MARCELO CAZALA
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North Canton, Ohio 44720
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. Project manager with ten years of international automotive and
industrial experience in various areas such as supply chain,
packaging, purchasing, manufacturing and program launches.
. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with proven success driving projects to
completion.
. Global mindset, experience managing projects with cross-functional
teams and diverse cultures.
. Fluent in Spanish with extensive experience within and knowledge of
Latin American.
Professional Experience & Accomplishments
The Timken Company, Canton Ohio
2008 - Present
Sr. Project Manager - Packaging
- Executed Black Belt Project redesigning the supply chain of
imported products from Wuxi China to the USA.
. Financial result: cost savings of $600,000/year.
- Led the Global Packaging organization in the implementation of
SAP during multiple "waves" supporting USA, Mexico, China,
Argentina and Brazil plants.
- Quality Lead for packaging events globally, utilizing 8D
process.
- Team lead in continuous improvements, kaizen events &
application of lean tools.
. Redesign of over engineered packaging resulting in a 30%
cost savings
. Enhanced the packaging for Aerospace bearings globally,
improving quality.
. Investigated and enhanced the Global Packaging Data Base
system.
. Standardization of material specification and testing
procedures globally.
. Development of standard work.
- Sourcing and development of domestic and international
suppliers.
. Brazil, Europe, India and China
- Hold suppliers accountable for their quality, service and
contractual agreements.
- Responsible for all large bore, wind energy products, and new
product development.
- Member of the integration core team of M & A.
The Timken Company, Canton Ohio
2006 - 2008
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
- Lead the SI&OP meetings on major product lines.
- Executed Lean Six Sigma Green belt project by redesigning
inefficient supply chains resulting in savings of $120K per
year.
. Eliminated waste of materials, movements and inventory.
- Managed the supply chain of multiple product lines and
suppliers.
. $10 million spend
- Drove inventory reductions to meet business plan objectives.
- Project lead for SAP implementation Wave 3, purchased parts (USA
& Romania).
. Analyze and validate part information and master data loads
- Drove Standardization and developed standard work procedures for
Supply Chain analyst globally.
- Investigated opportunities for supply chain improvements and
lead projects to completion.
Material Handling Systems, Rochester Hills, Michigan & Mexico
2001 - 2006
Project Manager
- Manager of Daimler Chrysler's PT 2006 international packaging
program.
- Accountable for meeting or exceeding cost, quality and timing
objectives.
- Material handling supply chain setup and launch for Chrysler
U.S.A. and Mexico.
- Managed $20 million annually in DCX material handling
purchasing.
- Developed the supply chain for delivering vehicle components to
the assembly line with hundreds of suppliers.
- Led program scope development, project definition and design,
sourcing, qualifying and managing suppliers, and budgets.
- Supplier performance monitoring to ensure quality and timing,
including onsite inspections, PSO support and issue resolution.
- Worked extensively in Saltillo and Toluca, Mexico assembly
plants as well as other fabricators and OEM's throughout the
USA, Mexico and Canada.
- On site Production Launch lead. 2003 Dodge Ram, 2004-2006 PT
Cruiser programs in Mexico.
- Recruited, interviewed, contracted and managed engineers in
Mexico
- CI - project: Re-design and implementation of DR Heavy Duty
Axle Pack.
. Result: Savings of $3.5M on the Front & Rear Axles per
year.
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
1998-2001
Parts Engineer
North American Export & Logistics Management Department
- Responsible for maintaining the supply chain of export
production parts for Ford Motor Company's affiliate plants in
Argentina, Brazil, China, Australia and Japan.
- Managing JIT process for approximately 1200 production parts.
- Analyze shortages, authorization of material expedites & air
freight.
- Liaison between the foreign affiliate assembly plants and their
supply base.
- Launch support of export consolidation packaging plant (RGL) in
Detroit
Education 2009 - Malone University Canton, Ohio
Master of Business Administration
1997 - Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti,
Michigan Bachelors of Business Administration
- International Marketing
- Spanish Business Minor
Training/Certifications
CI - Overview: Lean, 6Sigma, DfSS, Lean 101: Intro & Overview
TQMS Lean 102: Cultural Transformation
CI - Lean 6Sigma Green Belt & Leadership
CI - Lean 6Sigma Black Belt Lean 103: Eight Step Problem
PMP - Examining Project Management Solving
Mastering Workplace Performance Standards of Business Ethics
(yearly)