Joneph Usi Pornuevo
Romeoville,Illinois
Summary
Accomplished Continuous Improvement Manager with 15 years of experience focused on waste reduction and efficiency management. Utilizes 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma strategies to enhance safety and operational performance. Demonstrated ability to analyze manufacturing processes and deliver impactful improvements based on performance metrics.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
NIDEC MOBILITY
St Charles, ILLINOIS
03.2017 - Current
- Manage 1 industrial engineer, 1 process engineer, and Maintenance manager to implement significant cost-saving initiatives through process standardization, optimization, improvement, and automation.
- Maintain and update production documentation, ensuring consistency and standardization across the organization.
- Spearheads Kaizen blitz initiatives on TPS methodologies, including 6S, Kanban, and Built-In Quality, to enhance operational effectiveness across production teams at all levels.
- Drive daily cross-functional problem-solving initiatives using 3GEN and Kaizen Boards to boost productivity and refine quality outcomes
- Analyzed workflow and production, reviewing customized value stream mapping data to ascertain areas for improvement.
- Implemented cutting-edge, low-cost manufacturing technologies such as karakuri system, 3D-printed tools, collaborative robots, and simple IO Jidoka that elevated production efficiency.
- Orchestrate implementation of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) framework to optimize equipment performance.
KAIZEN / NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH ENGINEER
OMRON AUTOMOTIVE
ST.CHARLES, ILLINOIS
09.2011 - 02.2017
- Coordinated relocation of 16 production lines from Canada to US facility
- Strengthen the production framework from initial stages, maintaining seamless customer delivery by applying lean methodologies: cellular U-shape layout, standardizing work, Kanban system, and one-piece flow, leading to a 25% boost in productivity.
- Led and championed lean manufacturing throughout the new facility in the Mexico plant by training, coaching, and engaging people at all levels.
- Engaged in the implementation of a new product launch strategy.
PRODUCTION GROUP MANAGER
OMRON AUTOMOTIVE
ST.CHARLES, ILLINOIS
10.2007 - 09.2011
- Oversaw a three-shift production line encompassing PCB chip mounting technology, final assembly, testing, quality control, packaging, and inventory management.
- Adopted 5S methodologies alongside total quality management for effective continuous improvement strategy execution
- Established clear working instructions with visuals alongside SOPs to facilitate understanding of assembly tasks..
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
- Introduced Kanban board for improved workflow visibility and efficient staffing management.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
OMRON AUTOMOTIVE
ST.CHARLES, ILLINOIS
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Motivated and supervised 42 shift personnel, consistently meeting production and quality targets.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of assigned areas using effective check sheets for compliance.
- Established Daily Production Shift Meetings to relay important updates on work assignments and policies.
- Facilitated a cross-functional Kaizen team to analyze processes and reduce waste through targeted solutions.
Education
Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt -
Motorola University
Schaumburg, IL09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Adamson University
Manila, Philippines03.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Toyota Production System
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- TPS principles and Six Sigma
- Process optimization and standardization and autonomation
- Value stream mapping
- Total productive maintenance
- 3 GEN problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process and flow Kaizen facilitation
- Poke yoke and reverse FMEA
Awards
- 2020 Most Valuable Project Award Kaizen in the Midst of Global Pandemic
- 2019 Most Valuable Project Award NMOA Evolution of Kaizen
- 2019 Omron Global Omron Award for Global Monozukuri Kaizen The Omron Global Award Convention Kyoto, Japan.
- 2018 Presidential Commendation Award for i-Autonomation Kaizen, Omron Global Award Convention Nagoya, Japan.
- 2017 Most Valuable Project for Low Hanging Fruit Kaizen, Omron Best Practice Award Nagoya, Japan.
- 2016 Most Valuable Kaizen for Heijunka Scheduling, Omron Best Practice Award Nagoya, Japan.
- 2015 Presidential Award for Shipping One Piece Flow Kaizen, Omron Best Kaizen Convention Nagoya, Japan.
- 2014 Most Valuable Kaizen for Mixed Model Assembly Line, Omron Best Practice Award Nagoya, Japan.
- 2009 Most Valuable Kaizen for Heijunka Scheduling, Omron Best Practice Award Nagoya, Japan.
- 2008 Most Valuable Kaizen for Lean Training Program, Omron Best Practice Award Nagoya, Japan.
- 2006, 2007 and 2008 Omron Challenge Commendation Awardee.
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
NIDEC MOBILITY
03.2017 - Current
KAIZEN / NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH ENGINEER
OMRON AUTOMOTIVE
09.2011 - 02.2017
PRODUCTION GROUP MANAGER
OMRON AUTOMOTIVE
10.2007 - 09.2011
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
OMRON AUTOMOTIVE
12.2006 - 11.2007
Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt -
Motorola University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Adamson University
Some College (No Degree) - Toyota Production System
University of Michigan
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