Juan Verdugo

Alpine, CA ***** ad1dpi@r.postjobfree.com 619-***-**** LinkedIn

Summary

Successful manufacturing mentor with proven accomplishments on building teams and train them to achieve and improve all results-Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). More than 30 years of leading and directing sales service, scheduling, supply chain, EHS, Validations (IQ, OQ, PQ), WH, manufacturing, engineering (NPD) and sustaining engineering (NPI), maintenance–facility, finances (P&L, COGS, EBITDA, ROI), international law customs, sterilization (EtO), distribution centers-DC with 3rd party logistic. Trained in BILINGUAL liaison between Corporate Headquarters and off-sites manufacturing operations. Large qualifications in: Sterile Medical Products, Electronic (SMT-THT), Plastic Injection Molding (PIM), Thermoforming, Woodworking, Metalwork. Vast experience of Maquiladora’s type of business. Experience working with Union’s leaders. Eagar to educate and implement TPS for quicker improvements.

Ensure production processes and facility adheres to OSHA safety standards and Environmental (EPA) regulations.

Encourage GEMBA walks to review all areas to improve EHS and find KAIZEN (CI) events, primarily for Safety.

Facilitate LEAN MANUFACTURING Techniques and Tools to react faster to daily challenges.

Develop a culture that embraces CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS.

Improve results using methodical and analytical tools, such as: ROOT CAUSE analysis, DMAIC, and SMART.

Capable of Training and Implementing SMART factory and INDUSTRY 4.0.

Train teams to be able to review incoming inspections from VENDORS and CDMO’s.

Acquisition due diligence support. Site Evaluations.

Able to travel up to 75% or as required, to businesses, customers, and suppliers. Capable relocation if needed.

Skills

30+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

30+ years’ experience managing direct reports, both Operations and Engineering.

LEAN – SIX SIGMA Techniques and tools. 16+ years worked under a regulated industry.

Strong technical problem-solving skills, experience with manufacturing system – process development.

ISO9001 - ISO13485 – ISO 14001 - FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and Quality Management System.

Developing budgets and writing business plans. Thorough understanding of LAEN MANUFACTURING.

Managed the workforce, conflict management, and worked in a team environment.

Experience in managing effective Sustaining Engineering teams for solid NPD for DFM.

Experience in planning the introduction of New Product (NPI) from various sources into manufacturing lines.

Advanced proficiency with business software (ERP, MS Office). AS-400 and SAP ERP (SME), Quality software.

Work experience

Acon Laboratories San Diego, CA – Tijuana, B.C. México. December 2022 – August 2023.

General Manager: 100,000 SQFT, 1,500 employees on a 24-7 schedule.

Product: testing strips for Blood Glucose levels, COVID-19, Flu A-B, Strep A.

Achievements:

Implemented EHS program-GEMBA, minimizing accidents and having a better environment by 15%.

Install a program with PARETO analysis to minimize SCAP rate by 12%.

Educate and train employees how to measure DOWNTIME, using PARETO analysis, cut it down by 30%.

Designed the OEE program to utilize the M&E up by 30% with the help of better planning.

By educating us how to read P&L, we were able to create budgets and work to minimize expenses by 12%.

Medline Medical Products Yuma, AZ – Mexicali, B.C. México. November 2017 – April 2023.

Director of Operations: 160,000 SQFT, 1,250 employees on a 24-5 schedule.

Products: custom made medical kits with different type of packages; FFS, PP, HK, IV sets, Catheters (with plastic injection, pad printing, over molding, skiving, plug).

Achievements:

Coordinated the transition smoothly after the acquisition.

Worked with HR and Production to hire more employees to increase 300% the volumes.

Trained and CROSS-FUCTIONS with new employees to avoid increasing safety risks and mistakes.

Collaborating and coordinating with team, using versatility and mentorship, improved 21% all KPI’s and P&L by 36%.

Analyzed factors contributing to poor usage of equipment, we implemented OEE to improve 45% up to 90% efficiency.

We coordinated with HR, the best possible ways to sanitize all areas for employees, controlling that way contamination.

Also, under PANDEMIC, we worked on incentives with the team to improve absenteeism from 21% down to 12%.

