Engineer Six Sigma

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Education

Lean Sigma Facilitator, March ****

General Cable North America

Black Belt (Six Sigma), June 2006

BMGI / I.T.E.S.M / General Cable North America

M.S. Industrial Engineering, September 1998

Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo. México

B.S. Industrial Engineering, July 1992

Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo. México

Experience

April 2013 to Present

General Cable, Latin America

Position: Lean Sigma Black Belt & Supply Chain Engineer

Instruct classes for selected employees in Lean Six Sigma methodology and principles in Latin

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American countries such as Brazil, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Consistently recognized

with excellent evaluations.

Coach and direct Green Belts and Lean Technicians in Lean Sigma Methodology across several

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organizations in the above mentioned Latin American countries to support certification.

Lead and manage strategic improvement projects in Latin America and Durban. Utilize DMAIC

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methodology to achieve revenue growth, reduce waste, optimize cycle time, and improve

productivity.

Lead a kaizen event at the Durban facility to reduce by 50% the transportation of raw materials

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from the warehouse to the point of use.

Implement at the Durban plant a Bill of Material (BOM) audit procedure that addresses the critical

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mass of product codes to ensure a BOM accuracy of at least 98%.

Lead the implementation of a data collection system (DAS) at the Brazil plant to ensure that the

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production data is timely and accurate.

Lead the implementation of Statistical Process Control system (IQS) at the Brazil plant to

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monitor and ensure the material usage complies with the product specifications.

Develop processes and parameters needed to ensure that each production facility has the tools to

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execute a production schedule within the confines of the S&OP Plan.

Update target finished good inventory levels quarterly based on an analysis of usage trends,

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variability in demand, and replenishment leads times.

Implement schedules on make to stock items driven by reorder points and ensure a quick response

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based on customer orders.

Work with outside sales on developing new opportunities for VMI, and then oversee the execution

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piece of VMI by developing collaborative forecasts and production schedules

Ensure a process to monitor an accurate view of slow moving and obsolete (smo) inventories, and

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implement actions to reduce smo within the entire supply chain.

February 2012 to April 2013

General Cable, Piedras Negras, Mexico

Position: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Assisted with equipment quotes, new equipment installations, and new product introduction (NPI)

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planning.

Involved in the Lean Sigma program as a Lean trainer (Lean Facilitator) and as a mentor for

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improvement projects.

Fully participated in the Safety Culture as Move Smart Trainer.

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Provided assistance to the production floor in the design and implementation of new

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manufacturing cells.

Implemented new tools such as DAS 4.0, Web Queries, and IQS.

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Implemented cost reduction projects using specified methodologies as DMAIC.

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Support the Production department in the preparation of all IQS and DAS 4.0 reports.

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Lead the Manufacturing Excellence Program for the Piedras Negras Facility.

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February 2010 to January 2012

Engineering and Quality Manager

Position: Engineering and Quality Manager

Developed, implemented, and maintained a quality plan to bring the company’s quality system and

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policies into compliance with quality systems requirements ISO/TS 16949.

Effectively worked with production and development teams to maintain product supply and

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assisted in the introduction of new products.

Set quality assurance objectives and ensured that targets are achieved.

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Implemented and maintained controls and documentation procedures.

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Collected and analyzed performance data and charts against defined parameters.

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Gathered relevant data and executed statistical reports in IQS.

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Ensured tests and procedures were properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that

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product modifications were investigated if necessary.

Supervised QA staff in carrying out tests and checks.

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Identified relevant quality related training needs and delivered training.

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Served as a liaison with customers, suppliers and auditors and ensured the execution of

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preventive and corrective actions in compliance of the quality system.

Assisted with equipment quotes, installations and project planning.

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Set up new products in HFA and MFG PRO (AS400).

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Analyzed product cost and assisted in developing a plan for the reduction of negative discrepancies

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Set up strategies to reduce product waste and labor cost.

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Involved in the design and implementation of plant layouts.

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Determined the number of workers and standard time for the manufacture of

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different products (Line Balance).

Designed and implemented manufacturing cells.

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Participated as Lean Sigma trainer ( Lean Facilitator)

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Coordinated the Capital projects and ensured that projects were completed on time and within the

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budget

Coordinated cost reduction projects.

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June 2008 to January 2010

General Cable, Marion, Indiana

Position: Process Engineer

Lead Product/Process Improvements.

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Provided leadership for Lean Sigma methodology, vision, and application; coaching

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associates throughout the plant on the application of Lean Sigma tools.

● Set up projects to achieve the business goals of cost reduction and improved performance.

Provided assistance to the Production Floor in the design and implementation of new

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manufacturing cells.

January 2006 to June 2008

General Cable, Piedras Negras, México

Position: Black Belt (Six Sigma)

Supervised the Lean Council, the Lean Sigma projects of 25 Green Belts and the

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productivity projects of the plant.

Lead the implementation of Lean Sigma program for the Piedras Facility.

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Trained the Plant Associates in the use of Lean Sigma tools.

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Met with the customers and suppliers and actively involving them in the six sigma

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methodology process by the implementation of six sigma projects following the DMAIC

process.

Implemented improvement projects using specific methodologies such as DMAIC.

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Instrumental in productivity and saving decisions.

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Skills

Ability to fully immerse in different cultures.

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Fluent in Spanish, English, and Proficient in Conversational Portuguese.

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Proficient planner and controller with result oriented approach.

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Self motivated and good administration abilities.

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Strong organization and supervising skills.

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Effective team building and leadership skills.

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Critical thinking abilities with necessary rational approach.

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