LUIS A. VASQUEZ

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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT / OPERATIONS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Results driven director of engineering, manufacturing and operations director with more than 15 years experience in the direction, leadership and management of major Engineered/Service/Manufacturing operations and global supply chains. Expertise in Six Sigma, Lean Implementation and cost reduction initiatives through continuous improvement methods.

Outstanding communication, organization and analytical abilities. Consistently surpass all revenue goals and corporate expectations. Optimize operational performance and create a performance-focused culture. Develop talent and build top-caliber teams capable of taking operations to the next level of success. Full P&L accountability. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Operations & Resource Management Industrial/Mgmt Systems Engineering Global Supply Chain Management

Key Project/Program Administration Cont. Improvement Management Strategic Planning; Cost/Execution PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IMI Group, Precision Engineering Division, Norgren Kloehn – Las Vegas, NV Public Company; Multiple Global Sites; IMI Plc; Engineered Solutions, Life Sciences / Medical. DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS (MANUFACTURING, SAFETY, QUALITY, SUPPLY CHAIN AND LEAN) 2014 – Present

Led the operational transformation of functional teams to work towards common goals and objectives in a collaborative team based problem solving environment (PDCA).

Served as change agent to introduce/implement continuous improvement/problem solving Lean/Quality tools.

Focused on strong, dependable execution by building/developing hiring talent/teams. (People, Process, Tools)

Led operational/manufacturing support to the new product development process, utilizing the methods of Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Selected Achievements

42% improvement on Customer On Time Delivery over a period of 60 days (arrears of $.5M to less than $5k).

Delivered a 20% improvement in the Operation’s Lean Assessment Score for all 10 key element areas.

Developed and implemented work content models based on forecasting that provided a 14% productivity improvement (H1 over H2). Roper Industries, Compressor Controls Corporation – Des Moines, IA Public Company; Multiple Global Sites; ROP; Engineered Solutions, Controls /Energy (Oil & Gas) DIRECTOR, GLOBAL PROJECT EXECUTION (AMERICAS/ASIA PACIFIC REGIONS) 2013 – 2014

Promoted to lead Project Execution group comprised of 3 functional areas: Project Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain (Operations) for one of two Global Regions.

Successfully led and implemented complete value stream mapping effort improving the way the company delivered solutions to customers (multiple global sites, multiple functions). Selected Achievements

Targeted variability driven by unclear/lack of processes, no clear roles and responsibilities, complexity and low customer intimacy in project execution by taking on a complete system wide project execution change.

Developed playbook, trained global teams. Implemented key performance indicators held teams accountable.

Achieved clear, consistent, quick and nimble project execution: 14% Improvement for On Time Delivery; project cycle time reduction

(26 wks. To 6 wks.), a 20% reduction in applied engineering hrs. and greater quality and profitability.

Achieved customer centricity through meaningful/designed touch points: 18% improvement on Net Promoter Score. DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (QUALITY, FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS) 2012 – 2013

Led Global Solutions Quality across the entire value chain including order processing, project execution (Operations-control panel assembly, wiring /Supply Chain-Material planning and procurement) through commissioning (Factory acceptance tests, Warehouse, Shipping and Logistics). Managed Facilities in 12 different countries across 4 continents. Selected Achievements

Implemented and trained on continuous improvement tools for Quality related issues that improved customer response time by 60%

(lead time) and eliminated non repeat issues by 70% (strong 8D implementation).

Supply chain activities (negotiation, kaizen events, supplier selection/scorecards and rationalization) provided 8.5% sustainable productivity with global supply base.

Improved inventory turns by 4X through strong global supply strategy, supplier base contracts (VMI’s, EPEI)

Eliminated rework and achieved 80% reduction on punch list items for Factory acceptance tests through six sigma principles (DMAIC). Union Pacific – Omaha, NE

Public Company; 46,000+ employees; UNP; Transportation/Railroad industry DIRECTOR, VALUE ENGINEERING - TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP - ENGINEERING GROUP 2011 – 2012

Provided vision, support and leadership in Value Engineering; maximized engineering capabilities and overall efficacy of the System Engineering and Regional Engineering workforce.

Identified opportunities and integrated continuous improvement throughout the Engineering function, strengthening safety, quality and productivity of Engineering Operations, corporate wide. Selected Achievements

Trained key engineering resources on a monthly basis on continuous improvement tools and new UP Way Program.

