HÉCTOR TIRADO-GUZMÁN

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MANUFACTURING MANAGER/ENGINEER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished manufacturing and process improvement professional with 15+ years of experience managing and streamlining operations for medical devices, custom molders, and electronics manufacturing industries.

Talented project manager, recognized for facilitating strategic startup, growth, and revitalization initiatives.

Effective communicator and relationship manager, with exceptional leadership and skills.

Consistently improve production processes and systems, resulting in multi-million dollar profitability and peak performance.

Designed tools and dies improving extrusion products’ quality and production standards.

Team builder and problem solving maker recognized in the solution of mayor manufacturing quality issues.

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Areas of expertise include: Absorbable Suture Extrusion Plastics Tubing Extrusion Injection Molding & Injection Blow Molding Team Leadership & Training Medical Devices Process Improvement Facility Startups Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance Safety Awareness New Product Launches Business Development Project Management Workflow Optimization Lean Manufacturing Statistical Process Control 5’s Project Management Electronics and Power Electricity Hydraulic and Pneumatic Machine Shop

TRAINER AND INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

NATIONAL ONLINE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE • 2015 – Present

Faculty Member teaching online course on Project Management (MBA 5240), E-Commerce BUAD 2030, & Capstone Business Simulations-Capsim. Certified in Canvas Online Platform

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CENTER, Puerto Rico 2012 – Present

Faculty Member teaching courses on Operations Management (MANA 4004) and Strategic Management (MANA 4009), and Effective Communications for Managers (MANA 4000).

METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Puerto Rico 2000 – Present

Faculty Member teaching courses on Networking and Electronics: LAN & WAN. Computer repairs (CRAN 207, CRAN 208, CRAN 211, CRAN 209), Operating Systems (CRAN 204), and Electronics (CRAN 201). Computer applications (COIS 1130, COSC 111), Project Management.(MGT 450), Effective communication for managers, and Computers for educators.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Puerto Rico 2000 – Present

Faculty Member teaching course on Business Administration, Technology Management (CIS 564), E-Business (EBUS 500), and Operations (EBUS 580).

Certified on Classroom Online Platform

INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Puerto Rico 2000 – 2003

Faculty Member teaching courses on Information Technology-Microprocessors, Logic Circuits, Computers architectures.

SDT Training Center/Softek, Puerto Rico 2004

Project Team Member & Trainer in the implementation of a customized Call Center software (SIRCs) to the Family department of the Government of Puerto Rico.

METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Puerto Rico 2003

Advanced Technology Training Center Administrator for professional certifications (Microsoft, BICSI, and Enterasys Network)

RENTAQ CORP. Puerto Rico

Entrepreneur of a CyberCafe having Computers systems and accessories sales.

Teaching eight different courses such as: Computer, Internet, Web design, Power Point, Excel, Word. Photoshop, Dreamweaver, PC repair and configuration.

Computer Repair Service

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS CONSULTANT, Various Locations, Puerto Rico 2006-2012

Served as an E-Commerce Consultant for small businesses. Primarily acting as a main validation consultant for a firm located in China. Trained businesses on how to implement e-business/e-commerce practices.

Planned and managed project, resources, and validation processes in an effective and timely manner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electronics and Automation Industry:

MSL, INC., Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Provider of electronics manufacturing services including inkjet cartridges automation manufacturing for Hewlett Packard in Aguadilla.

Automation Manufacturing Supervisor 2002-2005

Managed automation lines for production of inkjet cartridges dedicated for Hewlett Packard products.

Contributed to company’s operational startup and hiring, training of personnel (technicians, material handlers, etc.), and building of irregular shift.

Lead the installation, validation, and startup of the automation machines, supervising a team of Technicians and Engineers.

Managed the automation lines (Hivas 6, Canvas and Lava) assuring adherence to production schedule and preventive maintenance program.

Responsible for the corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, customer complaints, investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement of the automation modules.

