Ivan Mendoza

Results-driven Engineer with over 14 years of experience in the automotive industry (Tier 1), specializing in the supervision, execution, and optimization of production, paint, and assembly lines. Expert in managing floor performance indicators (OEE, FTQ, Scrap) and coaching high-performance operational teams toward continuous improvement. Hands-on professional focused on daily production compliance, root-cause problem solving, and international quality standards.

PRODUCTION AREA LEADER / COORDINATOR at Hyundai Mobis (2024-01 – 2026-07)

• Production Oversight: Lead and coordinate high-volume production lines (Paint & Assembly) directly on the shop floor, ensuring 100% daily production plan compliance.
• KPI Management & Core Tools: Driven by results in OEE, FTQ, and Scrap reduction; implement immediate corrective actions and lead root-cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) to maintain line efficiency.
• Quality & Audits: Supervise and execute process audits in paint and assembly stages, guaranteeing compliance with customer requirements and international quality standards.
• Team Leadership & Safety: Manage, train, and coach operational personnel, fostering a strict culture of safety (EHS), 5S, and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.
• Shop-Floor Problem Solving: Analyze real-time production data to identify bottlenecks, coordinate technical solutions, and minimize downtime in multi-station processes.

ASSISTANT AREA LEADER / PRODUCTION COORDINATOR at Hyundai Mobis (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Customer Liaison: Resolved manufacturing and quality issues directly with customers, ensuring technical requirements and delivery windows were met.
• Production Stability: Guaranteed line performance stability by implementing standardized work instructions and real-time monitoring of KPIs.
• Talent Development: Orchestrated training programs for operational personnel in specialized areas, increasing cross-training, ILUO flexibility, and team versatility.
• Safety & Compliance: Updated and enforced safety regulations across manufacturing areas, maintaining a zero-accident record on the lines.
• Resource Allocation: Managed team assignments and resource distribution for specific high-priority projects, optimizing labor costs and floor organization.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR at Hyundai Mobis (2016-05 – 2020-12)

• Production Compliance: Achieved 100% compliance with production schedules through rigorous follow-up on line processes and operational standards.
• Problem Solving Expert: Led root cause analysis using 8D, Ishikawa diagrams, and 5 Whys to eliminate recurrences in quality and process deviations.
• Skill Matrix Management: Implemented ILUO training and conducted audits over critical positions to ensure a multi-skilled and certified workforce.
• Process Improvement: Supervised paint match-up processes and established maintenance schedules for paint cabins, robots, and jigs, reducing downtime.
• Inventory Control: Managed inventory deadlines and production indicators (KPIs) to ensure a lean and efficient material flow.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR at Faurecia Interior Systems (2012-10 – 2016-05)

• Direct supervision of automotive interior manufacturing processes: Punch Pressing, Lining, and Stitching.
• Led shift handovers, headcount allocation, and daily scrap tracking to meet plant delivery goals.

Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering – Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (2004 – 2009)