Project Management El Paso

CESAR JAVIER MAESE

El Paso, Texas ***** 915-***-**** *******@*******.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-maese-72a53a16/

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING LEADER

Transforming manufacturing challenges into growth opportunities by leading and empowering teams to excel in Lean principles and safety, driving continuous production flow and exceeding metrics

Proactive, reliable, and strategic engineering professional with over 21 years of progressive experience in the automotive industry, specializing in project management and manufacturing processes. Proven expertise in operations development, cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and factory design/start-ups, with a strong focus on applying new technologies and strategies in collaboration with engineering and non-engineering departments. Skilled in Lean methodologies and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) strategies to enhance process improvements and product changes in high-volume and custom order production environments. Highly motivated, results driven individual, adept at strategic planning to drive projects from conception to completion while demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Committed to excellence in job performance and teamwork, consistently delivering optimal results. Bilingual in English and Spanish, offering 100% fluency in both.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management Production Management Change Management Strategic Planning Continuous Improvement

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Master Production Scheduling Material Usage Analysis Tooling

Operational Efficiency Productivity Optimization Cost Analysis / Control Budget Management Forecasting

Organization Teamwork Leadership Training / Coaching Supplier Management Problem-Solving Decision Making

Auto-Cad Flow Chart Software (Visio) B.O.M. Software (Manufacturing / Pro) AccuMark / Gerber Nesting Software

5S Methodology Kaizen Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Quality Standards Safety Protocols Regulatory Compliance

VSM ISO:9001 Lead Microsoft Office / Project Automotive / Leather / Electrical / Clothing Industries

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EATON Corporation El Paso, TX

Diversified power management company and global technology leader in electrical systems.

Master Production Scheduler Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

Scheduled and managed daily production schedules in collaboration with cross-functional teams, consistently achieving a 95% accuracy rate in delivering custom order kits to production teams, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality output.

Production Supervisor Oct 2019 - Sep 2023

Oversaw and managed teams of 70+ employees across critical production processes, coordinating duties between two operational shifts.

Met shipping deadlines and daily quotas by aligning production with projected sales and forecasted demand.

Enhanced and maintained 5S programs, continuous Improvement initiatives, value stream mapping, and company-established safety and metric programs.

READYONE INDUSTRIES El Paso, TX

Ability One partner and manufacturer of government garments for the military.

Cutting Floor Manager Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

Coordinated and scheduled production requirements to supply cut goods to sewing operations, partnering with purchasing, warehousing, quality, and shipping departments to ensure raw goods availability while meeting budget targets, P&L goals, and reducing WIP.

Oversaw and managed daily activities of 20 employees, ensuring efficient task execution.

Standardized work instructions and defined production flow processes, successfully leading the implementation of 5S methodology, which resulted in increased operational efficiency, improved workplace organization, and enhanced safety standards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

LEAR CORPORATION El Paso, TX / Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MX

Global leading designer and manufacturer of automotive seating and related electrical components.

Divisional Cutting Process Manager Jul 2013 - Aug 2017

Standardized cutting process operations across three trim plants in Juarez and three facilities in the interior of Mexico, optimizing best practices at each stage in collaboration with plant cutting engineers.

Selected and implemented optimal cutting tools and equipment by conducting thorough due diligence on material usage and efficiency, leading to improved operational outcomes.

Oversaw daily operational targets with plant teams, driving improvements in Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and budgeted goals.

Managed a tool development team of 20 employees, ensuring the best nesting strategies were applied to optimize material usage, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency.

Trim Program Manager Feb 2012 - Jun 2013

Coordinated engineering changes for Chrysler platform, expedite production trial runs for product validation.

Released purchase orders for new raw materials, coordinated APQP team meetings, and requested supplier PPAP packages, leading the successful submission of PPAP packages to customers.

Leather Program Manager Aug 2005 - Jan 2012

Managed 20 new leather projects simultaneously, overseeing the entire process from design to production implementation while ensuring compliance with customer quality specifications through close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Led plant start-up, including purchase and installation of leather equipment for an innovative manufacturing process designed to reduce product delivery time, achieve cost savings, and increase output.

Established and coordinated project timelines and activities with assigned team members, maintaining project schedules while managing a $1.5 MM budget to ensure project completion within scope and financial constraints.

Project Manager Nov 1999 - Jul 2005

Coordinated over 100 engineering changes and six new model launches for automotive trim covers, collaborating with division platforms, suppliers, and OEMs such as Ford, GM, Hyundai, and Toyota.

Tooling Development Engineer Dec 1997 – Oct 1999

Analyzed tool design layouts and supervised a technical team to optimize material usage, authorize tool purchases, and reduce cutting variance scrap by $1.7MM annually across six manufacturing facilities.

Costing Engineer Jun 1996 - Nov 1997

Generated cost analysis and variances for materials, labor, and tooling changes, helping secure $4MM in new business and $10MM in cost savings through Excel-based reports.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Industrial Engineer, ELCOM – YAZAKI, El Paso, TX Jan 1996 - Jun 1996

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS El Paso, TX

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Engineer in Training Certification (E.I.T.)

ISO9001:2015

TS16949 Training

Green Belt Six Sigma

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Project Management Certification, University of Phoenix

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