Developed and implemented SOP templates for key engineering maintenance tasks throughout the network base model for unit- based maintenance for objective resource, and material loading for Preventive Engineering tasks. PAGE TWO LUIS A. VASQUEZ

Schneider Electric – Lincoln, NE

Recognized world leader in electricity and automation management, Schneider Electric provides comprehensive solutions combining software, communication and services. Progressively promoted to positions of increased responsibility and accountability. DIRECTOR, ADVANCE MANUFACTURING 2010 - 2011

Direct 6 corporate groups within the U.S. and internationally in Canada and Mexico, including Fabrication Resources, Tooling Resources, Packaging, Welding/Powder Metal, and Moldflow Analysis; aimed at improving the total capability, performance and productivity of Schneider Electric’s fabricated component supply chain.

Controlled asset and capital budget of $3M/year for fabricated component supply case tools. Selected Achievements

Developed technical strategy that delivered $42M in rebalance spend and $7.1M in productivity savings.

Improved total capability of fabricated component supply chain comprised of core technology experts and significant process owners in molding (thermoplastics/thermosets), stamping, and sheet metal. DIRECTOR, INDUSTRIAL EXCELLENCE 2009 - 2010

Managed and maintained direct oversight of 3 key corporate groups within the North America Global Supply Chain: Supplier Development (Six Sigma Black Belts), Schneider Production System (Lean Masters), and Fabrication Resource (Significant Process Owners).

Selected Achievements

Delivered $8.1M in labor savings and $4.5M in other variable savings

Delivered 18.5% annual improvement for 13 plants assessed through SPS scorecard (Lean assessments/gap plans)

Produced a $7.5M savings through deployment of core technology experts. MANUFACTURING IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER 2008 - 2009

Managed Fabrication Resource Group. Oversaw planning, scheduling and implementation of strategic projects and related activities pertaining to transfer of products and product lines between existing production facilities and/or external fabricated component suppliers. Drove resource management, including manpower and materials.

Coordinated manufacturing and operational functions, including engineering, finance and supply chain management. Selected Achievements

Developed and launched strategy for knowledge management for 5 key core technologies, shared globally.

Managed elite team that delivered 10 Six Sigma projects producing $800k in corporate savings.

Delivered 21% improvement for 13 key preferred fabricated component suppliers across delivery, service and quality.

Managed teams in global supply chain that delivered $6.2M in savings across key core technologies. MANUFACTURING MANAGER; SQUARE D COMPANY 2003 - 2008

Led general operations, HR, Labor Relations, Finance and Legal in the production of high volume thermoset molded parts in a continuous 24/7 plant operation. Prepared departmental operating plans and budgets of up to $12M.

Developed and implemented programs and practices in conjunction with the SH&E Manager to ensure achievement of safety and environmental objectives (ISO 9001/ISO 14001).

Selected Achievements

Implemented safety culture that reduced accidents by 60% and leading to a 5-year all time low in lost time accidents.

Delivered 10% sustainable year-over-year productivity savings.

Led a customer-centric transformation that increased customer satisfaction reporting rates by 25%. SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER; MEXICO 2002

Expatriate assignment to the Advance Manufacturing Group. Setup new support systems for line, with a high learning curve due to nature of equipment (technology transfer). Ensured all supporting documentation/knowledge/training transferred successfully and adapted to cultural differences, while maintaining product design, quality and manufacturing process robustness. Selected Achievements

Led a lean line architecture redesign and international product transfer; delivering a $3.8M savings.

Received the People who make a Difference Award for outstanding performance and achievement. SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER; SQUARE D COMPANY 2001 MANUFACTURING ENGINEER / SUPERVISOR 1998 – 2000

EDUCATION & TECHNICAL TRAINING

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

MASTER OF SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 2007

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 1997 Six Sigma Green Belt Certification; Lean Expert; Engineering Economics; Manufacturing Systems; Production Planning; Quality Control; Work Measurements; Simulation; Database Systems; Project Management; Team Leadership; Linear & Nonlinear Programming; Plant Operations Optimization; Idea Systems; Professional Manager (PM1 - SE France); Change Management; Center for Creative Leadership training. Bilingual English/Spanish.

Computer proficient in Mac/Windows OS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAS (statistics), SPSS (statistics), Minitab (statistics), Siman/Arena (simulation), ProModel (simulation), AutoCAD, PPC (database) and QuickBASIC.

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