Implemented a Technical Documentation area with reference material (manuals, blueprints, instructions, and equipment’s and process records).

Initiated a Continuous Improvement program for automation lines

Implemented a Spare Part inventory control system

Facilitated a 15% increase in productivity of inkjet cartridges; recognized for Best Production Standard Line.

Successfully completed a personnel certification program in a short period of time and launched an irregular working shift.

SIECOR OF PUERTO RICO, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 1996-1998

Manufacturing of Telecommunication devices.

Manufacturing Manager

Managed all aspects of new plastics department (startup, compliance, manufacturing process), particularly the Injection Molding Business Unit with over 60 employees.

Launched new business unit (plastics department).

Implemented successful plan to reduce scrap rate and reduce $500K of regrind to cero storage regrind; achieved 95% of regrind consumption and 91% in scrap reduction.

Successfully transferred 20 new products from corporate facilities to Puerto Rico, including 15 injection molding machines; increased from 10 to 25 injection molding machines (Engel and Cincinnati Milacron) and assembly operations.

Recognized as an Agent of Changes, having improved company performance significantly.

Received Safety Award and ISO Re-Certification.

Medical Device Industry:

DAVIS & GECK PHARMACEUTICAL, Manati, Puerto Rico

Pharmaceutical products a surgical/medical device company

Extrusion / Project Management Engineer 2000-2002

Managed extrusion process, process improvements projects, and performance metrics associated with the manufacturing of absorbable medical sutures.

Fundamental experience in the polymerization and pelletizing processes.

Experienced in utilizing extruder machines processes and winders.

Managed the team responsible for assuring the consistency, quality and integrity of the product.

Performed preventative maintenance with purpose of sustaining the machine’s uptime, and provided engineering support for the same.

Maintained in working order the instrumentation panel with its program parameters, setup, equipment and instrumentation, and reprogramed as needed.

Created the necessary standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and documentation for my area.

Designed and implemented a packs temperature system; achieved a 30% setup time reduction.

Implemented an Automatic Core Sensor and improved yield efficiency by 10%.

Recognized for achieving High Extrusion Performance.

Assured employees adherence to the regulations applicable including FDA and OSHA.

Managed the validation process of the winder and stretch machines.

Successfully designed more efficient versions of the fixtures used for the flow process of the polyethylene sutures.

Configured the post-treatment process including cycles and stages of the temperature oven.

Revised and assured for integrity the instrument programs for the extruder’s process control.

Improved the overall preventative maintenance program for the machinery and equipment in my department.

Created departmental metric systems to collect data and build the necessary graphic indicators for departmental performance reporting and reviews.

Standardized several strength test machines to run under the most efficient program resulting in higher uniformity levels among all machines.

Contributions resulted in several process improvement initiatives that were successfully implemented.

BAXTER BENDLEY HEALTHCARE, Añasco, Puerto Rico

Pharmaceutical products (Medical Devices) manufacturing company dedicated to blood oxygenators and surgical custom packs.

Extrusion Supervisor / Project Manager 1991-1996

Managed a department with 8 extrusion machines, 12 Injection Molding Machines. Over 30 direct employees.

Redesigned and implemented the R&D process to produce taper flex tubing eliminating complex processes and intensive labor resulting in millions in cost savings.

Successfully reconfigured the extrusion line to manufacture PVC rigid tubing used for catheter containers, resulting in new product revenue for the company, and monumental costs reduction for the client, Baxter Edwards.

Achieved 30% improvement on machine utilization, equipment reliability, and over 20% scrap reduction

Seven new products transferred successfully.

Improved a 50% tooling conditions by redesigning and adapting tooling dies

Achieved 40% increase of employee participation on internal teams.

Achieved more than $5 million in positive cumulative variance.

