Engineer Manager
Resume:
Alberto Rios Willars
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Operational Excellence (OPEX) - Professional
Professional Profile
High-performing operations-management executive with international experience and expertise creating lean organizational processes, measurement systems and infrastructure to maximize business results in manufacturing operations including auto industry and heavy duty truck industry.
Essentialist thinker with +18 years of experience who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmark performance against operational KPI’s.
Compassionate bilingual communicator with strong interpersonal skills as wells as detail-oriented and highly energized team player.
Respected individual with extensive track record of delivering optimal results in high-growth environment through initiatives that yield to measurable outcomes:
-Operational improvements - Reduce hours per unit -Sustained improvements via DMAIC
-Reduced jobs cycle time - Reduce labor through job/task balancing -Process design & implementation
-Reduced lead time - Productivity gains - Adherence to corporate lean strategy
Education
2018 – 2020 Master of Science Program and Project Management with University of Michigan (US)
2015 – 2017 Daimler Certified – Lean Expert / Truck Operating System Management Expert
2016 – 2018 6S – DMAIC Methodology for Problem Solving
2008 – 2010 Master in Business Administration with Universidad Iberoamericana (MEX)
2000 Degree Obtained - Computer Systems Engineer
Areas of Expertise
Change Management
Continuous Improvement of Operational processes/Standards
Six Sigma Methodology
Negotiation, Persuasion and Communication
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Training and Leadership Development
Performance Management
Kaizen workshops
Successful strategy deployment
Operational Process Analysis
Strategic Planning and Leadership
Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
Project Planning, Executing and Implementation
Multi-Site Operations
Professional Experience
Continuous Improvement Manager Daimler - Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. – Gaffney, SC, 2016 to present
Responsible for improvement efforts and Lean implementation in the manufacturing plant especially with DMAIC 6S projects.
Oversee Lean projects which goal is to improve process efficiencies due to waste elimination and process standardization.
Function as coach/mentor for project managers running 6S projects with results that include:
-Shop floor management / visual workplace implementation to an area of +100 employees, 22 heavy duty presses, and 4 laser cutting.
-2018 project savings / +$50,000. Projects range from Logistics to Manufacturing and Engineering.
-6S DMAIC training, Error proofing, Problem solving, PDCA’s for rapid changes.
Project Manager/ Lean Expert Daimler – Detroit Diesel Corp. – Detroit, MI, 2015 – 2016
Provided ongoing operational process analysis, communicated project status and identified operational issues and constraints.
Managed project resources, progress, completion time frames while meeting operational performance targets with results that include:
-Created new manufacturing layout for 3 assembly lines employing +240 people.
-Logistics processes defined for parts supply for +24 people in 3 shifts.
-Improved lean implementation % from 59% to 65%
-Creation of value stream maps, 5 Why’s method, Material presentation, Standardized work
-Leading workshops for improvements across functional departments.
Logistic Supervisor Daimler – Detroit Diesel Corp. – Detroit, MI, 2014 – 2015
Responsible for all on site aspects of the receiving department in our engine assembly plant.
In charge of making sure that each stage of receiving processes is progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards
-Improved part shortage investigations from 8% to 35%.
-70% implementation of shop floor management in my department/team.
-Improved safety hazards identification from 10% to 35%
-Develop 100% of the standard work instructions for my staff.
Materials Supervisor Daimler – Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. – Gaffney, SC, 2011 – 2014
Assisting in running daily operations and in delivering chassis components to our all 3 chassis assembly lines..
Scheduled daily labor according to volume and manpower.
Monitored workflow and generated necessary changes to result in uninterrupted production
-Improve shipping performance by 90% by creating a process/system for daily operation.
-75% implementation of shop floor management in the materials team for a transparent operation.
-Problem solving standardized/implemented from 30% to 70%.
Materials Supervisor Daimler – Truck Manufacturing Plant. – Saltillo, MX, 2011
Assisting in running daily operations and in delivering major components to our heavy-duty truck assembly line.
Daily operation control through a robust and consistent review of SQDCM.
Monitored workflow and generated necessary changes to result in uninterrupted production
Conducted staff performance reviews, setting objectives, and identifying employee training requirements.
Monitored the performance of the warehouse staff.
Received goods deliveries and arranged for them to be logged and then stored for distribution later on.
-Improve shipping performance by 90% by creating a processes/systems for daily operation.
-75% implementation of shop floor management in the materials team for a transparent operation.
-Problem solving implemented. Improvements from 30% to 70%.
Production Supervisor Daimler – Truck Manufacturing Plant. – Saltillo, MX, 2010 – 2011
Supervise production daily operations in our heavy-duty truck assembly line.
Assume full responsibility for managing 60+ people and area team leaders
Manage manufacturing process to ensure product is delivered on time and under budget while maintaining quality standards.
Plan and execute the production schedule including human and material resources
Resolve employee relationship issues, evaluate conflicts and determine disciplinary actions
Improve efficiency of production by migrating employees and equipment to maximize utilization
-Developed a very skilled working force and leaders.
-Reinforce the use of standards and regulations across my staff to ensure quality on the station.
-Designed training programs for new employees and ongoing projects to improve effectiveness of existing staff
Process Engineer Daimler – Truck Manufacturing Plant. – Saltillo, MX, 2008 – 2010
Responsible for the creation of new assembly processes required for a plant start up encompassing 100+ people
-Eliminate 10 non-required jobs through rigorous analysis and waste elimination
-Created 200+ standard work instructions for every job in the operating unit
-Improved new-parts introduction to assembly areas/work stations by 82%
-Designed and execute a layer process audit process for accurate standard job evaluation.
-Provided training and in house certification to our 9+ MIG welders.
-Created 200+ Job element sheets to build quality in station and avoid passing errors next station.
-Oversee Takt time adherence.
Product Engineer Carrier – Monterrey, MX, 2006 – 2008
Manufacturing Engineer General Motors – Saltillo, MX, 2006
Engineering Manager Wohlert de Mexico – Saltillo, MX, 2000 - 2006
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