Carlos Luis Chavez Veleta

email: acvufo@r.postjobfree.com

General Information

Age: 45 Cell phone: +52-161*-***-****

Marital Status: Divorced Address: F Montes de Oca

Passport No.: E13125082 City: Cd Juarez, Chih

Objective

Abilities and Aptitudes Develop Kaizen in a World Class Manufacturing Company

Education

Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua II Jan 1991 - Jun 1995

Chihuahua, Chih.

Industrial Engineering

Languages

English and Spanish fluent.

Portuguese business conversation.

Work Experience

Volvo Construction Equipment Aug 2011 - Dec 2015 Shippensburg, PA

Region Americas Lean Expert : Chain value administration and Lean manufacturing-VPS implementation. Support and lead black belt and Kaizen projects according P&L business needs and through Supply Chain process-Value stream mapping. Identification of projects to drive improved efficiency through improved costs and better equipment utilization. Responsible for delivering operational results through high impact lean projects at key suppliers which support the breakthrough improvement of the full value system, sharing best practices and supporting Purchasing and supplying management improvements. Utilize Lean tools as part of the ongoing process to review project opportunities. Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC in a continuous basis. Zero defects, Autonomation (Jidoka), Cultural change, Kanban, Takt Time, JIT, SMED, 5’S, Poka Yoke, Andon system, Standard work & TPM implementation. One piece flow and people in motion implementation. Kaizen Blitz Event, continuous improvement and change agent. PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Control Plan, 8D and ISO/TS 16949. Continuous learning strategy, cross training, coaching and mentoring. Gemba walks develop and deployment. Defining Value versus Non value. Principles of empowerment, employee training and development. Roadmap development and deployment to define company values, to create a singular vision and to chart a direction for growth. Kaizen Blitz and Action plans development.

Springs Window Fashions Jul 2005 - Aug 2011

Tijuana, BC.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager: North America blind manufacturer leader with sales over $600MM. Key performance metrics implemented according P&L business needs-Value stream mapping. Lean Manufacturing-TPS implementation. Cellular and lean manufacturing concept, Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC in a continuous basis, One piece flow and people in motion implementation. Zero defects, Autonomation (Jidoka), Cultural change, Kanban, Takt Time, JIT, Pull system, SMED, 5’S, Poka Yoke, Andon system, Standard work & TPM implementation. Design, development and implementation of teamwork. Go and See (Gemba). Leadership Business vision, mission, values, strategies and goals, including resource allocation, execution and metrics. Defining Value Versus Non value. Continuous Improvement and Change agent. Principles of empowerment, employee training and development, instructional goals, skills assessment, continuous learning strategy, cross training, coaching and mentoring. Control Plan, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8’D, and ISO/TS 16949. Kaizen Blitz Events. C-TPAT implementation. Action plans development and follow up.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Apr 2003 - Jul 2005

Cd. Juarez, Ch.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager: General Motors wire harness launch and mass production ramp up. One-piece flow and people in motion implementation. Lean Manufacturing Implementation. Value stream mapping. Cost savings activites. Control Plan, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8’D and ISO/TS 16949 implementation. Customer Service Support in Mishiwaka Plant for Six months. Continuosly improve manufacturing cost.TPS, 5’S SMED, kanban, andon system, takt time and poka yoke implementation. Value stream mapping and Kaizen Blitz Events. C-TPAT implementation. Action plans development and follow up.

Delphi Corporation Packard Electric Plant #9 Dec 2000 - Apr 2003

Cd. Juarez, Ch.

Manufacturing Manager: Kanban System for Toyota Motor and Yamada’s workshop to improve manufacturing process. TPS and Key performance metrics implemented. Manufacturing cellular concept and TPS manufacturing implementation. Value stream mapping. Continuously improve manufacturing cost and cost savings activities. Control Plan, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8'D, and ISO/TS16949 implementation. Teamwork implementation (Self-guided teams).

Delphi Corporation Packard Electric Plant #11 May 1996 - Dec 2000

Cd. Juarez, Ch.

Lead Prep Supervisor.: Mercedes Benz ML 320 launch and implementation on scheduled time and 15% investment reduction. Business Plan Manufacturing Engineering development and implementation using lean manufacturing concepts. Experience in Lead Prep and Final Assembly. Customer Service in Muncie, Indiana. Value stream mapping, Control Plan, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8'D, and QS 9000 implementation. Teamwork implementation, Kaizen Blitz Events.

Software knowledge Engineering knowledge

-Project Management. -Lean Manufacturing. - People in motion.

-Excel. -One-piece flow. - Lay Out Design.

-Power Point. -Engineering Changes Coordination. - Time Studies.

-Autocad. -PFMEA Elaboration. - Flow Chart Process.

-Corell Draw. -Manufacturing System Design. - Control Plan.

-Mini Tab. -Value Stream Analysis. - Labor Efficiency.

References

To be proporcionated at interview request.

Key strengths include: Leading a team, collaborative problem solving, maintaining, organized and focused goal oriented approach and being extremely motivated. I have strong interpersonal skills and truly enjoy coaching and motivating employees for success in the workplace. Innovative and results oriented with 20 years experience in TPS, Lean manufacturing, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, HR Management Advanced Engineering, Six sigma methodology, DMAIC, Project management business transfer, New business planning and development, Starts production, Deployment and Management Balanced Scorecard and Project Evaluation Plan, Project Management, Finance, Value vs Non-value, Machinery and Equipment installation, Supplier Management. Leadership Business vision, mission, values, strategies and goals, including resource allocation, execution and metrics. Exceptional communicator with strong negotiation skills and problem solving. Demonstrated ability to increase profits and revenues, overhead and labor costs reduced. Improving processes and creating a positive work environment. Critical strong thinking with proven success, multiple responsibilities in high projects handling on changing environments. Change agent and Roadmap development and deployment to define company values, to create a singular vision and to chart a direction for growth.

E x t r a c u r r i c u l a r a c t i v i t i e s

2nd, 3rd & 4th Engineering Week Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua II

March 18-21, 1992 “Excellence: The Goal “

March 3 - 6, 1993 “World Class Manufacturing”

March 9-12, 1994 “Lean Manufacturing “

KAIZEN

Mar 20 - 24, 1996, World Class Advisors.

LEADER IN ACTION

Jun 15 - 20, 1995, Ingenieria de Mejoramiento.

POTENTIAL FAILUREMODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS (PFMEA)

Aug 20 - 24, 1998, DELPHI Technical Center.

STADISTIC PROCESS CONTROL (SPC)

Oct 5 - 9, 1999, DELPHI Technical Center.

TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE (TPM)

Dec 14 - 18, 2000, DELPHI Technical Center.

ADVANCED PLANING QUALITY PRODUCT (APQP)

Mar 6 - 10, 2000, DELPHI Technical Center.

PRODUCTION PART APPROVED PROCESS (PPAP)

May 11 - 15, 2000, DELPHI Technical Center.

SINGLE MINUTE EXCHANGE DIE (SMED)

Apr 17 - 21, 2000, DELPHI Technical Center.

TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM (TPS)

Feb 8 - 12, 2000, DELPHI Technical Center.

LEAN MANUFACTURING

Jun 11 - 15, 2001, DELPHI Technical Center.

ISO/TS 16949

Jan 3 - 7, 2003, DELPHI Technical Center.

CUSTOM-TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C-TPAT)

Sept 10 - 14, 2007 CI-Training

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