JOSE A. SARALEGUI

Solutions-focused senior management leader accomplished in plant operations management, quality control, distribution logistics, strategy planning and execution, regulatory affairs, sales, budget/cost control, project management, and continuous improvements in ever evolving manufacturing and plant startup environments in U.S. and Mexico, requiring adaptability and decisiveness to succeed. Action-oriented change leader champions continuous improvements with identification of areas of opportunity to reduce costs, eliminate inefficiencies, increase productivity, use of 6’S, Lean Manufacturing, Maquila Program regulations, and other innovative business solutions to optimize profitability and growth while consistently meeting – and often exceeding – organizational goals. Successful in launching new offshore operations in Mexico for Schlage Lock in Ensenada Baja California, Master Lock in Nogales, Broan NuTone in Tecate Baja California, and Buddy Bar Castings in Tecate Baja California. Collaborative and leads-by-example manager with strong interpersonal and communication abilities in English and Spanish, skilled in fostering a culture of motivation, trust, and accountability, while embracing “the 7 habits of highly effective people,” to deliver top-performance and informed decision-making in alignment with operational goals. Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning [Number] years.40 15 15

• POWER SONIC / CONCISE FABRICATORS, Plant Manager, 01/01/23, 06/01/24, Direct daily operations for a manufacturing plant, hire to improve operations by re-doing the layout of the plant, change the labor culture, dispose around 34 pieces of equipment either obsolete or not operational, hire train new management team and improve communications with customers, Re-organize and re-size the leadership team, reducing unnecessary personnel., Remove 34 pieces of obsolete and unused equipment and execute a re-layout of the manufacturing site to eliminate waste and improve flow., Dispose of $134k USD if obsolete and slow-moving inventory that was occupying space by using reserve resources., Acquired a Prima Power PS new press with an investment of $650,000 USD and a used Finn Power cutting press Model A5, providing better capacity and quality. This action eliminated a weekend shift and 20 employees deburring a NVA operation for the company., Acquired a tool sharpener with an investment of $26K USD, resulting in lower replacement of cutting tools and re-organized the tool crib., Moved from using Nitrogen dewars stored inside the plant to effective negotiations with supplier successfully installed 5,000 gallons with outside installation at no cost for the company., Totally refurbished a Trumpf laser cutter with an investment of $75K, improving output and reliability of the equipment., Implemented lean principles and provided training with key successes on 5S and improved NPI.
• BUDDY BAR CASTING LLC, Director of Operations, 04/01/21, 11/01/22, Direct daily operations for a manufacturing plant transfer of operations for an aluminum foundry with finishing and CNC machining capabilities for automotive and marine applications. Start-Up Operations – Hands-on leader for transfer of operations of a manufacturing plant from South Gate, CA to Tecate, BC, Mexico. Business Plan – Developed a business plan to locate, upgrade and move the factory from U.S. to Mexico location with negotiation of 3-year term lease. Factory Transfer – Coordinated and relocated 7 CNCs with a DMG Mori with 24 pallets system, NH500 single station, and 2 Doosan. . Finishing Operations – Now operational are shot blasting and welding. Operational Processes – Led the successful assembly of team focused on documentation of all processes to ensure ISO readiness for certification, establishment of KanBan System and Lean Practices with emphasis on safety using STOP safety program.
