Continuous Improvement Six Sigma

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Henry Lopez Matos

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Experienced Value Stream Manager with 10+ years of expertise in Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing environments. Proven track record of enhancing productivity, reducing operational costs, and building high-performing teams. Skilled at leading cross-functional initiatives, leveraging data-driven strategies, and optimizing value streams to achieve organizational goals. Passionate about fostering innovation, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering measurable results. Experience

Plant Continuous Improvement Leader

Eaton

May 2023 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

• Lead the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy for the Santiago plant, developing and executing improvement plans aligned with organizational goals.

• Manage and oversee cross-functional teams to deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and digital tools, improving productivity, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Implement automation-focused and scalable processes, driving performance improvements and delivering $1.6M in cost savings through 20+ improvement projects.

• Monitor and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives (OKRs), proactively addressing challenges to ensure impactful results.

• Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration by mentoring and training team leaders and coordinators to develop organizational competencies.

• Lead operational assessments and cultural transformation initiatives to achieve Model Plant status and operational excellence.

Key achievements:

Designed and deployed business intelligence tools to support data-driven decision-making and enhance customer experience.

Delivered impactful Lean cost-out initiatives, achieving scalable and reliable processes. Operational Excellence Lead

Ros Seguros y Consultoria

Jul 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 2 months)

• Designed and executed operational improvement strategies that optimized workflows, reduced waste, and increased efficiency by 53%.

• Led initiatives to ensure scalability and reliability, leveraging Lean tools and customer-centric methodologies (CX).

• Monitored operational performance metrics and implemented tracking systems to support data-driven decision- making.

• Managed cross-functional teams, driving a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with strategic objectives.

Key achievements:

Implemented a quality assurance system that improved collections management efficiency by 53%.

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Developed service survey reporting systems to identify and resolve key process inefficiencies. Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Fenix Manufacturing Solutions

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 1 month)

• Designed and maintained quality assurance systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and achieving $450K in cost recovery through material reliability improvements.

• Applied root cause analysis and corrective actions, driving operational alignment with production goals.

• Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on scaling operations and optimizing capacity. Senior Process Engineer

Claro RD

Apr 2017 - Oct 2017 (7 months)

• Developed and implemented process improvement projects aligned with business objectives, including the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Led technical documentation and system specifications to ensure operational reliability and process scalability.

Senior Engineer

Edwards Lifesciences

Mar 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year)

• Applied validation concepts and statistical analysis to ensure product reliability and compliance with quality standards.

• Managed regulatory and operational projects aligned with ISO 13485 and FDA standards. Lean Six Sigma Analyst

Laboratorios Rowe

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 (1 year)

• Directed Lean Six Sigma initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, achieving a 40% reduction in lot size and a 55% increase in throughput.

• Delivered validated solutions by applying Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), saving $58K through DMAIC methodology and ensuring alignment with GMP standards. Validation Analyst

Laboratorios Rowe

Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 (3 years 7 months)

• Executed validation protocols for equipment and processes, adhering to ISO and GMP standards, with a focus on compliance and process efficiency.

• Directed 15+ annual equipment validations and temperature mapping studies to support manufacturing objectives.

• Led multiple projects focused on optimizing value streams, improving productivity while maintaining quality. Henry Lopez Matos - page 3

Engineer Intern

Fenwal, Inc., a Fresenius Kabi Company

Oct 2010 - Apr 2011 (7 months)

• Supervised machine performance under validations, conducted root cause analysis, and reported on improvements.

• Executed validation protocols for product transfers, ensuring compliance with GMP and GDP standards.

• Oversaw production operations, coordinating personnel, equipment, and materials for quality and quantity objectives. Maintenance Mechanic

INMECA (Instalaciones Mecánicas del Caribe)

Aug 2008 - Oct 2010 (2 years 3 months)

• Assigned to performing the program maintenance of production equipment.

• Assist the maintenance engineer to schedule maintenance activities. Payroll Supervisor

López Paulino y Asociados

Mar 2005 - May 2006 (1 year 3 months)

Responsible for purchasing materials, supervising the activities of the building program and staff under me. Responsible for preparing payroll for a construction company civil and steel structure. Education

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

Engineer’s Degree, Industrial Engineering

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Licenses & Certifications

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer - ASQ - World Headquarters Issued Dec 2022 - Expires Dec 2026

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) - Lean Sigma Solutions Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis - Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam Issued May 2023

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam Issued Apr 2024

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Certified Operational Excellence (OPEX) Expert – Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam Issued Jan 2025

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Skills

Operational Excellence • Cross-functional Team Leadership • Research and Development (R&D) • Project Management • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) • Supplier Quality • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) • Supplier Evaluation • Acceptance Sampling • Value Stream Management • Lean • Six Sigma • Continuous Improvement • Operational Excellence • Regulatory Compliance • Cross-functional Team Leadership • Problem Solving • Project Management • Data Analysis • Operational Strategy • Metrics Management • Cultural Transformation

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