José Valenzuela Email: jose. valenzuela .bc @ gmail . com
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Over 15 years of high-profile technical experience in various industries, including medical, wood, furniture, electronics, electrical, television, automotive, logistics, and agriculture. Proven track record in developing, implementing, and driving strategies to improve facility conditions by managing maintenance practices and processes to increase and sustain plant and processing equipment uptime.
- RAM Technologies, Relocation Project/Plant Manager, April 2022-Present
Developed and implemented a comprehensive relocation strategy of their manufacturing plant from LA, California, US to Tijuana, BC, Mexico, minimizing disruptions to business operations Managed resource requirements and coordinated roles and responsibilities for internal team members and external vendors. Create5 and tracked a relocation budget exceeding $2 million, monitored project costs, and developed detailed relocation schedules. Developed contingency plans, scopes of work for subcontracted services, and collaborated with client procurement and legal departments for RFPs. Established and monitored internal and external SLAs and KPIs, ensuring effective communication of move plans and activities, 4.0 Technologies strategy implementation (IoTI and IA).
- Jonathan Louis, Maintenance Superintendent, 2021-2022
Implemented a spare parts control system and Preventive Maintenance System. Introduced Maintenance Department procedures and led cross-functional policies for six manufacturing facilities in Baja California, Mexico
- Movaload, General Manager, 2014-2021
Led business development and presented investment opportunities for local and international prospects. Designed and executed company business model, managed clients and contracts, and negotiated supplier agreements. Established relationships with private and public organizations, oversaw operations, and developed tailored solutions using Industry 4.0 technologies. Planned and forecasted production, implemented Decentralized Finance (DeFi) strategies, and managed greenhouse operations for flower exportation. Handled import/export from Mexico to the US and other countries.
- Honeywell, Facility & Purchasing Manager, 2013-2014
Managed building operations, financial management, and ensured facility operations supported business needs. Implemented asset maintenance and compliance programs, coordinated facility and infrastructure projects, and managed expense budgets and Capital projects (Capex). Established hazard control and safety practices, ensured compliance with local codes and regulations. Managed financial reporting, developed multi-year capital project plans, and provided guest services for local business needs.
Coordinated with landlords to ensure services were provided according to lease agreements.
- Muebles para Niños de Baja, Engineering/Maintenance Manager, 2003-2013 Managed 47,400 sq. ft. facility, responsible for Engineering, Maintenance, and IT Network Administration Supervised factory resources, implemented BOM, routing, and maintenance procedures. Collaborated with Ohio Engineering for prototypes, new product launches, and product changes. Achieved cost reduction targets of $2.5M, reduced emergency overtime labor by 50%, equipment downtime by 45%, operating costs by over $60,000/year, and scrap costs by 45% Implemented SMED on production floor, achieving manpower savings of around $1.5M
Good Fine Companies, Engineering Plant Manager // Leviton, Maintenance Manager // Autoliv, Maintenance Supervisor
Industrial Engineer // International Business Bachelor
Manufacturing & Maintenance // Regulatory & Compliance // Technology // Logistics // Project Management // Agriculture
English: 75%
Company Builder EBELI (Alianza del Pacifico) // Habits of Rockefeller “Scaling up Habits of Rockefeller “Scaling up” // Innovation Readiness Series // Beam Irradiation Technologies // Lean Manufacturing and Lean Leadership // Six Sigma Black Belt // AUTOCAD // Six Sigma Green Belt // Leadership - Team Building // World Class Manufacturing // TPM Manufacturing // Effective Administration of Maintenance // Metrology ISO9000/QS9000 // Saving of Electric Power in the Industry // QS9000 Internal Auditor // Measurement System Analysis (MSA) // Statistical Process Control (SPC) // PLC Programming // Preventive & Corrective Maintenance System for Automatic Insertion Equipment // C.P.T. (Color Picture Tube) // Recycling as Required Component of your Operation // Harmonics & Power Quality
