Jesse Perez

• Lead Powertrain production team, including development of organizational plans and recruiting/hiring (Salary/Hourly)
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  Responsible for manufacturing ultra-luxury production vehicles with the highest level of quality
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  Maintain staffing plans and lead "hands-on" in all areas of production
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  Implement training programs for all production processes within the powertrain department
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  Manage SPEQDC (Safety, People, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost) indicators for powertrain production
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  Track production downtime and implement resolutions to production deficiencies
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  Balance manpower and create work schedules to meet production demands
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  Enforce requirements/standards/process control plans
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  Lead production teams during all build phases and interface with all departments to foster a high productive manufacturing system
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  Feedback opportunities to design for manufacturability of the vehicle
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  Implement Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste
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  Manage reprocess areas to drive quality/production efficiencies/root cause problem resolution
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  Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines
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  Enforce standardized work processes and enforce the passion for detail
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  Drive world-class quality for our luxury vehicles through in station process control and driving defect resolution to the point of fit
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  Lead the team implementing processes to control expenses and increase productivity throughout the department
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  Analyze and control change costs, schedule delays and quality issues over the course of production shifts
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  Develop and implement training plans for supervisors and team members
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  Set production goals and communicate them to all production staff
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  Coordinate with process engineering/automation and materials for improvement activities
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  Work with maintenance to implement regular "PM's"
• Reduced waste and increased productivity through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Led Kaizen events that resulted in significant cost savings and operational improvements across various departments.
• Conducted regular Gemba walks to observe work processes firsthand, resulting in real-time problem-solving opportunities.
• Implemented 5S principles to maintain a clean, organized workplace, enhancing safety and productivity levels.
• Facilitated process mapping exercises to help visualize workflow bottlenecks and drive targeted improvements.

• Support our battery module and battery pack production through process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, work standardization, and continuous improvement efforts while maintaining Rivian established safety standards
• Develop recovery/troubleshooting best practices and procedures for production team to increase equipment availability
• Investigate assembly issues and implement solutions by reviewing product design, established processes, and equipment/tooling effectiveness
• Coordinate engineering changes and new program launches
• Review, interpret, and summarize statistical data to drive process improvement
• Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flow, and process documentation to ensure manufacturing process is being followed
• Work with design engineering team to develop and establish a design that lends itself to high volume production while ensuring quality during the manufacturing process
• Work with manufacturing engineering team to commission and optimize next generation battery module and battery pack assembly equipment
• Perform time analysis using a standard motion time system (MODAPTS), estimate production times, manage staffing requirements, manage labor costs, and drive line balancing
• Coordinate with team to determine and introduce optimum plant layout, equipment, tooling, and racking in Battery Assembly to achieve maximum efficiency
• Promote a safe atmosphere by ensuring all safety standards and guidelines are met and lead by example
• Teach Team Members/Team Leaders to resolve problems through a team-oriented approach
• Train, develop, and mentor Team Members/Team Leaders
• Monitor and report on Key Process Indicators such as Safety, Production, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Monitor and manage budget within Area of responsibility
• Drive resolution to “non-conforming” material in order to keep scrap cost to a minimum
• Communicate best practices, problem resolution and performance data
• Support and participate in Launch and model change activities
• Fabricate special test equipment supporting development and validation testing of high voltage automotive power electronic components.
• · Fabricate Low Voltage and High Voltage electronic test harnesses.
• · Design and fabricate simple mechanical fixtures and jigs.
• · Functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units following defined test procedures.
• · Troubleshoot, root cause and document electronic assembly issues.
• · Perform printed circuit board assembly modifications such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components, etc.
• · Understand how to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ product data sheets.
• · Procure necessary tools, equipment and components for a prototype electronics lab.
• · Ability to setup and utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies and digital multimeters with no direction.
• · Ability to use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
• · Conduct environmental testing (thermal, vibration, humidity).

Fabricate special test equipment supporting development and validation testing of high voltage automotive power electronic components.

-Built 5,000 drive unit manually as prototype phase in 7 months.
· Fabricate Low Voltage and High Voltage electronic test harnesses.
· Design and fabricate simple mechanical fixtures and jigs.
· Functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units following defined test procedures.
· Troubleshoot, root cause and document electronic assembly issues.
· Perform printed circuit board assembly modifications such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components, etc.
· Understand how to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ product data sheets.
· Procure necessary tools, equipment and components for a prototype electronics lab.
· Ability to setup and utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies and digital multimeters with no direction.
· Ability to use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
· Conduct environmental testing (thermal, vibration, humidity).

