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Carlos Ramirez Overview
- 1. Carlos B. Ramirez Operations, Engineering and Manufacturing Expert [email_address]
- 2. My Objective Continuous growth and development as manufacturing professional, sharing knowledge and spreading my network globally
- 3. My Background Mechanical Engineer with 3 Master degrees (Eng./Mgmt.) 19 years of professional activity (GM, PSMi) Operations Excellence expert in S,P,Q,R,C,E Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain expertise Lean manufacturing champion Advanced Project Management of large scale plant start ups Integrator of diverse cultures in multinational projects
- 4. My Achievements Launched a dozen of new products (engines and transmissions) Implemented advanced production technologies in brownfield & greenfield operations Achieved up to $30M Dlls savings in capital savings Formed high performance organizations and teams that excelled results Developed many employees into leaders now managing worldwide
- 5. Example - Change Management Operations Manager, GM (2006), Engine Machining and Assembly Issue: new technology introduced in 20+ year operation Challenge: flawless launch of new engine operation using lean strategies I formed teams, developed vision, facilitated SMART goals I empowered people, coached supervisors, listened to workers, documented processes, provided feedback Result: engine launched successfully 6 months ahead of schedule for Chevy Malibu, exceeding all S,P,Q,R,C,E metrics S T R A
- 6. Example - Customer Satisfaction Operations Manager, GM (2007), Engine Machining and Assembly Issue: rejects in the assembly line due to cylinder head leaks Challenge: increase the First Time Quality of cylinder heads due to leaks to avoid impacting the assembly line (rework, scrap) I formed a team to analyze problem using 6 Sigma techniques, developed experiments and found root cause Supplier quality problem with damaged valves was corrected, also valve assembly method at GM was modified to avoid problem Result: First Time Quality increased from 93% to 96%, eliminating the defect completely. I recognized my team and documented the case S T R A
- 7. Example - Safety Orientation Operations Manager, GM (2007), Engine Machining and Assembly Issue: team member recordable accident in the cylinder head assembly operation, hand trapped in conveyor Challenge: create a hazard free and safe working environment in the line and improve safety culture I assigned a team of workers as safety champions, developed a business plan with specific activities to prevent accidents Implemented visual aids in all pinch points, added conveyor guards, safety talks, safety walks in all plant areas, shared findings Result: No accidents in 2 years in the line, cultural change in people, my team became the plant’s experts in pinch points S T R A
- 8. V6 Engine Acceleration 92% ¡
- 9. New Engine Start of Production New V6 engine launch for Chevy Malibu and Vans
- 10. New Transmission Start of Production 4 Speed Transmission for China and Australia Speech at Start of Production Ceremony (2003)