Verdugo & Associates

CARLOS EDUARDO LOPEZ CASTILLO

Ave. López Portillo No. 456

México, D.F

Tel. 631 310303, cell 566 4791

BACKGROUND:

Bilingual, computer literate, results-driven & highly motivated plant manager with extensive experience across multiple industries including automotive, medical, textile. Proven performer and skilled in lean manufacturing and cost saving initiatives. Hands-on manager with experience in plant start-ups, inventory control and budgeting with a reputation for dedication, problem solving and outstanding service.

EXPERIENCE:

NOMA MONCLOVA SA de CV (10/04-10/05)

PLANT MANAGER: Wire harness manufacturing for the agricultural & heavy industry. Responsible for the total operational performance of the plant with 650 employees and $30 MM dollars in sales. In charge of materials, quality, engineering, purchasing, finance and human resources.

· Improved productivity from 42% to 65% and saved floor space through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques and the Stonebridge Production System.

· Reduced WIP by 50% to 200,000 USD by leveling production scheduling.

· Reduced raw material inventory from 1.8 million USD to 1.4 million USD by implementing line cycle counts and sending only material kits to the line, rather than standard packs.

· Increased inventory accuracy by 7% to 99%. Improved inventory turns from 8 to 10 setting a new goal to 12 by the end of the 2005.

· Implemented lean manufacturing

· Implemented ISO9000

TYCO ELECTRONICS (10/02-10/04)

GENERAL PLANT MANAGER:

Wire harness manufacturing for the automotive industry. I was responsible of plant operations of the manufacturing facility with 1500 associates and $50 MM in sales. Reported directly to the Vice-president. In charge of coordinating all departments and areas including P&L responsibility, business plan development and execution.

· Increased production efficiency from 60% to 80% reducing direct labor.

· Reduced WIP and Raw Material inventory by establishing satellite plants in Hermosillo.

· Reducing overall Operation Costs by over 20%.

· Developed suppliers to validate as approved vendors. Obtained QS-9000 certification.

· Improved space in order to fit additional business and new products through lean manufacturing.

EDUCATION:

Master Degree in Business Administration

Universidad Autonoma de Mexico-2000

Bachelor Degree in Administration

Universidad Autonoma de Mexico- 1995

TRAINING:

Total quality excellence

Problem solving

8 discipline reports

QS-9000 & ISO 14001 certification.

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership