Industrial Engineering Leader - Quality & Lean Excellence

VICTOR HUGO GONZALEZ VARGAS

Moreno Valley *****, California /909-***-**** /*****************@*******.***

SUMMARY AND PROFILE

I am an experienced Industrial Engineer with 23+ years in Quality Management, Production, Supply Chain, and Lean Manufacturing across the automotive, electronics, injection molding, and metal mechanics industries. Proven track record in optimizing operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring product quality. Skilled in managing large teams, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and achieving P&L objectives. Expertise in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100 standards, with a focus on continuous improvement, leadership in plant operations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Accomplishments

Knowledge on quality systems of different customers (GM, Chrysler, Tesla, Ford, MB Brazil, Daimler Germany)

Training on Lean Manufacturing Basics Methods (5why, 8D, Ishikawa, Histogram, X-R Chart),

Training on core tools for Automotive industry under ISO 9001, AITF 16949 and ISO 14001

Internal Quality Auditor by ISO 9001, AITF 16949 and ISO 14001

Training on LPA & (Chrysler requirements)2006

NPI and Engineering Change Implementation (ECR)

Training on Lean Boot Camp II 2006

Training on TPS

Bilingual

Skills

Core Tools APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and control plans /Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement

Supply Chain Management (Production Planning, Inventory, Purchased Material) /Knowledge in TPS

Supplier Quality Audits (ISO 9000 - AITF 16949 /Capital Expense and Budget Management

ISO, AS and IATF Standards Compliance /Production /Operations Management

CNC Machining & Welding Operation /Team Development and Leadership

Suppliers Evaluation Performance /Quality Management

Project Management /Lean Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AQUAMOR, Murrieta, California

Manufactures Filtration Products

QUALITY MANAGER/ENGINERING/OPERATION MANAGER

7/14/2025 - Present

Quality:

oResponsible for the entire operation as Production Manager and Quality Manager, implementing and defining KPI’s for the operation to be effective and efficient

oImplementing and defining process flows to reduce the waist time moving material, (VSM) for the high-volume products

oReviewing and preparing responses as Self-assessments from different customers, analyzed gaps and prepared responses with action plans to meet expectations

oDefine the quality KPI’s based on Aquamor expectation (Claims, External and Internal PPM’s, Costo of Scrap, Cost of poor quality)

oPerforming the gap analysis based on ISO 9001, presenting the requirements to Top Management

oImplementing and documenting receiving inspection and Skip Lot based on historical information

oDefining the training requirements for measurement devices used by quality auditors

oImplementing the Supplier Performance Evaluation (SCAR’s. Self-Assessment, Etc.)

oGap analysis based on external customer rejects, Claims, RMA’s and Warranty

oImplementing and documenting process according to ISO 9001

oImplementing monitoring and evaluation process as quality

oDefining the Calibration Program for measurement devices

oImplementing the Process and Product Audit

Operation:

oImplement the KPI’s, Efficiency, Scrap Cost, Attendance, Back Log tracking and reduction, Implement the tracking of KPI Indicators based on SQDC.

oImplementing Continues Improved based on Cycle Time to reduce and improve the performance of the production line

oImplement the process to return raw materials back to Warehouse instead of maintaining at production lines

oReduce the Cost Inventory, in process to implement the Cycle Count to improve the Inventory Accuracy

oImplement the Production Morning Meeting using the information from previous days

oImplement the tracking boards to give follow up hour by hour

oImproved the Production Schedule Plan, weekly and daily

Westlake Royal-American Canyon, California

Custom Stone Building Products

QUALITY MANAGER /Relocation

04/13/2025 - 07/11/2025

Hands on to understand the process validation and construction requirements and audited process

Gemba Walks to identify Gaps to prepare the complete Gap and be presented to General Manager

Performing the gap analysis based on customer complaints (8D’s, 5 Why’s, Ishikawa, etc.)

Implementing Customer Complaint process, using 8D’s methodology, 5Why’s, etc.

Implementing Non-Conforming process, Using ISO standard requirements

Performing the gap Analysis based on In-process Quality Audits

Performing the gap analysis based on Final Inspection Audits

Performing the gap analysis based on Internal Rejects

Quality Manager in Manufacturing.

Pen Manufacturing /Anaheim, California

PLANT MANAGER /QUALITY MANAGER /Contract

09/2024 - 12/2024

Custom Metal Fabrication, CNC Machining, & Welding Operation

Reduced product defects by 15% with quality control enhancements, implementing the in-process inspection.

Gemba Walks with team Leads and Supervisors to identify and fix safety risks, Material Handling, Quality checks reducing complaints by 10%

Follow up to perform Preventive and corrective Maintenance to all equipment (CNC, Lasser Cut, Water Jack, Bent Press, Punch, peripheral equipment)

Coordinate the transfer machines from one location to another building (Lasser Cut, Bent Press, Punch, peripheral equipment).

Implement the basic requirements for 5’s, conducting Gemba Walk and auditing the production stations with Supervisors

Cut operational expenses by 10% through cost-control and reduce scrap costs and overtime.

Reduce the Over Time cost by 85%, improve efficiency, follow hour by hour results

Implementing daily production tracking to meet production and shipping goals.

Reduce the Inventory cost by implementing the basic of cycle account process

Reduced workplace incidents by 10% through safety Gemba Walks.

Improved operational efficiency through process optimization.

Improved On Time Shipping Performance from 65% to 95%,

Experienced Plant and Quality Manager in Manufacturing.

Implement the tracking of KPI Indicators based on SQDC.

