Marco Antonio Gomez Escalante

Accomplished project leader with experience in project management, including planning and managing various engineering projects. Robust track record of enhancing production efficiency and capacity across various operations. Excel at leading layout development for maximal space utilization, and adept at implementing advanced engineering principles to bolster manufacturing processes. Proven ability in managing investment budgets with a strategic approach, and skilled in driving cost-saving initiatives through labor cost analysis and operational streamlining. Possess strong competencies in ERP and CRM systems, improving data accuracy and process efficiency. Recognized for exceptional personnel management, problem-solving, communication, and strategic planning capabilities, consistently delivering impactful outcomes in complex, multidisciplinary environments.

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Manufacturing Planner & Industrial Engineer Group Leader January 2023 — March 2024

Led layout development for production facilities, ensuring optimal space utilization and efficiency in manufacturing processes. Designed innovative production lines to enhance capacity and meet demand, incorporating advanced engineering principles. Conducted comprehensive capacity calculations for both Front-End (FE) and Back-End (BE) operations, identifying areas for improvement. Developed and managed investment budgets, meticulously planning spending to align with strategic objectives.

●  Increased Audi SMT capacity by 20%, effectively meeting production targets and demand surges.

●  Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 30% on TPMS SMT, significantly enhancing operational productivity.

●  Reduced headcount by 60% through the integration of visual inspection cameras, automating quality control at production

endpoints.

●  Implemented a semi-automatic packaging station, achieving a 20% reduction in manual labor requirements.

●  Streamlined operations through the implementation of ERP and CRM systems, enhancing data accuracy and process efficiency.

●  Tracked labor costs, focusing on dependencies to drive cost-saving initiatives and improve labor productivity.

Continental 

Project Leader - January 2022 — December 2022 

Led a multidisciplinary team across Germany and Mexico, spearheading the development of four innovative projects. Managed engineering changes and coordinated with the engineering team to ensure timely and effective implementation. Oversaw investment strategies for significant back-end improvements, enhancing overall operational efficiency. Negotiated with suppliers for the procurement and production of new equipment and software, maintaining project momentum.

●  Successfully transferred a low-runner project to another plant, achieving a 5% reduction in headcount.

●  Optimized project layout to consolidate two projects, resulting in a 50% headcount reduction.

●  Ensured seamless coordination across departments for the manufacture of prototypes, meeting strict customer delivery requirements.

●  Maintained clear communication channels with suppliers, securing necessary new equipment and programs for project continuity.

●  Conducted diligent follow-ups on the shop floor, facilitating the smooth progression of new project development.

●  Directed planning and supervision of prototype runs, collaborating closely with production, quality, and logistics departments to

ensure prototype samples met customer specifications and delivery timelines.

Continental 

 Industrial Engineer March 2017 — December 2022

Managed equipment relocations within production cells to optimize workflow. Initiated the creation of new part numbers and managed BOM transfers between SAP engineering and SAP production systems, ensuring seamless integration. Analyzed SMD lines and back-end cell capacities, developing strategies to enhance production rates. Conducted production line balancing to maximize efficiency and throughput. Collaborated with operations management for the review and analysis of KPIs, focusing on continuous improvement.

●  Increased production cell output by 33% through strategic layout reconfiguration and the introduction of new equipment.

●  Achieved a 20% space optimization in the low runners' backend, enhancing operational efficiency.

●  Streamlined SAP processes for part number creation and BOM transfers, reducing system discrepancies and improving data

accuracy.

●  Implemented effective production line balancing techniques, leading to more consistent and predictable manufacturing outputs.

●  Conducted in-depth KPI reviews with operations management to identify and act upon areas for process improvement.

Ingenieria Industrial - Instituto Tecnologico de Culiacán 2013

Graded Examinations in Spoken English - Trinity College London 2016

Scrum Master Certifed - Universidad del Valle de Mexico 2024