Worked and coordinated with the team to be able to handle NPD-NPI on catheters family successfully (combination of plastic injection, over molding, pad printing, skiving, plugging, medical type I/II manufacturing assembly).

Centurion Medical Products Yuma, AZ – Calexico, CA - Mexicali, B.C. México. June 2007 – November 2022.

General Manager: 100,000 SQFT, 400 employees on a single shift M-F.

Products: custom made medical kits with different type of packages; FFS, PP, HK, IV sets.

Achievements:

Took the challenge of overtaking an outgoing operation with poor values and worked with the team to improve them.

By improving communication among team members, started the education on LEAN MANUFACTURING Techniques.

Collaborated with the team, I was able to educate them and was able to implement and measure KPI’s.

Without interfering with the flow, quickly adapted to replace our existing ERP system from AS-400 to SAP.

Reframing perspective, we were able to use PARETO Chart-Analysis to decrease WASTE on FFS from 21% down to 9%.

Communicating with Scheduling, and using HISTOGRAMS, we improved the throughput by 27%.

Able by implementing several procedures in the process, we lowered DPMO from 12 down to 0.6 (86% improvement).

Not affecting the operation, got the certifications on ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, MDSAP, and FDA 21 CFR-820.

Editing all KPI’s, we worked together to build teams (QRF’s) to do GEMBA walks to create KAIZEN (CI) events.

Improving all KPI’s by 21%, was promoted to run 2 facilities: ST (EtO) & DC in Yuma, AZ and WH & DC in Calexico, CA.

Leviton Manufacturing Company Tijuana, BC Mexico February 2007 - Jun 2007

Manufacturing Consultor.

Electrical products.

Glidewell Dental Lab/Pacific Edge Dental Lab Newport, CA/Tijuana, BC Mexico October 2004 - December 2006

General Manager.

Dental components.

Global Manufacturing Services Tijuana, BC Mexico July 2000 - September 2004

Plant Manager (plastic injection molding, thermoforming, ultrasonic welding, final assembly).

Subcontract: Plastic Injection Molding (PIM), Thermoforming, PCB’s (SMT-THT), FA.

Champion de Mexico: Plant Manager Tijuana, BC/San Diego, CA Woodworking-Door Mfg. 1999-2000

Catalina Furniture: Plant Manager Tijuana, BC/La Mirada, CA Woodworking-Bd Furniture 1998-1999

Royal Cabinets: Plant Manager Tijuana, BC/ Pomona, CA Woodworking-Kitchens 1997-1998

Catalina Furniture: Plant Manager Tijuana, BC/La Mirada, CA Woodworking-Bd Furniture 1995-1997

OEM International: Plant Manager Tecate, BC/Los Angeles, CA Woodworking-Office Furniture 1992-1995

Oh Line Shutter Co.: Plant Manager Tijuana, BC/Los Angeles, CA Woodworking-Shutters/Doors 1988-1992

Michael/Howard: Engineering Manager Tijuana, BC/Los Angeles, CA Woodworking-Bd Furniture 1985-1988

College years: Technician Tijuana, BC Electronic-Op 1980-1985

Attributes

Promote a philosophy of low ego, share credits, celebrate success, servant leader attitude.

Educate for a deep commitment and loyalty to the organization's mission, values, and objectives.

Setting and achieving ambitious targets and ensuring accountability for performance.

Problem-solving skills, to analyze complex situations, identify ROOT CAUSES, and implement effective solutions.

Sense of urgency in executing tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

Planning skills, creating, and executing comprehensive strategies that align with the organization.

Strong business acuity with solid knowledge of finance, supply chain distribution.

Promote to communicate with the team. Collaborative leadership style.

Possess a CONTIUOUS IMPROVEMENTS mindset.

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP style.

Diligent and proactive RESULTS-DRIVEN personality.

Effective DECISION-MAKING skills.

TECHNICAL aptitude in understanding complex manufacturing issues and processes.

FINANCIAL ACUMEN includes the ability to understand and respond appropriately to financial data.

Education

Institute Technologic of Tijuana

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Industrial Engineering

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