Write SOP prototype build

Promote a safe atmosphere by ensuring all safety standards and guidelines are met and lead by example
· Follow up with all necessary safety infractions following provided documentation and training
· Hold self and all team members accountable to accomplish daily tasks as required
· Supervise and support Team Members/Team Leaders by empowering them to continuously improve their processes
· Teach Team Members/Team Leaders to resolve problems through a team-oriented approach
· Assist in the development of standardized work
· Assist in the development of station layouts
· Train, develop, and mentor Team Members/Team Leaders
· Monitor and report on Key Process Indicators such as Safety, Production, Quality, Delivery and Cost
· Monitor and manage budget within Area of responsibility
· Drive resolution to “non-conforming” material in order to keep scrap cost to a minimum
· Maintain employee records regarding: Safety, Training, Job Qualifications, Deficiencies, Schedule, Attendance and Overtime
· Conduct Team Member/Team Leader Performance Evaluations
· Communicate best practices, problem resolution and performance data
· Maintain a high-quality relationship with all departments within the organization
· Support and participate in Launch and model change activities

• Identify and create Standard Processes throughout the organization. • Analyze system bottlenecks and inefficiencies, seeking solutions. • Promote Lean techniques and process management. • Lead process improvement workshops and improvement projects to drive business results across the organization. • Partner with all functions to define process capabilities, assess gaps and develop gap closure plans. • Plan and facilitate kaizen activities/events across the designated region. • Plan, coordinate, and teach Lean tools to employees in the designated region. • Create communication and manage process for Continuous Improvement projects for specific site, including producing project updates. • Assist the site in the implementation of new customers, according to planning and budget

Drive the continuous improvement culture to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
Provide training in all areas of LSS methodologies and act as a key driver of change within the company.
Focus on enhancing the bottom up culture by equipping shop floor employees with Lean knowledge and the ability to utilize improvement tools and methodologies.
Oversee the development, implementation and sustainability of specific LSS Dept. initiatives and programs
Develop, design and deliver training modules for each specific LSS Dept. initiative assignment.
Ensure on-going LSS education of all employees at both TV facilities and promote a continuous learning environment.
Identify the skill and knowledge level of individuals for each specific departmental initiative before training.
Deliver practical, hands-on training to all employees in LSS principles, tools and techniques. Work with various Managers to build practical project application into training sessions.
Focus on continuously improving the best fit and use of training for Operations personnel to learn key LSS principles.
Focus on establishing relationships with all employees at both Panasonic facilities.
Schedule training sessions and follow through on all necessary logistics.
Plan and lead various LSS Kaizen events targeted towards a coordinated improvement of operations and plant performance, with the inclusion of shop floor employees in events when possible.
Serve as coach and mentor to shop floor employees and leadership in the implementation and development of LSS tools and knowledge. Be available to support and coach employees after training to ensure long term improvement sustainability
Work with LSS Dept. to select key benchmarking visits and coordinate with Management teams
Directly teach, coach, and train employees in settings such as orientation, LSS Awareness, Skill Refreshers, and Yellow Belt training. Assist with related training activities, such as team building, change management, and other training to address developmental needs.
Ensure effective team function and dispute resolution.
Ensure completion of all project deliverables. Ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets and/or ensure necessary changes are broadly and effectively communicated and issues resolved.
Uses appropriate metrics to manage and track continuous improvement goals, progress, and
results. Provide regular status reports to Lean Six Sigma Champion.
Provide back-up support to LSS Yellow/Green Belt team members and be actively involved with helping to assist the LSS Dept. in other Lean Sigma initiatives.

Manager to sustain and achieve department KPI on daily or monthly basis.
The department KPI as below
Production plan achievement rate (On-time delivery)

Productivity (Output per head)

Production yield

Production loss (Failure cost)

Production cost (Direct/Indirect labor, Depreciation, Indirect material, Power, Maintenance & Repair...)

Inventory amount and Inventory difference

Lead Operator and Machine operator on production control work.

monitor production progress and report production results.
promote and keep industrial health and safety personnel and production area

promise activities of 5S and EHS. (Environment Occupational Safety and Health).

perform labor management of operators.

maintain and inspection of production equipment.
Repair of production equipment. (uncomplicated equipment troubles)

make training and education to operators to achieve production goals.

instruct and monitor the standard work to the operators.

Control and monitor the production materials.(raw materials and sub materials)

Make stock count and investigate the inventory difference of production materials.

Report production issues (productivity, quality, safety ) to superior.

Lead production improvement activity.
Conduct briefing on specific policies & procedures for employees/new hires.

Comply with Environmental Policy, Quality Policy, Safety Policy or other policy, which are enforced by the Company.
Authority
Responsible for department KPI performance.

Financial approval limit according to Company Sanction rules.
Qualification
Scope
Reports to Supervisor of Module production section.
Supports a population of about 10-15 employees

Leading the organization

Managing the work

Understanding and navigating the organization

Solving problems and making decisions

Valuing diversity and differences

Leading others

Increasing Team Capacity

Developing adaptability

Have experience in operation management for facilities.

• Utilized various problem-solving tools such as fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys analysis, and Pareto charts to uncover issues and devise effective solutions.
• Facilitated kaizen events aimed at driving rapid improvements in targeted areas of operations.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather feedback on current processes, using insights gained to drive targeted improvements.
• Championed a culture of continuous learning by encouraging team members to pursue professional development opportunities related to process improvement methodologies.
• Executed continuous improvement programs and employed lean tools and methodologies.
• Conducted studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control and production record systems.
• Presented findings from continuous improvement initiatives at company-wide meetings, showcasing successes and opportunities for further enhancement across departments.
• Improved customer satisfaction rates by streamlining internal processes and communication channels.
• Mentored team members on continuous improvement principles, enhancing their skills and promoting a culture of excellence within the organization.