Engineer Lean

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Process-focused/ Results-driven integrated Supply Chain PM, Materials & Operations Planning/ Scheduling professional, w/ 14 years’ experience in Low-volume High-mix manufacturing, including:

oBoeing Airplane Assembly, Gulfstream Jet Retrofit MRO, Med Device Assembly, Carrier Transicold Transport Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, and TUUCI Outdoor Umbrella Manufacturing.

Process Improvement change agent expertise, incorporating Lean/ Six Sigma/ TOC planning & scheduling methodologies, JIT, Simulation, Cell Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering planning (such as critical path).

oConducted capacity analysis & flow based mix model scheduling solutions, to reduce total lead time and optimize manufacturing processes (i.e. - resources and capacity).

oDeveloped/ evaluated capacity models for Nissan suppliers, utilizing simulation software, to understand process control, material flow & information flow, and manufacturing system structure.

oAnalyzed Production Planning/ Scheduling Process Constraints/ Bottlenecks - Collected Work Center data, analyzed material routings (divergent/ convergent flows), determined buffer locations, analyzed/ developed Set-up Sequencing rules for shared processes (i.e. - Painting), supporting several product value streams and related sequencing effect on assembly lines and OTD commit dates.

Technical/ Computer: SQL, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, MINITAB, PS8, FlexSim Simulation

Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

M.S. - Engineering Management & Supply Chain Management 12/ 2014

Washington State University, Everett, WA

M.S. - Industrial Engineering 04/ 2005

Florida International University, Miami, FL

B.S. - Industrial Engineering (GPA: 3.96) 08/ 2001

Corporación Universitaria Tecnológica de Bolívar, Cartagena, Colombia

oLean Sigma Green Belt Certificate 05/ 2012

Villanova University, Everett, WA

oConstraint Management Certified 07/ 2007

Washington State University, Everett, WA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lean CI Supply Chain Planning Leader, TUUCI, Miami, FL 12/2018 – 6/2020

Identified/ implemented flow-based Supply Chain Planning process improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean/ TOC Planning & Scheduling modeling (and Kaizen events) in manufacturing lines.

Coached/ trained Managers, Engineers, Planners and Schedulers on integrated Lean scheduling principles.

Developed/ implemented cell manufacturing Material/ Information flow process maps & process controls, to identify bottlenecks, streamline/ synchronize material flow, reduce space, production lead times and costs.

Developed Production Capacity Planning Models to determine current/ future state production volumes.

Supplier Process Development Leader, Nissan Automotive, Smyrna, TN (Contract) 04/ 2017 - 11/ 2018

Implemented Tier-I supplier flow-based scheduling solutions, to eliminate/ reduce supplier manufacturing process bottlenecks & lead times, to ensure on time delivery (OTD) commitments.

Identified/ quantified activity-based cost savings from improvement opportunities, and developed supplier process simulation models, utilizing FlexSim simulation software.

Process Improvement Leader, Carrier Transicold, Athens, GA (Contract) 08/ 2015 - 12/ 2016

Responsible for implementing, coaching and teaching Lean principles in Carrier Transicold assembly lines.

Improved X4-Trailer assembly production capacity, from 120 to 140 units/ month, to meet production rate goal.

Reduced Set-up times and cycle time in brazing fabrication areas by 30%.

Implemented Pull & Single Piece Flow strategies in Evaporator feeder lines – reduced WIP/ Lead Time by 50%.

Modeled assembly line changes (w/FlexSim simulation software), to assess throughput/ inventory/ cost impacts.

Evaluated time study & production planning software to better integrate distinct information systems.

Implemented leveled load techniques to balance assembly line work content among assembly stations.

Audited/ updated work instructions as production line rates changed and workload was reallocated in stations.

Mapped assembly product flow/ assembly sequencing to reduce bottlenecks & improve assembly throughput.

Lean Six Sigma- Industrial Engineer, Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, GA 2011 - 2015

Managed Lean Sigma CI projects in Maintenance Repair & Overhaul of Gulfstream Jets and Business operations, and provided management w/ project status updates on roadblocks elimination on a monthly basis.

Developed/ implemented Constraint-based Scheduling system in aircraft seat MRO operation.

Analyzed/ resolved technical problems on the Repair Station of Gulfstream Jets, including acquisition proposal of essential capital equipment to support service center operations productivity.

Implemented Ergonomic Work Flow Program implementation, in Repair Station & back-shop areas.

Utilized DMAIC methodology/ Value Stream Mapping to eliminate waste in service center operations processes.

Led Lean Sigma CI methodology training/ techniques, to team member training to team members.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Beckman Coulter, Miami, FL 2008 - 2010

Designed Lean Sigma pull systems, value stream maps, flow networks & manufacturing cells, for Hematology & Cytometer assembly lines, to improve product quality & throughput velocity, and reduce RM/WIP/FG inventory.

Provided coaching/ Lean simulation training to Assembly Supervisors, to facilitate implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles in the assembly process.

Reduced assembly lead time in LH 500 manufacturing lines major sub-assemblies, and final assembly by 70%.

Improved space utilization in LH 500 manufacturing lines by 62% by implementing flexible assembly cells.

Led/ implemented standard work, 5S, and visual system at assembly lines, to increase material flow, reduce cycle time & point of use inventory, and eliminate waste from process stations.

Implemented Constraint-based scheduling on LH 500 hematology assembly line, reducing sub-assembly lead times by 50%.

Implemented/ integrated the philosophies of Constraint management, Lean manufacturing, and Six-sigma, into one synergist manufacturing strategy that led to reduction of cost by $700K/ per year per assembly line.

Implemented principles of working in parallel and quick changeovers that led to the development and implementation of flexible manufacturing systems and lead time reductions.

Developed/ implemented Poka Yoke devices, to reduce tubing cutting/ subassembly operations errors.

Developed/ implemented a level-load schedule for assembly operations, to synchronize work flow processes (utilizing single piece flow), from assembly cells to final FG assembly.

Implemented point of use inventory levels to avoid production stoppages/ shortages, tied to continuous material replenishment from warehouse to assembly lines, resulting in material costs savings of $10K/ per day.

Process Improvement Engineer, Boeing, Everett, WA 2005 - 2008

Led Critical Chain PM implementation in the Final Assembly area of the 747 aircraft production line.

Led Kaizen events in Wing/Gear area of the 747 production line to improve material delivery in different areas of the 747 Gear/Wing area assembly shop with improvement in assembly time from 9 days to 6 days.

Implemented 5S & manufacturing cell principles in 747 nose gear area to eliminate non-value added activities.

Led employee involvement program in the Final Assembly Industrial engineering group.

Developed Critical Chain production schedule for 787 assembly process.

Developed constraint based schedule in ERC Job shop, resulting in elimination of space constraints & production bottlenecks, to better synchronize resources.

Implemented Lean Sigma-based buffer management visual system to guide tactical implementations/ progress.

Developed/ implemented material delivery kits that improved the management of sub-components as well as the reduction of errors in the operations of picking and assembling.

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