Marcela Cardenas Ruderer

Analytical operations manager with extensive experience in quality engineering and process improvement within the automotive industry. Successful in overseeing manufacturing processes, developing operational policies, and enhancing production efficiency while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

• Slashed 50% indirect labor time and 25% direct labor time in one year by modifying layout, altering processes, and coordinating with technical management to upgrade equipment.
• Implemented best practices and directed high-performance teams for three areas to achieve organizational goals.
• Directed five team leads, three supervisors, 64 manufacturing team members, and managed 24/6 manufacturing plant functionalities to assist manufacturing activities at Process center for Toyota seats, interiors, overhead systems, and doors with a keen focus on lean manufacturing, scrap reduction, production lines optimization, 5S, safety, and ergonomics.

• Kepner, Tregoe, 8’d
• Internal auditor Iso, Ts 16949
• SPC, Fundamentals
• Plastics Injection Molding Training

• Operations Manager, E-Controls, San Antonio, TX, 09/24, Present, Manage day-to-day operations to ensure processes run smoothly and efficiently., Establish and enforce operational policies and procedures., Track performance indicators and evaluate data to identify areas for improvement., Oversee budgeting and allocate resources efficiently to maximize cost-effectiveness.
• Quality Manager, E-Controls, San Antonio, TX, 02/22, 09/24, Governing quality department overseeing the complete plant for the 3 departments, IMPCO, E-Controls and E-Thium., Developing audits on production floor to validate failures (RTF) from systems within the process affecting throughput and Quality., Following customer complaints and drive them to closure.
• Production Manager / Superintendent, Door Assembly Line, Injection Molding and Headliners, International Automotive Components, Arlington, TX, 05/19, 01/22, Steer substantial efforts in managing day-to-day manufacturing priorities in accordance with launch schedule., Design and implement KPI dashboard to ensure routine goals in line with future goals., Report overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) on daily basis to increase process quality., Headed 12-team leads, five supervisors, and oversaw 24/7 manufacturing plant functions to provide assistance in daily manufacturing activities.
• Focus Factory Manager (Production Manager), Adient, San Antonio, TX, 01/17, 04/19, Managed three processes including foam, injection molding, and headliners forming/edge fold to achieve targeted goals and objectives on time., Directed, planned, and coordinated funding parameters in high-volume assembly operation environment., Administered plant process and product launch requirements as well as reduced direct/indirect labor costs by identifying redundant activities., Complied with regulatory and budgetary requirements in line with customer needs and oversaw inventory control, human resources, finance, manufacturing, engineering, machine shop/maintenance, quality, and safety/environmental prospects., Presented and briefed project plans to Toyota team about inventory, performance, and scheduling to assure customer engagement., Reduced manning/scrap by acquiring new manufacturing equipment while developing modifications to increase productivity.
• Quality Manager, Adient, San Antonio, TX, 09/14, 12/16, Analyzed, planned, and executed quality control system to ensure process improvement and continuous production of overhead assembly products in accordance with Toyota SQAM established standards., Delivered significant efforts in monitoring/improving customer scorecard performance by maintaining and preserving quality database., Reviewed reports related to quality safety vehicle issues (PPSC’s) and ensured resolution/closure with regular follow-ups and reported to senior management/corporation., Mentored, trained, and developed quality engineering staff for optimal product/organization effectiveness., Designed and implemented KPI dashboard/tendencies, IPPM’s, PPM’s, and rework (COPQ) as well as provided projections to top management., Delivered in-depth knowledge and expertise to coordinate ISO/TS 16949 certification and surveillance audits.
• Lead Quality Engineer, Adient, San Antonio, TX, 08/11, 08/14, Governed quality department (process center building) to oversee injection molding, seat and door assembly, welding, headliner forming, and foam pouring processes., Conducted MQC (Control Plan) audit on production floor to certify compliance document in line with actual production process., Administered customer/corporate equipment audits as well as assisted VA/VE and related cost savings activities., Utilized field knowledge to implement containment procedures, inspection, and product evaluation procedures., Improved processes and product quality by coordinating special projects and activities with executive management.