Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Software
Guitar, Video Games, Reading
Timeline
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Juan Hector Navarro Muniz

Industrial Engineer
Guymon,OK

Summary

Experienced Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer with 9 years of expertise in driving organizational success through measurable improvements in productivity, cost reduction, and process optimization. Adept at implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and enhance efficiency. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, developing value stream mapping, and establishing metrics and tracking systems to monitor performance. Skilled in identifying risks and implementing targeted solutions that improve safety, quality, and overall workflow. A proactive leader with a passion for fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, ready to make a significant impact on your organization’s growth and efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Seaboard Foods
5 2022 - Current
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies and other CI tools.
  • Provided oversight of KPIs, using them to identify improvement opportunities and verify solution effectiveness.
  • Led Kaizen events that resulted in significant cost savings and operational improvements across various departments.
  • Reduced waste and increased productivity through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop actionable solutions.
  • Achieved significant cost reductions, over 1M annualized.
  • Increased line process productivity over 20%

Quality Assurance Technician

Seaboard Foods
02.2019 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address product issues, improving overall customer satisfaction.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
  • Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
  • Provided support during recall events with timely investigation, analysis, and reporting ensuring proper resolution and minimizing potential impact on the company.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of safety.
  • Ensured compliance with food regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and records of quality assurance activities.

Service Agent

FedEx
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Monitored performance metrics to ensure consistent quality of services provided, identifying trends and recommending improvements as needed.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for service improvement, implementing changes to exceed client expectations.
  • Implemented new software tools for better data analysis, enabling faster identification of patterns and trends in customer feedback.
  • Streamlined service processes for increased efficiency, reducing response times and enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Led root cause analysis efforts on recurring issues, resulting in the implementation of preventative measures that minimized future occurrences.

Risk & Collection Analyst

Si UC Microcreditos
03.2016 - 07.2018
  • Leveraged advanced data analysis tools to identify trends in payment behavior, enabling informed decision-making for future collections efforts.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the collections department by regularly soliciting feedback from team members and implementing changes based on their recommendations.
  • Facilitated cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving internal communication between collections, sales, and finance departments.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters related to collections and account management, providing valuable insights and guidance.
  • Increased recovery rate by consistently meeting and exceeding targets set by management.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop comprehensive credit policies for new clients.

Internship

Tenaris Tamsa
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for various production tasks, ensuring consistent performance across all shifts.
  • Conducted capacity planning studies to ensure sufficient resources were available for ongoing projects and future growth opportunities.
  • Supported project management activities by developing timelines, tracking progress, and reporting status updates to stakeholders regularly.

Education

Industrial Engineering - Quality & Manufacturing

Instituto Tecnologico De Veracruz
Veracruz, Mexico
05.2008 - 05.2012

MBA - Finance

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
Veracruz, Mexico
05.2017 - 05.2019

Skills

Kaizen

Accomplishments

  • Implemented CI tools that lead to improve productivity, process optimization, labor savings on several production lines that represent +$1M annualized.
  • Automation of area reports.
  • Through the statistical analysis of the information, strategies were carried out that reduced the arrears rate of the portfolio from 12% to 6%.
  • Simulate a workstation through a time and motion study, reducing cycle time 23%.

Languages

Spanish
English

Software

Office

Visual Basic

SQL

Minitab

Visio

AutoCAD

Promodel

Guitar, Video Games, Reading

  • I have been playing the guitar for almost 20 years now, and it's something I really enjoy. I am not in an expert level but for me it's a great way to unwind after a busy day.
  • I am a big fan of video games. I love how immersive they can be and how they allow you to step into different worlds and scenarios. I enjoy the challenge and the fun of figuring things out. Plus, it’s a great way to connect with friends.
  • Reading is one of my favorite pastimes. I love getting lost in a good book, whether it’s fiction that takes me to another world or non-fiction that gives me a new perspective on something.

Timeline

Quality Assurance Technician

Seaboard Foods
02.2019 - 05.2022

Service Agent

FedEx
11.2018 - 01.2019

MBA - Finance

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
05.2017 - 05.2019

Risk & Collection Analyst

Si UC Microcreditos
03.2016 - 07.2018

Internship

Tenaris Tamsa
08.2012 - 08.2013

Industrial Engineering - Quality & Manufacturing

Instituto Tecnologico De Veracruz
05.2008 - 05.2012

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Seaboard Foods
5 2022 - Current
Juan Hector Navarro MunizIndustrial Engineer