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JOSE RAMON OJEDA JIMÉNEZ

Queretaro,México

Summary

Experienced Six Sigma Black Belt with 14+ years in automotive industry. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma, KPI improvement, cost reduction, and team leadership for measurable results. Deadline-driven industrial engineering professional highly effective at transforming underperforming operations into successful enterprises at the forefront of the industry. Exceptional team builder and manager. Sales leader and relationship builder. Focused Engineering Manager offering proven track record of cost-effective project management. Developing business relationships across multiple industries. Highly skilled in team leadership, budget management and project delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Engineering Manager

Stellantis
Saltillo, Mexico
11.2023 - Current
  • Leader of the Industrial Engineering department at Saltillo Van Assembly Plant for the Body in White, Paint and Assembly shops
  • Spearheaded initiatives to enhance production speed, led the launch of the company's first electric vehicle, implemented Lean Manufacturing tools, and strategically managed headcount.
  • Drafted detailed plans for design, development and implementation of industrial engineering initiatives.
  • Developed strategies for increasing efficiency of production processes, such as reducing costs and improving quality.
  • Identified areas where automation could improve efficiency while ensuring safety standards are met.

Senior Consultant

Synchronigroup
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Led project management consulting initiatives for small businesses, spearheaded the establishment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), standardized procedures and processes, and cultivated strong client relationships
  • Actively sought out opportunities for continuous improvement and worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Handled complex problems and issues by understanding root cause of issue and implementing solutions.
  • Provided strategic guidance to clients on best practices for business operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the organization to ensure alignment of objectives.

Industrialization Project Manager

Tenneco Inc
Queretaro, Mexico
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw the installation and setup of machinery and equipment, managed contractors, coordinated with supply chain teams, identified and mitigated risks, and maintained strong customer relationships
  • Ensured precise execution, led a diverse team, and fostered collaboration.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.

Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager

Marelli
Saltillo, Mexico
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Led the development and execution of the manufacturing and maintenance strategy, implemented SAP PM Module for Maintenance Management, achieved zero major non-conformities on the IATF Audit, maintained warehouse inventory accuracy, raised OEE, optimized processes, and managed facility expansion and transition.

Regional Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Tenneco
Aguascalientes and Puebla, Mexico
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Provided visionary leadership and direction to teams across four facilities, spearheaded the innovation of PFMEA Procedure, developed and evaluated maintenance plans, achieved manufacturing and launch successes, managed complex multi-facility initiatives, and maintained strong customer relationships.

Business Unit and Facilities Manager

Benteler Automotive
Puebla, Mexico
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Managed and coordinated Maintenance, Facilities, Manufacturing, and Operations, implemented preventive maintenance plan, spearheaded safety improvements, managed overhead crane replacement, achieved MTTR reduction, secured quality and compliance certifications, and maintained environmental responsibility.

Engineering and Maintenance Manager

ShapeCorp
Queretaro, Mexico
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Pioneered the creation and development of the maintenance department, coached technicians to engineers, led plant launches, introduced technological advancements, achieved operational efficiency and quality control, and attained industry certifications.

Controls Leader

Centerline Windsor
Windsor, Canada
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Specialized in CL Flex Fast and Pedestal Welders, served as a Service Field Engineer, implemented preventive maintenance plan, spearheaded safety improvements, managed overhead crane replacement, achieved MTTR reduction, secured quality and compliance certifications, and maintained environmental responsibility.

Education

PMP and IPMA Certifications -

Tecnologico de Monterrey
02.2024

Six Sigma Black Belt -

HCD
11.2020

Lean Production -

Technische Universität München
05.2020

Applied Scrum for Agile Project Management -

University of Maryland
03.2020

AWS CWI and CWE Certification -

METWELD
02.2020

GMAW CWE and CWI Training Certification -

Metweld
02.2020

MIG Welding -

Metweld
10.2019

DX200 FSU and Maintenance -

Yaskawa Mexico
08.2019

DX200 Basic and Advanced Programming -

Yaskawa Mexico
07.2019

Top Management Diploma -

Tecnologico de Monterrey
12.2017

Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor -

Universidad del Valle de Mexico
12.2012

Skills

  • PLC Programming (Allen Bradley Rs Logix 500, Rs Logix 5000, General Electric Proficy)
  • Robot Programming (Yaskawa Dx100, Dx200 Fanuc IRB, IRC)
  • GMAW Welding (Miller Autocontinuum, Autoaxcess Lincoln Electric Powerwave Fronius TPSi)
  • Exhaust Manufacturing
  • GD&T
  • Project Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Core Tools
  • Resistance Welding (MEDAR MFDC, Bosch Rexroth)
  • Industrial Automation
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Cost-Reduction Strategies
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Personal Information

Nationality: Mexican

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Industrial Engineering Manager

Stellantis
11.2023 - Current

Senior Consultant

Synchronigroup
01.2023 - 11.2023

Industrialization Project Manager

Tenneco Inc
02.2022 - 01.2023

Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager

Marelli
09.2020 - 12.2021

Regional Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Tenneco
06.2018 - 09.2020

Business Unit and Facilities Manager

Benteler Automotive
12.2016 - 05.2018

Engineering and Maintenance Manager

ShapeCorp
01.2013 - 12.2016

Controls Leader

Centerline Windsor
01.2012 - 12.2013

PMP and IPMA Certifications -

Tecnologico de Monterrey

Six Sigma Black Belt -

HCD

Lean Production -

Technische Universität München

Applied Scrum for Agile Project Management -

University of Maryland

AWS CWI and CWE Certification -

METWELD

GMAW CWE and CWI Training Certification -

Metweld

MIG Welding -

Metweld

DX200 FSU and Maintenance -

Yaskawa Mexico

DX200 Basic and Advanced Programming -

Yaskawa Mexico

Top Management Diploma -

Tecnologico de Monterrey

Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor -

Universidad del Valle de Mexico
JOSE RAMON OJEDA JIMÉNEZ