Significantly improved quality and production standards for three high volume product lines

Implemented SPC control graphics for the extrusion process

Designed two die heads resolving the bubble defects issue in two high volume product lines

Industrial Electro-mechanic for Injection Molding and Extrusion • 1987-1991

Responsible for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of the equipment listed: extrusion machines such as Killion, injection molding machines (Van Dorn, Engel & Cincinnati Milacron), auxiliaries equipment, hot stamping machines, Detrex washing machine, chillers, thermolators (Conair), resin grinders, central distribution processing and desiccant dryers systems (Novatec), water purification (Reverse Osmosis) and other facilities and utilities issues. Custom Molder Companies for Medical Device:

COMAR OF PUERTO RICO, INC., Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Provides innovative packaging solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostic, healthcare, personal care, and retail pharmacy markets.

Plant Manager 1998-2000

Managed all facets of plant operations including manufacturing of plastics products, regulatory compliance, machine shop, facilities, customer relations, and accounts. Oversaw 67 employees and technicians and 3 area managers.

Improved facilities, clean room, and equipment significantly, bringing in compliance with law regulations.

Boosted manufacturing efficiencies 15% and machine shop conditions 50%.

HARTZEL CORP., Las Piedras, Puerto Rico

Custom molder company with 12 injection molding machines and 50+ employees; main customer was Motorola of Puerto Rico, producing plastics products and sub-assemblies for beepers manufacturing.

Operations Director 1997-1998

Managed all operational activities including facilities startup, regulatory compliance, facilities and utilities maintenance (HVAC, air compressors, chillers, power plant, etc.), manufacturing process, machine shop, and customer relationship.

Instrumental in company startup including opening of machine shop, manufacturing area, and warehouse.

Led facilities integration project for a new injection molding company.

Achieved class 100,000 optimization of control conditions for clean room and received ISO Certification.

Generated $8M in new business.

Metal Products Industry:

Jin Lee Tin Can Company- China 2010

Main validation consultant and Project Manager for Jin Lee Tin Can Company, manufacturing firm located in China

Responsible for planning and managing automation projects, validation and documentation activities related to manufacturing, troubleshooting, tooling (Dies, fixtures, materials), fitting, getting the desired performance and quality, verification of machine installation, layout, functional testing, operational qualification, process capability analysis, formal stakeholders meeting, project reports and communication.

Installation and Validation of Automated manufacturing lines for Cap and Base tin products

Startup Project Manager and Team Leader. Team consisted of Technicians, Engineers, and Suppliers

Food Industry:

Bumble Bee Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Tuna cannery

Packaging Engineer (Contractor) 2006

Responsible for the automated packaging lines. These lines included can filling machines, aerial and regular conveyors, labelling, and multi-pack thermal wrapping machines. My responsibilities included personnel management, inventory management, oversight of production activities, and troubleshooting and investigation of non-conformances.

• 20% Improvement of Wrapping machines performance

• Lean Implementation in Packaging Lines (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Rapid change over, Cycle time reduction, Waste reduction)

• Effectively addressing root causes of major deviations

• Implemented Training on Spare Part management

• Designed Operational reliability metrics dashboard (Productivity, Downtime, Scrap, Plan adherence)

EARLY CAREER ROLE

GRANGER ASSOCIATE, Aguada, Puerto Rico / Electronics Technician and Supervisor

MASCO COMMUNICATIONS, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico / Telecommunications Electronics Technician

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management - University of Phoenix, Guaynabo, PR

Bachelor of Business Administration – Management - Interamerican University, Aguadilla, PR

Associate’s Degree, Electrical Engineering & Electronics - University of Puerto Rico (RUM), Mayaguez, PR

Certifications on online learning platforms: Canvas, Classroom

Numerous leadership, manufacturing, and management courses including:

GMP, Lean Enterprise, SAP, Process Excellence, 5’S, Quality leader Process (QLP), SPC, OSHA and Safety Rules, HASAP Standards, and recently a Coaching Course for the Project Management Professional Certification

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