Memo De La Mora

Enterprise AI & Lean Transformation Leadership

• Architected enterprise Lean operating model: Designed and launched the new foundational Lean operating framework for the entire enterprise.
• Digital product owner of root cause AI solutions and products to resolve intricate business issues and optimize operational performance.
• Integrated AI workflows: Collaborated cross-functionally to embed adaptive AI strategies into daily operations and meet evolving business needs.
• Developed training and digital solutions for problem-solving methodologies to strengthen organizational capabilities.

Production Capacity & Scalability

• Enhanced throughput by 51%: elevated output from 6.6 to 10 for large mining truck frames per month within two months through systems thinking and rapid experimentation.
• Scaled monthly capacity by 66%: Led a Production Preparation Process (3P) event that unlocked scalable growth, surpassing 25 units per month by October.

Constraint Elimination & Setup Optimization

• Erased machining bottlenecks: Combined Product Quantity-Product Routing (PQ-PR) analysis, standardized work, and setup sequencing to clear critical constraints.
• Slashed setup times by 94%: Spearheaded a Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) workshop that dropped setup times from 4.87 hours to just 17 minutes.

Facility Optimization & Lean Transformation

• Optimized cross-campus workflow: Facilitated four site-wide 3P workshops to maximize space and asset utilization across multiple value streams.
• Projected enterprise-wide savings: Modeled future state layouts to reclaim 31,600 sq. ft. of floor space, cut operator motion by 58%, and reduce lead times by 44%.

• Spearheaded strategy deployment for spm, including development of 3-year vivid vision by vp, focused objectives and catch ball sessions across organization
• Conducted make vs. buy evaluations for current and potential product portfolios. Collaborated with engineering, quality, supply chain operations, and finance to enhance operational accountability.
• Implemented business intelligence and analytics for key SQDC metrics across value chain, enabling fact-based, real-time decision making for stakeholders
• Directed C175/3500 remanufacturing cylinder head value stream mapping in Corinth MS, with lead time reduction from 15.9 days to 7.3 days (53.8%)
• Conducted 3P event for Swivel product line that resulted in 62% reduction in sq. ft while achieving takt time and with 55% of labor
• Reduced total changeovers by 57% and setup reduction (SMED) by 20% for Hammer Unions
• Implemented single point scheduling with pull and kanban that resulted in a 35% reduction in lead time

• Collaborated with Global CI director to develop and implement electronic A3 process across company, enhancing operational efficiency
• 2021 project team leader for A3 objective of reducing the total cost of ownership of transmission using six sigma methodologies with savings of ~$8M USD for North America Land
• Project and kaizen lead for initiatives that reduced preventative maintenance costs by >$2.5M USD 2020-2021 for North America Land
• Project manager for transformational project that moved 70% of maintenance tasks to the field which significantly improved EBITA through improved field maintenance utilization and logistics cost avoidance
• Project lead for creation and roll out of new visual standard work instructions that reduced training time & improved reliability
• Coached and promoted shop floor kaizen ideas, generating over $900K in savings in 2019 through employee engagement and process improvements
• Coached and promoted shop floor kaizen action ideas that generated savings of >$900K USD in 2019
• North America Land Continuous Improvement Leader

• Continuous Improvement Leader/Value Analysis Value Engineering Lead
• Managed continuous improvement projects and facilitated kaizen events (> $1.5M USD, 2017-2018)
• Facilitated value analysis/value engineering sessions resulting in cost reductions exceeding $5M in 2019
• Managed continuous improvement projects and facilitated kaizen events, achieving savings over $1.5M from 2017-2018
• Developed and facilitated lean simulation using Lego to train over 800 employees on lean concepts
• Developed and facilitated lean simulation with Lego to enhance lean concept training for over 800 employees

• Facilitated yearly Hoshin-Kanri/Strategy Deployment with leadership across multiple sites to align annual priorities
• Designed lean systems and layout for new facility in Oklahoma City from concept through to implementation
• Implemented and sustained the entire lean program for four different maintenance/machining facilities across North America
• Constantly achieved over one million dollars in lean savings for the company year over year (> $5 million USD)
• Achieved 15% reduction in non-destructive testing and machine costs for Denver location, saving over $500k annually
• Led and collaborated on 50+ lean projects, generating approximately $15 million USD in savings over 5 years
• North America Land Continuous Improvement Champion

• Oversaw disassembly, non-destructive testing, maintenance, and assembly operations with increasing responsibility
• Led a team of up to 30+ mechanical technicians that improved reliability (MTBF) by 10% on downhole technologies
• Reduced field failures by designing mistake proof devices that ensured equipment was in tolerance prior to shipping
• Reduced field failures by designing mistake-proof devices that ensured equipment was in tolerance prior to shipping
• Implemented remanufacturing processes on multiple components to enhance cost-effectiveness of service delivery
• Oversaw maintenance operations to enhance efficiency and reliability.