Program Manager Product Launch

JOSE GABRIEL GUZMAN ROJAS

Novi, MI

Mobile +1-734-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position with a progressive company where I can make optimum use of my knowledge and skills in Strategic Planning, Business Growth, Program Management-New Product Launch, and Quality.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, Texas

Business Administration – Marketing/Operations Management

Graduation date: December 2002

Lon Morris College, Jacksonville, Texas

Fine Arts – Music Pedagogy

Graduation date: May 1994

Centro de Bachillerato Tecnólogico Industrial y de Servicios No. 7

Reynosa, Tamaulipas México

Electronics Technical degree

Graduation date: June 1990

LANGUAGES

Spoken Written

Spanish 100% 100%

English 95% 95%

WORK EXPERIENCE

2023-Current BBB Industries – TERREPOWER

2023 – Current Head of Pogram Management

Lead strategy definition and implementation to grow the OEM/Tier 1 Customer base and support the existing structure for Independent Aftermarket Customers. Responsible for overall division sales sustaining for existing Customers and new product launch performance.

2012-2023 ZF TRW - BCS Automotive

2020 – 2023 Program Management – Sr Manager for Volvo and Tesla Contract Manufacturing as well as New Product Introduction programs: Responsible for 8 Program Managers and 1 Program Manager Supervisor. Provide direction and lead systemic program management approach for North America awarded Volvo and Tesla projects to meet Customer requirements/timing as well as BCS-AIS financial and quality metrics.

2017 – 2020 Sr. Program Manager for Stellantis and GM Body Control Systems products: Responsible for overall program development process through SOP +90 days. Lead effective communication with Customer, cross-functional engineering team, manufacturing site and upper management to drive program timely deliverables while observing financial and quality metrics. Support hiring and on-boarding/coaching of new Program Managers.

2016 – 2017 Site Quality Manager for Reynosa Operations: Responsible for supplier development, manufacturing quality systems and Customer communication. Lead manufacturing strategy for Quality metrics improvement and team development focusing on supplier, new program launch, high volume production and Customer processes through ongoing evaluation of established systems and new initiatives to ensure optimum performance.

2014 - 2016 Product Launch Core Manager for US and Latin America: serve as the Center of Expertise for process and design engineering leading implementation of best practices for the release of design standards, advanced manufacturing engineering guidelines and change management protocols per ISO/TS/IATF industry requirements.

2012 – 2014 Site Sr. Product Launch Manager for Reynosa Operations: Responsible for Current Production Engineering Changes and New Product Launches. Lead definition and implementation of best practices for quality process standardization to manage engineering changes and new product launches.

Facilitate training for Mexico and Brazil Operations as well as the US Design and Program Management Center. Oversee Reynosa Operations successful implementation of engineering changes without disruption to current production and new product launches meeting program scorecard metrics. Manufacturing Center Of Expertise representative for CAPEX and releasing of Design Guidelines.

1998-2012 Delphi Electronics & Safety - Automotive

2010 - 2012 Product Launch Manager for South America Operations: Lead implementation of the Delphi Launch processes and best practices for Delphi FAMAR Operations in Jambeiro, Brazil and Rio Grande, Argentina.

2008 - 2010 Product Launch Core Support for US/Mexico Operations: Oversee production readiness performance and lead the implementation of best practices, tools, and procedures to assure compliance to finance and quality metrics while meeting Customer datelines. Operations Implementation Leader of the Low Volume “Plant within a plant” Operations: Responsible for the Restructuring Delphi Project, in-sourcing and the Mechatronics new program launches.

2005 - 2007 Product Launch Manager – New Technologies for Kokomo, IN Operations: Responsible for supplier and manufacturing process development to support the successful implementation of new high technology products, coordination of timing/customer requirements from the product/process development stage to the introduction of the new product to normal production. Utilize product and process mock-ups to implement lean principles. Oversee equipment installation and debug, preproduction builds and overall Quality improvement plans. Lead multi-disciplined team. Document and maintain production readiness plans. Ensure flawless operations execution of assigned projects.

2004 - 2005 Production Readiness General Supervisor: Responsible for the New Product Launch Process for the Powertrain GM & Harley-Davidson and IC Delco Operations in Kokomo, IN. In this role I led the efforts to improve the successful launch performance for the site while also serving as the Center of Expertise for Manufacturing Operations in the Delphi global roll out of the Eyes-For-Risk process (Toyota Quality Improvement Process).

2002 - 2004 Production Readiness Leader: Responsible for Toyota/Lexus and GM Wireless accounts (Audio and Telematics Product Lines); lead successful launching of new programs meeting Quality, Lean Manufacturing, and Finance metrics. Provide direct contact for Design Center, PC&L, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations and the Customer with a focus on Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. From June 2002 to December 2003 led the Ford Mobile Multimedia product line. From January to June 2004 also led the implementation of the New Product Launch process for two new manufacturing sites in the Matamoros region (RIMIR and CMM II).

2000 - 2002 Production Readiness Lead Engineer: Coordinate implementation of Best Practices for the New Product Launching Process in Mexico Operations; Monitor and report on Production Readiness Leader program performance; Product Planning & Control Element Team Chairman and member of the Quality Council

1998 - 2000 Training Professional Assistant: Develop and Implement complete bilingual programs (ED-2000); Human Resources/Training Department corporate level document translator; Develop and implement Team Training for Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering organizations.

1995-1997 R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Reynosa, Tamaulipas

Customer Sales Representative: Handle full accounts; in charge of ordering productive materials; provide direct contact for Customers, Sales Representatives, Operations Managers, Suppliers, and Manufacturing people. Directly involved in problem solving and supplier/production control.

1994-1997 Nuevo Laredo City College, Reynosa, Tamaulipas

English Instructor: Teach primary thru advanced levels

1994-1995 COSAC Consultores S.A. de C.V., Reynosa, Tamaulipas

Advisor: Teach English to Top Executives and Spanish to Potential Customers, based on cultural and legal aspects of running a business in México.

1992-1994 Lon Morris College, Jacksonville, Texas

Assistant Hall Director: Handle Internal Student Affairs, Dormitory Security, and Dormitory Maintenance.

SPECIAL TRAINING

Global Watch List ZF TRW – Radolfzell, Germany

Leadership Skills

Green Belt Delphi – Kokomo, IN USA Operations

J-1 Visa Trainee Delphi – Kokomo, IN USA Operations

Program Mgmt

Eyes for Risk Program Management Institute – Kokomo, IN USA

Toyota QIP Process Delphi/Toyota – Milwaukee, WI USA Operations

ISO/TS 16949 Perry Johnson

Lead Auditor Certificate Number 26404036

Grammar & Fred Pryor Seminars

Language Usage

Leadership Skills Christian Texas University

PUBLICATIONS

English Development 2000 (Levels 1 & 2). English as Second Language program focused on the maquila industry – 1999

English Development 2000 (Levels 3 & 4). English as Second Language program focused on the maquila industry – 2000

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