• BROAN-NUTONE LLC, Director of Operations, 05/01/06, 03/01/21, Directed daily operations for Fabrication, Spot-Weld, Powder Paint, Assembly, and Shipping departments for plant producing 2M units daily of various appliances for home ventilation. Operation Startup – Led the startup of Mexican operations with oversight of city and site selection, government permits in U.S. and Mexico, bank accounts, ERP implementation and construction of a state-of-the-art 200K SF plant. Building Launch – Delivered plant on-time and within budget. VAT Certification – Secured VAT certification in 2015 that delivered total cost avoidance of $488M MXP/$24M USD at present value. Process Migration – Spearheaded migration of all processes from Cleburne, TX, Hartford, WI, and our plant in China to Tecate, Mexico., Achieved a 95% occupancy rate during the last three years., Successfully reduced manufacturing lead time from 20 days to 5 days in one year., Delivered a low security risk at IMSS of 0.65%., Led multiple initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs in 2013, including establishing the CNC Tool Crib area, acquiring 3 Amada CNC Turret Presses, 2 Laser Cutting machines, a Fadal CNC Machine Center, and 8 Amada Brake Presses., Initiated Capital Request and Justification to acquire another Amada ENESES Laser Cutter and HG2203 Brake Press in 2021., Delivered a diversification of production from a single product to multiple products., Launched the South American market for Broan, enhancing revenues by $1.2M annually., Spearheaded the successful operation shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic with reopening within one week after receiving IMSS Certification. Used STOP Safety methodology that achieved zero fatal cases., Achieved a 95% schedule attainment by transitioning from a plant with a regular production schedule achieving 3,000 pieces daily to a plant with a level-loaded monthly schedule with effective variations that produced 7,000+ pieces daily., Prepared and achieved ISO certification by DQS-UL in August 2010 and ISO:9001 in 2015 as the first manufacturing plant to achieve this in Baja California., Delivered EMPRESA SEGURA Certification in August 2010., Pioneered the assembly process using Demand Flow Technology that achieved 50% reduction in space, 30% increase in productivity, 60% improvement in quality, and continued implementation to Spot-Weld., Successful in achieving the targeted average of $1.2M annually in savings year over year., Renovated the pre-treat area, delivering significant savings in productivity, equipment usage, and waste generation., Collaborated with AME to implement a lean culture, enhancing operational efficiencies and productivity., Launched four new SKUs into the Mexican market to develop the Latin American market with service from Tecate and ensure compliance with NOM., Introduced the STOP program to lower the safety risk factor for Social Security from 4.7% to 0.5% consistently for six years since 2019 with 1M work hours without a recordable accident., Piloted four projects for new products with a $20K USD investment to revitalize the product line and introduce new models., Launched the first Technical High School for Adults in collaboration with CECYTEBC, achieving graduation of 42 associates since 2016 and introducing a second phase with 38 team members., Partnered with University of Baja California to provide the opportunity for associates to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Amphenol Aerospace Operations, Plant Manager, 01/01/06, 12/31/06, Prior Career Experience – Notable Achievements, Re-engineered plant layout for cellular manufacturing to improve material flow., Reduced excessive overtime, quality issues, and staff discomfort., Improved productivity by 30% with good manufacturing practices., Introduced cycle time metrics for a Make-to-Order facility, achieved 25% reduction in cycle time with 98% on-time delivery, and introduced Lean culture to generate $95K savings with another potential $85K., Generated growth in revenue of 56% with no impact to quality.
• Master Lock Company, VP Mexican Operations/Director of Operations/Plant Manager, 01/01/00, 12/31/05, Relocated cell manufacturing facility from Illinois to Nogales, Mexico plant. Secured ISO certification by SGS, Empresa Segura by Mexican Federal Government, and C-TPAT from CBP. Reduced make-to-stock and make-to-order lead times. Maintained high on-time delivery rates. Introduced safety and workplace organization programs. Implemented Lean and Six Sigma. Introduced two Mexican Custom Brokers and proprietary transportation.
• Intesys Technologies, Plant Manager, 01/01/95, 12/31/00, Grew facility from 80 to 850 staff. Achieved ISO certification. Migrated injection modeling equipment from Gilbert, AZ to Empalme Sonora, Mexico. Collaborated with union for hiring, training, and certification of Modeling Technicians and other staff.
• Schlage Locks, Plant Manager, 01/01/90, 12/31/95, Start-up operation focused on reducing costs using Demand Flow Technology. Total re-engineering of the assembly process. Introduced ISO principles. Transitioned Cincom ERP system to Oracle.
• Becton Dickinson, Operations Manager / Quality Assurance Manager, 01/01/85, 12/31/90, Successfully transferred new product production from Puerto Rico to Nogales. Developed protocols for timely production and qualification of products. Ensured compliance with FDA, GMP, and process controls.