professional demeanor
  • Training and development
  • Reliability
  • Performance management
  • Professional and courteous
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Corporate governance
  • Goal setting
  • Shift scheduling
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Data analysis
  • Self motivation
  • Change management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Lead generation
  • Communication skills
  • Business analysis and reporting
  • Effective communication
  • Idea development and brainstorming
  • Multitasking
  • Continuous improvement
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Process optimization
  • Positive attitude
  • Cost reduction
  • Budget administration
  • Hiring and training
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Cost control
  • Team leadership
  • Performance evaluations
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Managing operations and efficiency
  • Customer service
  • Fiscal management
  • Risk management
  • Active listening
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Talent acquisition
  • Profit and loss management
  • Problem resolution
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution

Languages

  • English (100%)
  • Spanish (100%)
  • French (75%)
  • German (20%)

Certification

  • IATF 16949 | ISO 9000 Lead Auditor
  • VDA 6.3 Process Auditor
  • VDA 6.4 Product Auditor

Timeline

Material Planning Manager

Sese Industrial Services US Corp
01.2024 - Current

Incoming-Internal Logistics Manager

RKW North America
09.2023 - 01.2024

Production/Procurement Shift Manager

Multicolor Label Corporation
09.2021 - 08.2023

Director of Supply Chain

Solar Plastics LLC
11.2020 - 03.2022

Senior Supply Chain Consultant

Trigo Quality Solutions
02.2020 - 11.2020

Continuous Improvement / Quality Systems, Manager

Fritz Winter North America
06.2018 - 01.2020

Lead Freelance Management Consultant

Guerrero Lean Manufacturing
02.2015 - 03.2021

Materials/Supply Chain Manager

Hella Lighting
12.2012 - 02.2015

Supply Chain Manager

Magna Car Top Systems
02.2012 - 12.2012

Graduate Business School Professor

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, ITESM
08.2010 - 12.2011

Materials/Supply Chain Manager

Carcoustics, HP Pelzer
09.2006 - 06.2010

Materials/Supply Chain Manager

Collins & Aikman Automotive Carpet and Acoustics Querétaro
01.2001 - 09.2006

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Groupe Moulinex
07.1996 - 01.2001

Materials Planner

Black and Decker
11.1994 - 06.1996
  • IATF 16949 | ISO 9000 Lead Auditor
  • VDA 6.3 Process Auditor
  • VDA 6.4 Product Auditor

Masters in MBA -

ITESM Business School

Bachelors Degree - International Trade

ITESM
HECTOR GUERRERO GRANADOS