Hussmann /Monterrey, Mexico

PLANT MANAGER FOR BU, INSIGTH AND KRACK /Relocation to USA

05/2024 - 09/2024

Hands on to audit the process to identify areas to improved and assign task to the managers to fix and solve issues identified during Gemba Walks

Achieved a 15% reduction in product defects, quality dock audit meeting with all supported areas to take actions based on findings.

Improved 5’s, conducting Gemba Walk and auditing the production stations

Gemba Walks to identify and fix safety risks, reducing incidents by 10%

Reduce Overtime cost by 10% improving production efficiency

Streamlined operations to boost productivity.

Results-Driven Manufacturing Leader.

Alfmeier Friedrichs and Rath de Mexico S.A de C.V /Monterrey, México

GENERAL PLANT MANAGER /Company acquisition

04/2020 - 04/2024

Hand on Plant Manager, performing Gemba walks with all Managers focused on Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5’s, identify areas to improved and solve and confirm solutions/repairs during Gemba walk’s

Reduced cost defects by 15% with strong quality control, from assembly stations that were transferred from SC USA to Monterrey Mx

Improved the Inventory accuracy from 80% to 95%, following the cycle account process and tracking in a monthly KPI’s review, Success Annual Inventory physical account.

Improved the 5’s discipline conducting Gemba Walk with all the Management Staff and Supervisors

Coordinate the transfer machines from different locations (Germany, China, USA) to Monterrey Mx

Implement the SIOP monthly review to track the performance in a weekly and monthly results

Reduced the direct head count improving the cycle time and valancing the flow of material

Drove operational improvements, increasing efficiency by 10%.

Dynamic Leader in Manufacturing and Quality Management.

Cut costs by 10% through strategic resource management.

Develop a backup plan for key management positions

Motivated teams to exceed production targets.

Improved safety, lowering incidents by 20%.

Alfmeier Friedrichs and Rath de Mexico S.A de C.V - Monterrey, Mexico

PLANT QUALITY MANAGER /Promotion

02/2010 - 04/2020

Support other areas like Supply Chain Manager, HR, Engineering, Production Control and Production Molding Injection.

Support engineering during New Product Introduction and Engineering changes to meet customer requirements and received approval

Achieved all customer requirements due a transfer line from Germany, China and USA to Mexico facility

Be responsible for molding operation with increase on efficiency and reducing scrap and set up changes

Be a key player to implement and certificate ISO 14001 and maintain the AITF Certification every year

Jidoka Tickets for quality and Safety to motivate the Operators to motivate the detections in both Items

Be the main point of contact for all customer audits and customer complaints

Achieved 10% cost savings through effective resource management.

Led cross-functional teams to meet quality and safety standards.

Implemented processes that boosted production efficiency.

Improved workplace safety, cutting incidents by 20%.

Enhanced quality control, reducing defects by 15%.

Skilled Plant Quality Manager Driving Excellence.

Dana Corporation /Monterrey, Mexico

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

06/2007 - 02/2010

Lounching production lines that were transferred from Barry Canada and Brasil to Monterrey Mx, implementing quality checks along all process (CNC, Lathe, Grinding, Welding Robots, Painting & Washing)

Lounching the Quality procedures since Receiving Inspection, In process Inspection and Final Inspection for each process and machine

Implement the process to approved and validate all Suppliers under quality standard requirements (ISO/AITF).

Develop and Document all test validations that were created to receive the customer approval for mass production

Training received to Implement TPS’s during the machines transition and launch of Quality Management system

Implement error proofing to prevent and detect defects before shipping

Delivered 10% cost savings through efficient resource management.

Working directly with International, Kenworth as main customers

Experienced Assurance Manager, Ensuring Quality and Compliance.

Streamlined quality assurance processes, reducing defects by 15%.

Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Led teams to consistently meet production and quality goals.

Improved safety protocols, decreasing incidents by 10%.

Parker Industrial de Mexico /Monterrey, NL

QUALITY COORDINATOR /SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

01/2005 - 06/2007

Drove cost savings by optimizing supplier relationships and processes.

Streamlined supplier quality processes, reducing defects by 15%.

Enhanced internal quality controls, improving overall production.

Collaborated with suppliers to resolve quality issues effectively.

Working directly with OEM customers (FORD, Chrysler & GM).

Conducted rigorous inspections to ensure product compliance.

Skilled Quality Coordinator and Supplier Quality Engineer.

Grote Industries de Mexico /Monterrey, NL

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR AND QUALITY ENGINEER

01/2000 - 01/2005

Supervised production teams, ensuring on-time delivery, and quality standards.

Achieved cost savings through process optimization and resource management.

Collaborated with teams to address production and quality challenges.

Implemented quality control processes, reducing defects by 15%.

Led continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.

Experienced Production Supervisor and Quality Engineer.

Kemet de Mexico /Monterrey, NL

PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER

01/1999 - 01/2000

Fostered a safe work environment, meeting safety and quality standards consistently.

Oversaw production and maintenance operations, ensuring maximum efficiency.

Implemented preventive maintenance strategies, extending equipment lifespan.

Led teams to improve uptime and reduce equipment downtime by 20%.

Streamlined processes, enhancing production flow, and reducing costs.

Experienced Production and Maintenance Manager Driving Efficiency.

EDUCATION AND OTHERS

Instituto Tecnologico De Monterrey /Monterrey, Mexico

Master Black Belt Certification /12/2016

Zacatecas Institute of Technology /Zacatecas

Bachelor & degree Industrial Engineering, Quality Systems & Productivity, 06/1998

Interests

Plant Management /Quality Management /Operation Management/Production Management /Supply Chain Management

References

Green Card Holder /909-***-**** /Moreno Valley CA, 92557

Omar Garcia /Operation Director / (+52) 812-***-****

Mark Rose Innes /Operation Director /864-***-****

Raul Sanchez /Plant Manager / (+52) 812-***-****

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