Manuel Zapata

• High Impact Projects to reduce cycle times, increase capacity and optimize space.
• Forecasted labor budgeting needs and presented proposals to financial department.
• Worked collaboratively with other departments to develop and implement cross-functional strategic plans, improving overall company performance.
• Calculate and compliance of KPI’s: Yield, RTY, installed capacity (earn hours / sq. ft.), COPE, MUV, Productivity, Budget, scrap rate.
• Develop strategies with multi-functional team to improve ease of work.

Major Accomplishments:

• Improving Avalus yields from 84% to 92%
• Implementation of new technologies (EO wash, Sealing process inspection automation)
• New product introduction and ramp up (Avalus Ultra)

• Generate ideas for process improvements and assess projects feasibility.
• Develop and execute action plans to address process opportunities.
• Work with external supplier and site contractors to materialize improvement ideas.
• Manufacturing process metrics follow up.
• Improve traceability and efficiency through changes in the ERP system (SAP)

Major Accomplishments:

• Introduction of new model devices in manufacturing (Evolut PRO)
• Create/Implement tissue split criteria for Corevalve/EvolutR devices
• Tissue Product Transfer from Building 1 to Building 3
• Participate in the TMVR (Intrepid 1B) development project.

• Provided technical support, resolving IT issues to maximize productivity for team members.
• Delivered assistance and support for team-based IT projects.
• Completed assigned tasks ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong time management skills and commitment to project success.
• Supported IT department in handling technology rollout and maintenance.
• Develop application solutions to attend manufacturing issues / improvements