Miguel A. Acosta
Whitewater,WI
Summary
Results-oriented professional with strong background in manufacturing and process improvement. Proven ability to drive operational excellence and foster team collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes. Known for adaptability and focus on delivering quality results in dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Value Stream Manager
Generac Power Systems
Wisconsin, USA
04.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize value stream processes and enhance overall efficiency across multiple departments such as Engines, Paint and Transfer Switches
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives resulting in streamlined operations and reduced waste with 10% Year over Year KPI improvements
- Defined and implemented of make material flow strategy in collaboration with corporate supply chain to reduce inventories and lead times.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve adherence to best practices within value streams.
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify areas for improvement, driving sustainable change across operations.
- Promoted employee engagement by involving team members in problem-solving activities related to process improvements.
Operations and Engineering Manager
Robert Bosch Sistemas Automotrices
Juarez, Mexico
01.2013 - 04.2022
- Developed Goal deployment, long-term strategic planning, budget, capital and personnel business plan for complete department across 2 business units.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and reduce time-to-market.
- Mentored and foster professional growth within a team of 2 direct manager reports, 29 Exempts and 200+ direct hourly operators.
- External Quality improvement by implementing Quality Basics program and Continuous improvement projects.
- Greenfield development, multiyear project to define new plant layout and equipment requirements, staff hiring, competence development and extended sending plant support to secure manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.
- Performed associate career dialogs, active associate development and succession planning together with area managers.
- Risk and damage mitigation deputy; Active participation and engagement in Field service/campaign prevention, CAPA, Customer status recovery and Risk assessments.
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality standards.
Junior Manager Trainee
Robert Bosch Mexico
Germany And Mexico
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Integral manager development thru rotations among departments, production plants and international assignments in Quality, Manufacturing, Sales and Project Management
- Launch of New Product Introduction line in joint venture environment and International Cross-functional team
- Original equipment Sales and service teams in Regional Headquarters in Mexico City as coordinator of OE take outs with over 300 product transfers, execution of global availability task force of spare parts for OEMs; raising service level.
- Analyzed sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize resource allocation.
Service Call Rate Engineer SSBB
Electrolux Home Products
Juarez, Mexico
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Receiving, coding and investigating domestic and overseas customer complaints to reduce costs of repair and continuous improvement of products and processes by 10%.
Six Sigma Process and Manufacturing Engineer
R.G.Ray Corporation
Juarez, Mexico
03.2006 - 09.2010
- Coordinate activities of plant expansion project such as layout alignment, release and validation to increase plant operation capacity by adding new forming and stamping processes.
- Designed and implemented manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas
El Paso, TX05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas
El Paso, TX12-2008
Skills
- Minitab, MSA, SPC, SAP
- Risk Management
- ISO 26262 Functional Safety
- IATF 16949
- Problem Solving Attitude
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Coaching
- Resilient
Accomplishments
- Developed Greenfield plant Operations department for Automotive Electronics in Celaya Mexico across 4 years from concept to validation, release and SOP
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt
Shainin Red X Rolling Top 5
Timeline
Senior Value Stream Manager
Generac Power Systems
04.2022 - Current
Operations and Engineering Manager
Robert Bosch Sistemas Automotrices
01.2013 - 04.2022
Junior Manager Trainee
Robert Bosch Mexico
01.2011 - 01.2013
Service Call Rate Engineer SSBB
Electrolux Home Products
09.2010 - 12.2010
Six Sigma Process and Manufacturing Engineer
R.G.Ray Corporation
03.2006 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas