Jose I. Del Valle

ad0033@r.postjobfree.com • 949-***-****

linkedin.com/in/jdelvalle714 • Tustin, CA 92782

VP of Operations / Manufacturing Operations

Accomplished executive with extensive experience in all aspects of Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, distinguished by a track record of leadership in diverse roles across various commercial and consumer companies.

Proven track record of leading high-performing cross-functional teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, streamlining supply chain operations, and enhancing overall efficiency both On-Shore and Off-Shore. Notable contributions to government-sponsored projects and Military improvement programs. Stellar record of ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in implementing TQM, Lean, and Advanced Manufacturing practices for improved throughput and high FPY rates. Experienced in deploying and modifying ERP and PLM systems to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to safety, sustainability, and delivering exceptional results in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Technical Proficiencies: MS Office Suite, MS Projects, Visio, and various other software packages.

Areas of Expertise

•Strategic Planning

•Mergers & Acquisitions

•Sustainability Initiatives

•Revenue & Margin Growth

•Supply Chain Management

•Facility Management

•Operational Oversight

•Continuous Improvement

•Cost Analysis & Reduction

•Manufacturing Automation

•Profit & Loss

•Lean Manufacturing

•Capacity Optimization

•Leadership Development

•Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Career Experience

JdV Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (JdV AMI Consulting) – Tustin, CA 2022 – Present 2015 – 2017

President - Senior Managing Consultant

Spearhead assembly and leadership of highly effective teams for design, construction, and operations of multiple facilities, both On-Shore and Off-Shore, dedicated to various product lines. Demonstrate unique proficiency in enabling organizations to adopt a comprehensive approach towards Product Design and Development, emphasizing DFx, manufacturing and assembly, and seamless deployment of superior, quality-centric products.

Key Accomplishments:

●Revitalized an ongoing 500K manufacturing facility project by orchestrating a comprehensive assessment, resulting in a strategic shift and significant technology enhancements that potentially averted multi-million-dollar expenditures.

Consulting Projects:

●Served as Vice President of Operations for a perishable goods RFID data logger and analytics company, driving the development of an FDA-approved polyester-based flexible circuit and assembly.

●Led as Senior Project Manager in the deployment of new manufacturing technologies, including robotics, at a 500,000 Sq. Ft. facility for a $4B company.

●Assumed the role of Consultant with a focus on DfM/DfT/DfR and optimization of the manufacturing supply chain for a critical military hardware project tied to an active missile program.

●Conducted a comprehensive operations efficiency review for improved P&L, as a Consultant.

●Executed an Automation identification and assessment of new manufacturing technology as a Consultant, elevating production First Pass Yield (FPY) and throughput.

●Conducted a material flow analysis to streamline operations and promote Lean Manufacturing principles, as a Consultant.

●Successfully conducted audits of client Supply Chain and supplier facilities to ensure operational efficiency and quality standards.

●Coordinated and facilitated client Supplier Contract Negotiations and Agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.

NGD Systems Inc. – Irvine, CA 2018 – 2022

Vice President of Operations

NGD Systems, a High Tech Start-Up, 4 years in stealth mode ready for operation in 2018. Led design and implementation of the Operations and Quality Departments, overseeing ERP selection, development, and deployment, as well as managing Materials Supply Chain, Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, Planning, Production, Testing, Finished Goods, Shipping, and Quality. Collaborated closely with the Engineering team to enhance new product development and design upgrades, encompassing PCB layout design, material selection, metal design optimization, component selection, and thermal management. Partnered with Test Engineering department to augment testing coverage, focused on increasing throughput and elevating reporting accuracy. Worked in tandem with Engineering to establish comprehensive Reliability Testing protocols through RDT.

Key Accomplishments:

●Conducted a comprehensive Operations/Quality assessment and formulated a strategic blueprint for Operations and Quality development, involving the deployment of material planning/procurement and transformation of the warehouse into an extended multi-layer JIT Kanban program.

●Initiated conceptualization of ERP requirements, conducted a thorough selection process, and successfully implemented selected ERP system.

●Played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality departments from the ground up.

●Strategically negotiated and secured multiple Supplier Agreements, ensuring optimal terms and conditions.

●Onboarded an expanded and capable EMS provider with both On-Shore and Off-Shore capabilities.

●Collaborated with Engineering to create an integrated SuperBOM for a seamless Kanban Material supply flow from Distribution to EMS to NGD.

●Facilitated onboarding of multiple On-Shore and Off-Shore plastics, metal, PCB, and specialized materials suppliers, driving cost reduction of up to 74%.

●Established on-site facilities for Receiving, Incoming Inspection, and Warehouses for Raw/Sub-Assemblies and Finished Goods/MRB.

●Implemented an effective RMA process to enhance material tracking and data collection, improving operational efficiency.

IntelliPower Inc. (AMETEK) – Orange, CA 2017 – 2018

Vice President of Operations

Oversaw all operational aspects of materials, supply chain, production, warehousing, testing & finished goods, and shipping. Initiated and executed a comprehensive operations assessment to enhance operational efficiency. Prioritized material optimization and initiated Lean projects to streamline Materials processes. Formulated objectives to transform material planning/procurement and warehouse into a multi-layer JIT Kanban program for improved material flow. Led cleanup and modifications of ERP/MRP system to optimize resource utilization. Established and led a senior materials team, fostering expertise in the department. Restructured Receiving and Warehouse organization, promoting a more efficient and organized workflow.

Key Accomplishments:

●Engineered a comprehensive restructuring of operations, supply chain, manufacturing, warehouse, and material flow, positioning the company for a successful M&A.

●Renegotiated contracts with suppliers, leading to the conversion of slow-moving inventory into higher volume components, optimizing resource allocation.

●Overhauled production floor and materials flow, resulting in the removal of excess materials and introduction of smaller piece Kanban builds, contributing to reduced work cells and significantly increased throughput.

NuVal EMS Inc. – Tustin, CA 2013 – 2015

C.O.O / Vice President – EMS Deployment

NuVal EMS, a green field Start-Up. Conducted thorough onshore manufacturing and market research, uncovering opportunities for an advanced regional EMS solution with a focus on high engagement, top-notch quality, and highly efficient contract manufacturing. Collaborated with contractors to initiate redesign and reconfiguration of a facility to meet EMS requirements. Reviewed and optimized As-Is drawings to create a new building layout. Held full P&L responsibility and developed procedures to comply with local and federal government, banking, and HR requirements and obligations. Formulated and executed NuVal's Sales and Marketing strategy, including the design of NuVal's website. Established strategic relationships and cultivated new contact opportunities to aggressively target high technology, aerospace, military, and bio-med industries.

Key Accomplishment:

●Established an EMS company and facility from the ground up, overseeing all aspects of the organization.

●Conducted an extensive multi-city search for a facility tailored to the unique requirements of an EMS company, which entailed reviewing 50 buildings, touring 25 of them, and ultimately selecting 3 prospective locations.

●Transformed a warehouse into an climate controlled, ESD-safe manufacturing floor, including the creation of a floor layout, negotiation of equipment purchases, and deployment of necessary technologies.

●Engineered NuVal's infrastructure and deployment strategy, encompassing the creation of process documentation.

●Achieved ISO 9001 certification within one year of initial production, which involved the construction of systems, policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms to meet quality standards.

STEC Inc. Acquired by HGST/Western Digital – Santa Ana, CA 2005 – 2013

Director of Off-Shore Manufacturing Operations

Spearheaded expansion of STEC Inc. into a leading SSD design and manufacturing firm, focused on supporting the company's growth, enhancing manufacturing technology and design, and facilitating a transition to an Asia-based manufacturing model. Orchestrated a crucial role in M&A of a company specializing in SSDs, taking control of operations, systems, products, and technology, and relocating the company to Santa Ana from the bay area. Migrated legacy production to a nearby Contract Manufacturer (CM) while retaining key employees and shifted ongoing and future product development to Santa Ana. Initiated design improvements, including the creation and deployment of DFM design improvements manual. Collaborated closely with Quality, Reliability, and Failure Analysis (FA) teams on numerous projects, including defining appropriate use conditions for the development of suitable testing protocols, testing new materials for qualification into new products, and utilizing critical Quality data to design DOEs for solving complex design, munfacturing and customer issues.

Key Accomplishment:

●Spearheaded Development of a new greenfield STEC Penang Malaysia Manufacturing Operations, ensuring continual advancement of cutting-edge manufacturing technology and techniques in Santa Ana (SA) for deployment in Penang, resulting in Penang being recognized as a world-class manufacturing facility by tier-one customers.

●Lead technical member in the design, development and deployment of the 225,000+ sqft STEC Penang Malaysia facility with a targeted capacity to manufacture and support $1B in sales.

●Drove significant improvements in SA Manufacturing, involving careful selection and implementation of new, upgraded technologies and manufacturing techniques.

●Selected a baseline product and achieved a remarkable increase in throughput by reducing assembly cycle time from over 4 minutes to 29 seconds.

●Collaborated with machine manufacturer Philips/Assembleon to pioneer a novel assembly robot, the TPR, which significantly improved speed, accuracy, and flexibility within the AX platform.

●Established DFM reviews from early design concept stage to multiple reviews throughout the Production NPI process, enhancing manufacturability and eliminating excessive manufacturing-based redesigns.

●Designed, prototyped, and implemented a walk-in Reliability Demonstration Testing (RDT) thermal chamber capable of testing 1000 drives.

Additional Experience:

Director of Manufacturing Operations Netlist Inc. – Irvine, CA

oA 2 year High Tech Start-up growing from $12M to $130M in my first 18 Months.

Director of Quality Manufacturing Centon Electronics Inc. – Irvine, CA

Director of Quality QTA/LWG Inc. EMS/Contract Manufacturing – Irvine, CA

oAn 8+ year on going company, growing from $800k to $32M in my first 20 months

Director of Quality MegaDrive Systems Inc. (DataDirect Networks) – Chatsworth, CA

Purchasing Q.A. Manager MicroNet Inc. – Irvine, CA

Quality Reliability Engineer - Engineering Designer Rockwell International – Anaheim, CA

Assistant Research and Development Manager Komfort Motorhomes, Inc. – Riverside, CA

Education & Credentials

MBA – Candidate University of East London – London UK

Engineering University of New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

General Orange Coast College – Costa Mesa, CA

Graduate Mater Dei High School – Santa Ana, CA

Credentials:

QC / QA Database Developer

ISO 9001 Certified Auditor

6 Patents issued for PCB Stacking Technology and Additional Technologies

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