Hector Guillermo Gonzalez Gutierrez

STPS Certified DC5 Trainer | January 2025. Development of Operational Excellence Programs and change management through analysis of 4 blocks (Lean, Quality, Culture, and Leadership). Resource optimization for impact on the efficiency of administrative and operational operations. • Creation of information and workshops on Leadership and Change Management • Deployment of guidelines for the development and implementation of quality management systems • Development of Lean Assessment and Lean Construction. • Training and Certification DC5 / STPS in Core Tools. (MSA, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP) * To Participate in evolutive leadership talks (Ikigai, Henri Fayol...)

I lead the Autonomous Production Unit with a focus on measurable results, and talent development, with close leadership,. - Management of multidisciplinary teams with a focus on safety and efficiency (OEE) / SMED) Implementation of Lean Manufacturing: Process optimization to reduce costs and enhance key performance indicators (KPIs). Tier1,2,3 & 4, -Tangible financial results derived from plant efficiency. - More than 600 DL managing and 20 IDL (Supervisors and APU leads)

Defined and implemented Continuous Improvement strategy for Business Transformation and Performance enhancement - Saved significant amount of money through formal Operational Excellence structure - Streamlined 30 process flows into a cohesive End-to-End Project Cycle Process - Trained over 150 associates on lean tools and processes - Established foundations for Management Review Process to monitor Projects Performance - Led Change Management initiatives for successful implementation

Coordinated and implemented Quality Management System to achieve certification and recertification ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, led Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement projects, resulting in significant cost savings reduction - Conducted Lean training for associates in local and foreign units - Developed and executed quick improvement initiatives - Provided guidance on Change Management and Value Chain Excellence

Developed and managed an annual plan for Kaizen events to improve processes - Analyzed and collaborated with teams to set improvement objectives - Generated monthly reports on progress and outcomes - Reduced inventory levels and lead time, impacting P&L - Built VSM to manage improvements aligned to customer demand.

Developed new suppliers for cost reduction and quality improvement - Implemented structured process for new product introduction.- Improved operational processes using Lean methodologies with more than 50 Kaizen focused in P&L, and more than 500 trainning hours, - Coordinated Quality Gates methodology for product quality - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to add value - Managed SAP ERP for efficient operations -

Developed and managed an annual plan for Kaizen events to improve processes - Analyzed and collaborated with teams to set improvement objectives - Generated monthly reports on progress and outcomes - Reduced inventory levels and lead time, impacting P&L - Built VSM to manage improvements aligned to customer demand. Main Achievements: - 5 Customer Complaint attended - More than 4 weeks solutions sustainability

Managed resources for product releases in production lines - Coordinated PPAP levels 3 and 4 - Resolved customer complaints and rejected materials - Implemented scrap reduction and defect level reduction projects - did trainning on 6-sigma methodology and 5's Program - Developed solutions using 8D's and PDCA methodologies for quality customers and suppliers complaints.

Developed and implemented ISO 9001 system - Established quality metrics and SOP´s for materials and processes - Collaborated with suppliers for continuous improvement - Implemented PPAP, FMEA, ITR for product certification - Created documentation for process control, did train collaborators in toolling for quality inspection and R&R testing

Coordinated quality control processes for product compliance - Managed internal and external claims system - Conducted steel tests using metallographic equipment - Prepared steel quality certificates for APQP and PPAP - Regulated process control parameters for steel production - Developed PPAP and FMEA - Implemented 5's program for efficiency - Conducted statistical tests and production analysis - Performed Mechanical Tests for steel analysis