Rosa Maria Wissmann, M.E.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I am a multi-lingual engineering executive with overseas and national experience. I possess a dedication to reliability, integrity, and teamwork. I have successfully managed multiple projects and personnel in a rapidly changing environment with a pervasive focus on manufacturing efficiency and cost reduction and control. I also possess a superior academic record.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Experienced establishing and accomplishing business objectives to drive revenue.

- Managed multiple projects, safety, process manufacturing, cost reduction, inventory management, production planning and scheduling, quality control, material handling, design and implementation of engineering changes, cost estimations, contract negotiations and all aspects of management information systems, ISO 9000, ISO 14000.

- Expertise in Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma, Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving, ISO, QS9000, HazCom, HazMat, HCAAP, FDA.

- Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt Certified.

- Organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated executive. Innovative and effective leader with the ability to train, supervise and motivate personnel at all levels of the organization.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Superior computer skills with specific expertise in desktop and network administration. Software expertise includes Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop, Acrobat Reader, StatGraphics, VISIO, E-VSM, DI+,CAD, SAP.

- Excellent academic record with a Masters of Science in Management Systems Engineering and a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering.

- Fluency with English, Spanish and French. Basic in German, Italian and Portuguese.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016-Present ABC Homes LLC- Grand Prairie-TX

Director of Operations

Responsible in providing project management principles to several projects. Support the operations team in the planning, managing, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Activities include establishing and maintaining cost/schedule baselines, developing and maintaining project plans. Estimates development, change management process, and work authorization. Activities will include subcontractor management and accruals, material control, cost collection, monitoring technical performance, preparation of integrated reporting, and implementation of corrective actions.

Establish, train and develop a Lean Service Strategy.

Improvement events both in service and offices areas. Cost savings and profit yield 500K the first semester of operations.

2015-2016 LSG Sky Chefs-Lufthansa- DFW Airport-TX

Lean Site Director

Lead in Aircraft Services, providing 15,000 products per day for the airline, hospitality and sport industry in the DFW International and Love Field Airports; Mavericks, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars; ensures maintenance of continuous improvements of operational standards according to LSG Sky Chefs Corporate Policies and customer requirements. Provide training, define continuous improvement targets and report performance against operational objectives, KPI (Key Performance Indicators) for Safety, Quality, FDA, GMP, HACCP (Hazard Analytical Critical Control Points) compliance, SOP and OSHA regulations, Productivity, Cost and Service Delivery. Hands-on training in LPS (LSG Production System) and tools to eliminate food waste, reduction of inventory, overtime reduction in all manufacturing and support functions. Measures and prepare monthly progress reports to Headquarters.

Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented Division-wide. Facilitate, train and coach Lean principles such as Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Single Piece Flow, and Progression of the Lean Journey.

Has successfully led improvement events both manufacturing and offices areas, exceeding departmental goals in terms of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Delivery.

On hands training of over 500 union employees in the LPS methodology, engaged them in 5S, reduction of food waste and Kaizen participation. Has led improvement that other sites in other states and countries are using as best practice.

Exceeded departmental goals; brought new external airline customers, increasing the site revenue in 1.7 M $.

2013-2015 Parker Hannifin Aerospace, Fort Worth TX

Lean Site Manager

Primary resource for supporting the Stratoflex Products Division in its successful Lean Transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS). Delivers practical, hands-on training to associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions. Measures and reports progress on an on-going basis using the Win Scorecard and PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Trains and develops associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions.

Has successfully led improvement events both manufacturing and offices areas, exceeding departmental goals in terms of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Delivery.

Ensured full Parker Lean System education and implementation in all functional areas at the Division, Plant, and Facility level to ensure consistency and sustainability. Provide leadership and direction to staff in Texas, California, Mexico and Florida.

Guides all PLS initiatives within the Division. Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented Division-wide. Facilitate, train and coach Lean principles such as Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, SPC, Six Sigma, PDCA and progression of the Lean Journey. Provides high level of technical and operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality, and customer service goals.

Ensured on-going education of all employees at the Division in PLS. Promotes a Continuous Learning environment.

2008-2013 Triumph Aerostructures, Vought Aircraft Division, Dallas TX

Logistics & Supply Chain Senior Engineer

Develop technical solutions to manufacturing issues. Plan production facilities and equipment layouts; determines the most efficient sequence of operations and work flow; Establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. Establish accident prevention measures, removed safety hazards, and plan and schedule training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations. Implement cost control, cost reduction, production record systems and continuous improvements. Worked directly with Military and Commercial programs such as C-17, V-22, F-135, G-550, Globlal Hawk, Black Hawk.

