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Manuel Vega Sr.

Manuel Vega Sr.

Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing Operations and Strategic Management
Tracy,Ca.

Summary

To whom it may concern, I’ve worked in various leadership positions within operations, high/low volume Mfg, global logistics, production control, quality as well as supply chain SCM and global op. My current experience and dedication will help create a sound business model that is key to future success. All PMD’s communicate I've met or exceeded expectations and was considered a role model to the core values. If given the opportunity, I can lead and teach the team the necessary skills and process steps that will help Lam become the best in the industry with true dedication and with a committed mindset. Key Contributions: I have over 33 years’ experience in; Supply Chain, Operations leadership globally, Manufacturing, Quality Leadership and Global Lean Manufacturing. I pride myself as a result driven leader with extensive experience in meeting supply chain, manufacturing, and production commitments. I can manage complex, large scale project introductions, transitions and conduct training where needed. I enjoy the challenge in implementing process improvements at the optimal level. My communications skills and adaptable training abilities are very effective across organizations, both formally and informally. Current professional status: 1989 to Present (until 4/3/23) Remote Factory Strategic Commodity Manager Lead (Reliant Global) Sr. Quality Staff Eng (Development) Global Supply Chain Engr.- SQAD Global Packaging and Crating Manager and designer Experience/Certifications: Operation Manufacturing and Assy. Manager (High Tech Equipment) Global Logistics specialist, Packaging Design Eng., Operation Lean Mfg, Clean room specialist, Material Management supplier development in; Electrical Mechanical Assembly, Test, Design and Quality Inspection and Global Training. Material movement, Warehousing, Material planning and scheduling Global cost savings strategist/material reduction management. Supplier Staff Engineer, Quality Material Tech., Quality Management Auditor Global sourcing, Product transitioning and Project management Global Lean direction and manufacturing process Certified Quality process inspector.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Strategic Commodity Manager Globel

Lam Research
2019.12 - 2023.04
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Worked with over Number domestic and international suppliers to obtain Type and Type materials.
  • Monitored Type department on efficiency of process and quality of goods delivered.
  • Recommended award of purchase contracts for Type items.
  • Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
  • Oversaw total cost of ownership reduction strategies.
  • Applied demand-driven material resource planning strategies throughout supply chain network.
  • Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
  • Evaluated proposals from up to Number vendors to determine most favorable option.
  • Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
  • Negotiated and finalized contracts with optimized pricing structures and delivery timetables.
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Reduced inventory costs and increased inventory turnover rates by implementing Type system.
  • Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Sr Manager Transition/Capabilities and Knowledge

Lam Research Corp
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Implemented productivity benchmarks across all departments to maximize company revenue.
  • Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
  • Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
  • Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives.
  • Analyzed revenue distribution, bank reconciliations and account analysis documents to execute month-end closing.
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Produced staffing matrix to provide adequate coverage of department.

Support Quality Engineer

Lam Research Corp
Fremont, CA
2010.Dec - 2015.Dec
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Manager Corporate Packaging and Design Global

Lam Research Corp
12.2010 - 12.2014
  • Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
  • Conducted basic repairs of vacuum sealers, pallet jacks and lifts to keep equipment properly cleaned and maintained.
  • Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
  • Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
  • Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
  • Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
  • Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management, and cleaning.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
  • Managed job performance of warehouse personnel to encourage steady and productive workflow.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
  • Used pallet jacks to safely move Number pounds of product and materials.
  • Interacted with inspection department to address and resolve packaging issues.
  • Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
  • Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards, and product hygiene standards.
  • Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Checked meters and interpreted readings to assess functionality of gas retrieval systems.
  • Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $Amount.

