JUAN GONZALEZ e-mail : ad2ckz@r.postjobfree.com, Mobile: 52-222-***-****

** ***** ********** ********* ******* Manager experienced in operations managements, clients & suppliers quality, new product development, program management, manufacturing, purchasing, sales and P& L . Very proactive with high initiative who is a team player, able to set priorities and handle diverse workload with minimal supervision. An effective communicator able to balance technical, business and customer issues, make decisions and produce results. Lean experience

Substantial experience in manufacturing processes, manufacturing systems, industrial engineering, product development engineering, quality systems, global sourcing, inventory control, logistics, and distribution management within a company recognized for leadership in these areas.

. KEY QUALIFICATIONS

- Geometric Tolerances GDT - Lean Manufacturing - plastics injection (interior/exterior) - ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 - APQP Core tools PFMEA, GDT, MSA, SPC, CONTROL PLAN - Nissan ANPQP, VW,

- Knowledge of international business cultures includes United States, Canada, Germany,

- Speaks fluent English, Spanish, can translate technical German. Education : B.S. in Industrial Engineering ( University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico ) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ElringKlinger Tier 1 Cylinder head gaskets, Injection Molding gaskest & seals, insulation. OEM Manufacturer (Toluca, MX) Program Manager 2022-present

• Perform product/project development responsibilities for several programs/platforms (Audi, GM, Ford )

• Deal with designers and product engineers to develop new components applying VA/VE concepts like supplier relocation, material substitution, propossal of alternative materials, process optimization, engineering changes.

• Coordinator of APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning ) : DVP&R, FMEA, Control Plan, Flow Charts, visual aids, etc Metalcast Tier 2 Investment Casting Foundry (Puebla, MX). Quality Manager 2021 -2022

• Manage of staff of 12 people and all floor quality operations

• Issue of KPI s report to CEO, conduct review and lead Continue Improvement (Kaizen, 6 Sigma, Scrap reduction with Value Added and Value Engineering Activities like packaging reduction cost, improvement of OEE, reduce scrap, reduce waste.

• Coordinate ISO9001 and 3rd party and client audits. IACNA Tier 1 Injection Molding plastics OEM Manufacturer (Toluca, MX). Corporate Quality Manager 2017 -2020

• Manage of staff of 15 people; Deal with major OEMS ( Ford, Nissan, Mercedes, Chrysler, GM, VW)

• Issue of KPI s report to CEO, conduct review and lead Continue Improvement (Kaizen, 6 Sigma, Scrap reduction with Value Added and Value Engineering Activities like packaging reduction cost, improvement of OEE, reduce scrap, reduce waste.

• Coordinate VDA 6.3, ISO/TS 16949, 3rd party and client audits.

• Release molds at suppliers tool shop.

• Approve PPAP suppliers

Compartec Tier 1 Injection Molding plastics OEM Manufacturer (San Juan Del Rio, MX). Quality & Engineering Manager 2015 - 2017

• Coordinate and manage of staff of 10 people; Deal with major OEMS ( Chrysler, GM, VW)

• Issue of KPI s report to CEO, conduct review and lead Continue Improvement (Kaizen, 6 Sigma, Scrap reduction with Value Added and Value Engineering Activities like packaging reduction cost, improvement of OEE, reduce scrap, reduce waste, implement Single Flow piece, Value Stream Mapping.

• Coordinate VDA 6.3, ISO/TS 16949, 3rd party and client audits.

• Release molds at supplier tool shop. Responsible of Continue improvement and plant efficiency by SMED, Capacity studies APSolutions Tier 1 Injection Molding plastics OEM Manufacturer (Puebla, MX) Engineering Manager 2014-2015

• Perform product development responsibilities for several programs/platforms (VW, Mazda, Chrysler ) for 2015,- 18 programs) model year across three major customers.

• Deal with designers and product engineers to develop new components aplying VA/VE concepts like supplier relocalization, material substitution, propossal of alternative materials, process optimization, engineering changes.

• Coordinator of APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning ) : DVP&R, FMEA, Control Plan, Flow Charts, visual aids, etc

• Satisfied technical expectations and product/project launch requirements.

• Participated in technical, decision-making discussions with the customer. Coordinate all activities involved (quotation, cost breakdown, pricing, sales terms, prototypes - production tooling and parts, logistics, packaging, checking fixtures, gauges, engine builds, OK to tool, engineering and quality standards, testing, etc.) generated and sustained customer confidence in the organization and product by meeting all key deliverables early in the development. Kautex Textron Tier 1 Fuel tanks Assy. OEM Manufacturer (Puebla, MX Program Manager 2012-2014

• Perform program management and product development responsibilities for several programs/platforms (VW, Fiat, Mazda, Nissan, Chrysler, Ford, ) for 2013,14,15) model year across three major customers with program volumes of 150,000 unit/year.

ALPLA Tier 1 closures, caps and bottles plastic injection molding OEM (Toluca, MX) 2008- 2012 Quality – Production Manager

- Supervise staff ( 4 shift supervisors, master scheduler and planner, clerks, 25 presses from 200 a 500 ton, including maintenance, materials

- Manage plant operations; maintain equipment and processes appropriately; staff operations effectively.

- Meet operational goals and objectives; meet product cost targets; meet product quality objectives; meet safety goals and objectives.

- Review schedule with scheduling department for maximum efficiency

- Direct Production Supervisors in relation to production volumes, costs, quality and staffing

- Prepare and maintains budget goal

FAURECIA OEM manufacturer ( Puebla, Mexico ) Interior Systems 2005 - 2008

Program Manager and Supplier Development

- Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams as directed by the Corporate Quality Control Manager.

- Key liaison between company and suppliers (Nafta, Europe) on all Quality related issues.

- Customer Launch Support: Travel to customer facilities to participate in all phases of the customers launch activities including, but not limited to, Engineering meetings, Component Review Team meetings, assembly trials, S.O.P. activities.

- Problem Solving: Contacting internal departments and suppliers on quality problems; conducting trial fit and function builds at customer.

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AUMA Engineered Products, Inc (Bocar Group) Southfield, MI. 1996 – 2004 ( Aluminum Die Casting) Quality & Customer Service Manager

Program Manager (Plastics and Aluminum Die Casting) Interauto (subsidiary of American Fibrit Inc. Becker Group, Battle Creek MI ) Apizaco, Mexico facility 1988-1996 Program / Engineering and Quality Manager

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