Jesus Medina, IE, MBA

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Customer Focus Process approach that Impacts Profits Develop Future Leaders

Highly adaptable, hands-on, practical and energetic professional, known for developing high-performing teams, leveraging individual strengths, delivering results and increase leadership potential. Expert in working cross-functionally to develop new products on time and on budget, resolving systemic issues, eliminating waste and reducing variation. Led new product launches successfully (30+ new launches on time and on budget: 50M+ USD).

Expertise in:

Project Management Lean Six Sigma Quality Management Systems ISO 9001,

IATF 16949 Strategic Planning & Deployment Cross-Functional Team Management

Kaizen Continuous Improvement Statistical Analysis Software

AIAG Core Tools: APQP/PPAP, SPC, FMEA, Control plan, MSA

Professional Experience

THYSSENKRUPP, Terre Haute, IN 2016 – Actual

Head of Quality – Supplier Quality, Production Quality and Metrology Lab

Developed and maintained Quality Operating System. Trained staff, managed budget, and implemented new processes. Responsible for Production Quality, Supplier Quality and Quality Lab. Oversaw corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) process. Management of 80+ suppliers and 10+ employees.

Reduced in average lead time to receive chargebacks from 90+ days to 1+ week. Reduced average open 8Ds from 200+ to 10+ by implementing weekly reviews and daily stand up meetings.

Reorganized Quality lab and hired a new team based on SWOT analysis. Reduced audit findinds to zero in 8 months.

Reduced over 1.1 USD million in material on hold by developing a new process including KPIs.

Implemented new lab tracking system, eliminated missing IP testings and late layouts completion.

Implemented deviation tracking system and IP testing/calibration tracking system eliminating no conformities.

NAVISTAR, Tulsa Assembly Plant, Tulsa, OK 2014 – 2016

Senior Quality Manager

Developed and maintained Quality Operating System. Trained staff, managed budget, and implemented new processes. Created, analyzed, and reported quality metrics. Oversaw corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) process. Defined, applied, and executed lean initiatives and quality plans. Senior Staff member of the Navistar Lean Transformation Steering Committee.

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Reduced 70% of warranty claims and cost by coaching, mentoring, and training operations and manufacturing teams, using Lean Six Sigma principles and practices. This was a benchmark in the company. Dealers reported positive and great reviews by customers.

Eliminated 42 systematic problems in 12 months by creating problem solving teams per area, developing problem solving skills in team members, implementing Lean Six Sigma tools, and selecting projects based on impact to final customer.

Reduced 20% of labor expenses and saved $700K USD annually by analyzing wage labor cost.

Improved quality, customer value added and consistency by developing a QA team with higher problem solving skills through coaching and training.

NAVISTAR, Escobedo Assembly Plant, Escobedo, NL, Mexico 2002 – 2014

Senior Quality Manager 2012 – 2014

Educated personnel, managed budget, developed and implemented new processes, lean initiatives, and quality plans. Promoted continuous improvement. Led Quality Assurance team, ISO team, and Metrology team. Designed, analyzed, and reported quality metrics. Guided corrective action / preventive action (CAPA) process. Senior Staff member of the Navistar Lean Transformation Steering Committee.

Reduced 60% of warranty claims and cost year-over-year by implementing training on quality principles to operations and manufacturing teams.

Kept ISO 9001 certification with 0 non conformities by scheduling and performing internal audits and following up open issues found until closure in partnership with plant manager and managerial members.

Enhanced processes and consistency by developing and implementing Corporate Quality Handbook.

Improved quality, responsiveness, and consistency by developing QA team with higher problem solving skills through coaching and training.

Senior Project Manager 2012 - 2012

Generated implementation plan (Advance Planning, WBS) for new projects (portfolio). Led new projects team of 4 engineers, coordinated and supported new project launches at Plant. Educated personnel. Managed budget. Reported out progress of projects to Plant staff and corporate sponsors. Tracked performance and risk assessment. Guided and documented lessons learned.

Launched Navistar Survival Project in record time (4 months), and 2 months ahead of scheduled plan with 0 defects by using PMI, TOC and SCRUM practices.

Reduced production shifts from 2 to 1 with 33% increase in production volume, decreased overhead costs in 40% by using PMI and TOC practices, and training over 800 operators.

Customer Application Manager 2011 – 2012

Led and facilitated customer pilot reviews. Interpreted truck specs from customer. Selected proven designs ready to be built. Managed fleet pilots.

Decreased inventory in process for orders in repair shop in 60% by creating and executing plans defined in weekly action meetings with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and Transportation areas.

Minimized lead time to release vehicles in major fleets in 40% by scheduling pilots, coordinating product and quality reviews, monitoring delivery weekly, and ensuring optimal vehicle configuration.

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Project Manager 2003 – 2011

Facilitated new projects plan (Advance Planning, WBS). Managed budget and obsoletes during project’s life. Coordinated functional teams to support projects. Reported out progress of projects to Plant staff and corporate sponsors. Educated personnel. Led engineering project team. Tracked performance and risk assessment and documented lessons learned.

Flawless launch of 3 new vehicles (ProStar, LoneStar and WorkStar) on-time, on budget. As a result, production volumes increased in 70%. This was a major company milestone.

Implemented over 30 projects for Navistar and Ford on-time, on budget, according to business goals and sales up to $300M USD by using PMI, TOC and SCRUM practices.

Reduced project implementation lead time by 30% and decreased quality defects before launch by 90% using Lean Six Sigma practices, as well as AIAG core tools.

Improved procedures by developing documentation for tracking projects at plant.

Met customer and business goals by creating handbook with best practices and implementing projects on-time and on budget.

Prior Position Held: Product Engineer

Additional Relevant Experience

YAZAKI / ARNECOM, San Nicolas de los Garza, NL, Mexico

Design Chief Engineer, Product Engineering

Education & Professional Development

Master in Business Administration (MBA), Finance,

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon – UANL, Monterrey, NL, Mexico

Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering (IE),

U-ERRE Universidad Regiomontana, Monterrey, NL, Mexico – Summa cum Laude

Technical Skills

Managing multiple projects simultaneously. Analysis of work VA, NVA, SVA. GD&T. 8D problem solving.

Software:DCP, CDMS, AutoCad, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Access, EOFF, Minitab, Baan, Pharos, Workflow, Sharepoint, MOST, Agile, PLM, CDI, SAP, PLM.

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