Jorge Ros
16010 SW 86th Ln.
Miami, FL 33193
Cellular:  [Send email to request phone number] 43-8062
E-Mail: 

Summary:

Creative professional, with superior communication abilities. Expertise in
Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Operations, Lean Manufacturing and Training.
Electromechanical Engineer with studies in Management. Certified in 1994 as
Quality Engineer. Computer Literate: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word),
Internet, etc. Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish. Available as a
Manager/Supervisor or as a Specialist.

Accomplishments:

 Manufacturing, Operations and Quality Assurance:

 * Supervised and controlled Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Quality,
Operations, etc.
 * Lead a project to obtain the ISO TS16949 certification (a special version of
ISO 9001 for automotive industry suppliers).
 * Directed an improvement in the level of service by reducing back orders.
 * Lead a project to implement a MAPICS based ERP system.
 * Obtained a "Master of Quality" award from Nissan for Interfil.
 * Implemented 5'S programs.
 * Managed projects to modernize several lines of products.

 Training & Coaching (Manufacturing, Operations and Quality Assurance):

 * Designed and conducted seminars and provided coaching services on Management,
Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Six-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Systems.
 * Designed several On-line courses for a virtual college in the USA.
 * Worked with managers in projects to reduce Lead Times and improve Quality and
Productivity.

Experience:

 Freelance, Miami, FL
 Freelance December 2004 to August 2009

 * Planned and managed training projects for managers and employees.
 * Conducted training in Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Six-Sigma and Lean
Manufacturing Systems.
 * Managed projects to implement modern Lean Manufacturing Systems.
 * Enforced safety and sanitation regulations.
 * Implemented 5'S Programs.
 * Lead the project to implement a MAPICS based ERP system.

 Interfil Corporation (Automotive Filters) - Mexico City
Manufacturing Operations Manager January 2000 to December 2004

 * Supervised and controlled Manufacturing Operations (Production, Planning,
Quality, Purchasing, etc.)
 * Productivity was improved. Back-orders were reduced. Lead times were
improved.
 * Lead the project to implement a MAPICS based ERP system.
 * Successfully restructured the management system, reducing headcount.
 * Reduced the number of suppliers form more than 400 to a little over 80.
 * Leaded and managed the project to obtain the ISO TS16949 certification (a
special and stricter version of ISO 9001 for automotive industry suppliers).
 * Enforced safety and sanitation regulations. Housekeeping was improved.
 * Obtained the "Master of Quality" award from Nissan Corporation for Interfil.

 IQS Group - Miami, FL
 Trainer and Coach January 1988 to January 2000

 * Planned and Managed training projects in Quality Management and Productivity
Improvement..
 * Conducted training in Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing Systems, Problem
Solving Techniques and related fields.
 * Worked with managers in projects to reduce Lead Times and improve Quality and
Productivity.

 Aro Corporation (Pneumatic Products) - Mexico City.
 Plant Operations Manager March 1985 to January 1988
 * Supervised and controlled Manufacturing Operations (Production, Planning,
Quality, Purchasing, etc.)
 * Managed projects to modernize several lines of products.
 * Managed 140 employees, improving overall productivity.

Education:

 * Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City): BS in Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering. 

Additional Training:

 * Seminar "Impact" on Lean Manufacturing technology sponsored by Wix
Corporation, Dana Allen Plant, in North Carolina, (USA, 2004).
 * Lean Manufacturing Course, Gaston College, (Dallas, North Carolina, 2004).
 * Seminar "Planner-Buyer program", APICS (2003).
 * Course on Internal Audits for the transition to ISO/TS 16949:2002 from
QS9000, Plexus Corporation - AIG (2002).
 * Course "Transition to ISO/TS 16949 from QS9000", Plexus Corporation - AIG
(2002).
 * Continuing education courses at the University of Miami, Miami, FL. (Total
Quality Management -1991, Statistics for Process Control -1991, Voice of the
Customer -1992).
 * "Preparation Course for the CQE Certification" at the center for Professional
Development, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. (1994).
 * Seminar "Quality, Productivity and Competitive Position" from Dr. W. Edwards
Deming (Miami 1991)
 * Seminar "Quality in Services" from Dr. W. Edwards Deming (Washington, 1992).

Languages:
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish:
 * Spanish (Native language)
 * English Fluent (Second Language)

Certifications:
Certified in 1994 as a Quality Engineer (CQE) by the American Society of Quality
(ASQ).

Other:
Travel (Up to 50%).

References:
Available upon request