Ricardo Meza

03/2022-06/2025 at Genpact LLC; Guadalajara, Jal.

Sr. Manager | Lean Digital Transformation

• Managed digital transformation projects for top clients in the Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, and Healthcare industries. Focused on Productivity, Client Value Delivery and Monetization metrics
• Finance, accounting, and supply chain processes automation. (SAP, Coupa, Salesforce, etc.)
• Led software development team in implementing digital tools using Python, C#, Selenium, VBA, SAP Scripting, Web and ERPs 
• Mentored operations leaders in Lean Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts. 
• Implemented GenAI and Machine Learning projects for process optimization. BPM, PMO 

03/2021-03/2022 at Chamberlain Group; Nogales, Son.

Continuous Improvement Manager

• Designed & deployed Lean Manufacturing Tools at all levels in the 5 Business Units
• Facilitated Kaizen Events, Ideas program 
• Improved supply chain (Kanban, Pull, Invoicing, Purchasing strategy, Planning, Materials)
• Trained and mentored Lean engineers to adopt and spread Chamberlain Manufacturing System
• Implemented Digitalization Initiative (MES Systems, OEE, Andon, Hr x Hr, Power BI, etc)
• Managed 2 Sr. Engineers and 3 Engineers

09/2017-03/2021 at ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Cd. Juárez, Chih.

Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering Manager

• Deployed Lean Manufacturing Tools at all levels in the plant
• Launched Six Sigma Certification Program for Engineers 
• Facilitated Excellence Award, Gemba, Lean Tools, Kaizen Events, Internal Audits 
• Participated quarterly with NA Lean Steering Committee to review progress and sharing
• Responsible to achieve annualized savings, improve labor cost and plant layout.
• LPA Audits, IATF 16949, VDA 19.1, SAP, Core Tools, Industry 4.0, Tier 1 & 2 Automotive
• Managed 2 Engineers

05/2012-02/2017 TE Connectivity Raychem; Cd. Juárez, Chih.

Lean Six Sigma & Projects Manager

• Managed & deployed VAVE, Manufacturing Systems, Cost Reduction Projects with a financial impact of ~2.5 MM USD
• Implemented 15 Lean Manufacturing Tools including training to all people in the organization (Safety, VSM, 5S, Std Work, TPM, QCO, Cell Design, Pull System, and others)   
• Facilitated more than 100 Kaizen events in the Mexico and US Plants, interacting with people in Germany, US, China and Mexico
• Trained 32 engineers in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Methodology
• Improved OEE from low 50% to 72% by implementing TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, 
• Facilitated Kaizen events to reduce Setup Times, Cycle Time, Lead Time, Operation costs in Molding processes, Stamping, Die Casting, CNC Machining reducing labor costs by 10%
• Implemented Pull System to reduce inventory dollars amount by 1.1 MM USD 
• Led more than 500 Ideas Kaizen / Suggestion program from associates in the production floor
• Train of Trainers in Six sigma, 4DX, Lean Mfg (Lego Game), MS Office, ISO
• Managed 1 Maintenance Supervisor and 14 Maintenance Technicians 

01/2010-05/2012 Lexmark Int. Mexicana; Cd. Juárez, Chih.

Operational Excellent Coordinator

• Accomplished corporate cost savings of 3.74 MM USD for FY10 and FY11.
• Implemented Lean & Six Sigma in 4 plants of Lexmark. 
• Trained and mentor of 35 people as DMAIC Green Belts, 16 people got GB certification.
• Mentored 3 Black Belts at a manager level.
• Accomplished corporate cost savings of $3.74 MM USD for FY10 and FY11.
• Implemented and support Kaizen events, TPM, QCO/SMED, Pull System, 5S.
• Certified Auditor ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001..