Experienced Managing Staff exceeded departmental goals in terms of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost for Shipping, Receiving, PCU, Internal & External Transportation

I established an open communication with units, inter-departments and Implemented Lean Principles on the areas I support. 5 Ss; Kanban; Use of 6 Sigma techniques to optimize operation, PDCA, PPSR, SMED, Lean implementations, Kaizen Events. Recognized by company for the best of the best projects. My projects were replicated on other sites across the US.

2006-2008 Turbomeca Helicopters (Safran Group), Grand Prairie TX

Customer Quality Manager

Develop, analyze, implement solutions and coordinate all customer quality issues in new or existing products in the engines for the helicopter industry. Supplier relationship management.

Identified and worked with all open issues with international customers (France, Germany, Australia, Canada, England, Central and South America) and domestic US customers. Solved and closed Customer Quality issues; reduced count from 150 issues to zero in one quarter. Customers: Sikorsky, USCoast Guard, US Army, US Customs and Border Patrol, FBI, US Law Enforcement, Offshore utility agencies, Tourism, Grand Canyon Helicopters, Papillon Helicopters, Eurocopter (US-France-Germany).

2004-2006 Atlas Copco SDE, Garland TX

Manufacturing Engineer

Project Manager for internal and external projects (construction, mechanical, electrical, and equipment) Evaluate, diagnose and correct manufacturing problems. Production events: Kaizen, Kanban, 5 Ss, Material Handling, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Customer Satisfaction, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, Cost Reduction, Plan Layout and Safety. Use of Methods of work, ergonomics, and quality.

Identified and integrated supply partners which comply with required manufacturing standards, lead time, delivery and cost reduction. Project yielded over $1.2M in savings. The project was so successful that the Japan branch copied the project.

1999-2004 International Extrusion Corporation, Waxahachie TX

Senior Industrial Engineer

Evaluate, diagnose and correct manufacturing problems. Specialize in Production events: Kaizen, 5 Ss, Material Handling Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Customer Satisfaction, Cost Reduction, Plan Layout and Safety. Use of Methods of work, ergonomics, and quality.

Made substantial costs reduction over $750 thousand and improvements in the quality of operations, safety and service through the plants in Texas and California.

1996-1999 Management Consultant

Provided engineering and management consulting services to some of the largest companies in Puerto Rico.

Health Hospital Center in Vega Baja - Developed a safety and health program for the institution, resolving problems related to prolonged exposure to dangerous materials. Created a hazardous material (HazMat) program for the hospital. Prepared simulations for the Emergency area, to predict pick hours of services for emergency patients. Improve service in the Kitchen Area and minimize waiting time for patients.

Popular Bank in Mayaguez - Developed a simulation which determined the state of the system over time by processing the events corresponding to the arrival and departure of customers in a time-ordered sequence.

1990-1996 Caribbean University - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Director of Department of Engineering

Managed, supervised, directed, controlled and evaluated the Engineering Department and its faculty. Developed the physical plan for the new program in terms of location, structure, equipment and machinery. Developed operations and budget for the department. Performed a study and analysis of manufacturing operational methods to identify problem areas and the development of operational improvements. College Professor in the Engineering Department.

Increased Engineering Department enrollment from 30 students in 1990 to over 700 in 1996.

1988-1990 Neptune Packing Food Company,, Inc. - Mayaguez

Process Engineer

Plan, direct and organize activities of personnel involved with the canning production and create PM for machinery. Designed experiments, realizing a series of tests and changes to the input variables of the canning process, to observe and identify the reasons for problems in production. Simulated models, observed and evaluated results in quality control QA/QC with regard to FDA and GMP requirements. Worked within DOE, SOP and OSHA regulations.

Reduced the cost of rework by over $500 thousand through the analysis of raw materials, production lines, conveyors and seal machines.

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering - Management Systems Engineering, University of Puerto Rico-USA

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, University of Lima - Peru

Lean Certified Yellow Belt 6-Sigma

Lean Certified Green Belt 6-Sigma

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Institute of Industrial Engineers, Texas and Puerto Rico Chapters

School of Engineers in Puerto Rico and Peru

Society of Women Engineers, Puerto Rico Chapter

Honored speaker at the American Society of Quality Control.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

- Michael Williams 214-***-****

- Dal Hankins 972-***-****

- Edgard Graterol 214-***-****

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