Production Control Specialist

Lam Research Corp
Fremont, CA
12.2006 - 12.2009
  • Coordinated with inventory managers to plan deliveries around production schedules.
  • Monitored inventory use and adjusted inventory control techniques.
  • Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
  • Prepared job order documents and gave timely approvals.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor & Logistics

Lam Research Corp
05.1989 - 12.2006
  • Operated Type and Type machinery to load and unload Type and Type products and merchandise.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Managed team of Number production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Analyzed and created reports to determine profit margins, trends and inventory levels.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Created informative documents with Software to provide clear direction to employees on how to produce, package and label products.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Coached, trained and mentored Number associates to maximize performance by Number% and meet productivity goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure best pricing and quality of components.
  • Established Number Type and Type management plans, policies and procedures to reduce operating budget by Number%.
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.

Education

Certificate - Critical Crate Design, Testing And Logistics

Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, CA
07.2006

No Degree - Materials Science Certificate MRP/ERP

Cogswel Colleges Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Set Organizational Policies
  • Financial Statements
  • Database Development
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Business Management Principles
  • Employment Law
  • Financial Management
  • Influencing and Negotiating
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Cargo Loading and Handling
  • Property Storage Management
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Quality Standards
  • Environmental Policy
  • Contract Law
  • Engineering Principles
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Greet Guests
  • Control of Expenses
  • Budget Administration
  • Manage Budgets
  • Graphic Design
  • Warehousing Functions
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Manage Contracts
  • Train Employees
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Coordinate Events
  • Cost Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Business Performance Management
  • Operations Planning
  • Process Payments
  • Benefits and Compensation Management
  • Equipment Decommissioning
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Court Procedures
  • Managing Parts
  • Public Health
  • Data Protection
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Managing Digital Media
  • Managing Forms
  • Strategic Planning
  • Managing on Boarding
  • Managing Program Activities
  • Legal Research
  • Logistics Support Services
  • Government Missions
  • Organizational Improvements
  • Materials Processing
  • Sell Products
  • Logistics Operations Management
  • Business Process
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Managing Vendors
  • Manage Profitability
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Waste Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Configuration and Management
  • Public Relations
  • Budgeting and Resource Management
  • Business Process Modeling
  • Manage Inventory
  • Government Policy
  • Precious Metals
  • Statistics
  • Physics
  • Accounting

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
  • Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
  • Supervised team of Number staff members.
  • Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Certification


  • Packaging and Testing Training (CalPy) 2006
  • Certified leaning 6 sig (HICS) - 2015
  • Lean Strategies and inventory controls (peak) 2018

Accomplishments

Through his outsourcing prowess the company was able to manage remote factories worldwide to provide on time delivery of 95% to commit with 100% with three days achieving year over year cost reductions of 3-5%. This contributed to reducing Days Sales Outstanding, profit straight to the bottom line while providing significant customer trust resulting in Lam’s selection as tool of record for their future business

Additional Information

On a professional level I am always dedicated to my craft. I am known to have a treasure trove of experience at all levels from Engineering Process, to Manufacturing/Quality, and also from a strategic and business role as well. I was recently told by my direct manager (director) “I have never seen Manny shy away from a challenge, and his personality is such that he will always dive in and use any tool at his disposal to ensure he ask, until I accomplish his task” I am a dedicated team player that not only makes sacrifices to ensure the success of his Customer, but also the success of his colleagues and employees.

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Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Timeline

Lead Strategic Commodity Manager Globel

Lam Research
2019.12 - 2023.04

Sr Manager Transition/Capabilities and Knowledge

Lam Research Corp
12.2015 - 12.2019

Support Quality Engineer

Lam Research Corp
2010.Dec - 2015.Dec

Manager Corporate Packaging and Design Global

Lam Research Corp
12.2010 - 12.2014

Production Control Specialist

Lam Research Corp
12.2006 - 12.2009

Manufacturing Production Supervisor & Logistics

Lam Research Corp
05.1989 - 12.2006

Certificate - Critical Crate Design, Testing And Logistics

Cal Poly

No Degree - Materials Science Certificate MRP/ERP

Cogswel Colleges Sunnyvale
Manuel Vega Sr.Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing Operations and Strategic Management