Benito Ramírez Hernández

Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in the automotive industry. Proven track record leading New Product Introductions (NPI) and large-scale manufacturing projects for global OEMs such as Mazda and BMW. Expert in managing workforces of 270+ headcount, optimizing SQDCM KPIs, and driving profitability through strategic CAPEX/OPEX oversight and data analysis (SAP & Power BI).

• Strategic Workforce Management: Direct and manage a workforce of 270 employees, ensuring optimal personnel assignment based on competencies.
• Financial & Investment Oversight: Manage cost control and investment planning, including headcount budgets, consumables, and CAPEX for continuous improvement.
• Executive Liaison: Maintain direct communication with Executive Management to report on and achieve SQDCM goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize SAP and Power BI to monitor inventory levels, scrap rates, and operational KPIs for real-time process optimization.
• Project Leadership: Lead product design reviews and strategic initiatives for new manufacturing projects.
• Quality Governance: Ensure 100% compliance with ISO/IATF-based policies and standards. Key Achievements:
• Safety Transformation: Decreased workplace incidents by 71% (from 60 to 17) through the implementation of a proactive zero-accident culture.
• Cost Reduction: Spearheaded a 3-month Kaizen initiative that achieved a 39% reduction in scrap rates, significantly increasing manufacturing margins.
• Quality Optimization: Improved production quality for BMW, reducing PPMs by 51% (from 293 to 144) while maintaining 100% IATF compliance.

INGENIERO INDUSTRIAL, 01/2013

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE AGUASCALIENTES