Hector Rodriguez Rodriguez

My mission is contributing to organization development through deep knowledge in international standards of manufacturing, DFM and DFA, logistic, engineering and quality applied to the automotive industry, electronical industry, metal mechanical industry focused achieving the aims demanded in time, managing to the personnel and taking it for the way to achieve the success it has been a constant in my professional path. Bachelor´s degree (Electronic Engineer), 23 years of experience as tier 1, successful start-up with 3 companies, solid knowledge of core tools, 8D´s, PDCA, RED-X, implementer Lean Manufacturing tools, six sigma, 5´s, iso9001 and IATF16949. My Culture are cross functional collaboration, always excel goal setting, talent development, goals communication, motivation and maximize return on assets through disciplined financial. Take for granted represent the company before community, government authorities, and industry associations committed to social responsibility, local economic development and sustainability. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service. Adaptable General Management with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality. Results-focused and proactive in planning day-to-day operations and solving service issues. Offers advanced abilities in tackling issues impacting team and business success. Excels at managing team and personal time to consistently exceed expectations. Service leader with business knowledge and management experience to positively impact team operations. Versed in automotive industry best practices and business operations and always looking for opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Experience

January 2021 – November 2025

Operation Manufacturing  Manager

NARO Co., Irapuato Guanajuato

• Operation Manager responsible to achieve the performance of operations in construction, supplies and qualities, following up KPI´s to fulfilling the customer expectations.
• Plant Headcount 240 persons
• Annual sales 100 MDD
• Customers Gobierno del estado de Michoacan, Gobierno del estado de Guanajuato, Tecniflex Ansorge, Draxton
• Successful Start-up of the company in 2021 with the design, development and construction.
• Responsible for coordinating high-performance teams to achieve the company´s goals, ensuring customer and investor requirements are met.
• Monitoring and analyzing key operation metrics, adjust strategies to meet production targets, focus team on continuous improvement on on-time delivery, productivity improvements, process control.
• Motivate staff to address problems with a root cause solution approach (Product quality, Lean M. Customer delivery).
• Setting the strategy and driving operation excellence accountability around safety and culture in the company.
• As Operation manager build strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensure installation capacity for current production and new projects, able to communicate direction for upper management.
• Sought continued innovation within management and operations structures to maximize company potential.
• Established successful, attainable annual operational plans, maximizing company performance and growth.

November 2013 - December 2020

General Manager/ Quality Manager

AKI Seat Manufacturing, Salamanca Guanajuato

• General Manager responsible for the performance of plant, manufacturing, maintenance, Logistic, Continuous improvement and Quality.
• Plant Headcount 700 persons
• Annual sales 120 MDD
• Customer MMVO, 4M MAZDA
• Successful start-up of the company with project J-36W Seats construction for MAZDA Mexico, supporting the quality assurance of 48 suppliers furthermore assurance the quality in production lines.
• The quality award was achieved in 2014, granted by Mazda Mexico to its best suppliers during the start of operation at the plant.
• As General manager responsible of KPI´s following up and make the adjusting needed to meet production targets.
• Liability around safety, quality, delivery, cost. Leading lean methodologies together people, and servant leadership.
• Improving On-time delivery, productivity, process controls, in order to create better standards with a daily management and continuous improvement.
• Driving Problems solving to ensure customer satisfaction, setting strategies and driving operation excellence.
• Understanding the production process, build relationships with key stakeholders, able to articulate production escalation.
• Role will be responsible to ensure installation capacity for current production programs and futures and communicate directions for upper management.
• Leveraged financial data and forecasts to set clear operating budgets.
• Authorized use of teams and materials for specific departments and projects.
• Developed high-performing teams to consistently exceed goals, drive revenue and expand markets.
• Reported successes, failures and new plans to governing body to guide decision-making.
• Built successful business culture focused on performance optimization and goal attainment.

March 2010 - November 2013

Quality Assurance Manager

CCL container, San Jose de Iturbide Guanajuato

• Quality Assurance Manager responsible to respond to all customer complaints, APQP process for the new Projects or any request/ proposed change product or process.
• Responsible for the Quality Assurance in the production areas and Supplier Quality including incoming in two manufacturing plants in Edo. Mexico and the other in Guanajuato (San José de Iturbide).
• Responsible for setting the strategy and quality objectives for each plant, monitoring the progress of each physical indicator and coaching to the personnel to achieve the goals set.
• Conducted reviews, 1:1 supervision and performance appraisals with staff.
• Adapted QA plans to meet customer regulatory requirements and internal business controls.
• Provided technical input into recruiting activities to drive quality hires.
• Implemented and trained staff on SPC QA tracking and recording keeping software.
• Outlined QA strategy for all performance testing.
• Prepared and coached department heads on audit requirements by external auditors.
• Designed and delivered QA training for manufacturing personnel.
• Outlined standardized procedures for company inspections and process reviews.

January 2002 - March 2010

Quality Assurance Manager

Valeo Electrical System, San Luis Potosí

• Quality Assurance Manager responsible to respond to all customer complaints (GM, Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota), APQP process for any request/ proposed change product or process.
• Responsible for the Quality Assurance in the production machining areas, and supplier Quality including incoming Inspection.
• Start up of new lines and process, customer validation and production transfers.
• Leader in PDCA team in order to implement solution to complex problems, Leader implementer of projects Green Belt with saving $500,000 usd per year.
• Responsible to achieve capability process required by customers (CPK>1.67). Three years being employed as process and product quality auditor, planning and perform audits during launching products.
• Provided technical input into recruiting activities to drive quality hires.
• Conducted reviews, 1:1 supervision and performance appraisals with staff.
• Prepared and coached department heads on audit requirements by external auditors.
• Designed and delivered QA training for manufacturing personnel.
• Presented key findings to company executives, recommending changes to improve quality systems.
• Kept staff ahead of policy and regulatory compliance changes through mandatory CPD training.
• Reviewed manufacturing processes and formulated strategies to improve productivity.
• Supported timely, quality product release through diligent production analysis and evaluation.
• Performed thorough quality investigations, identifying key development strategies and supporting idea implementation.
• Ensured products met manufacturing specifications by measuring dimensions and testing functionality.
• Managed onsite testing for customers in alignment with project specifications.
• Coordinated and participated in internal and external quality management system audits to guarantee product and quality specifications.

June 2000 - December 2001

Test Engineer

GCI services

• Test Engineer responsible to perform and report test results during the validation process of new products.

Education

Electronic Engineer: Graduation 2001, School IT San Luis Potosi