Luis Ramírez

Manages the activities for a department including budgeting, resource planning, project management activities, and implementation of manufacturing integrated equipment, systems, and processes. Manages, coaches, and develops direct and indirect team members. Leads the development of departmental plans and deliverables. Provides technical consultation, leadership, and advice to managers, manufacturing personnel and other functions. Coaches and motivates direct and indirect team members, delegates work assignments, and leads change. • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives including capital, daily operations, capacity planning and organization structure. Provides technical inputs and direction for Manufacturing.• Responsible of Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing equipment which meets the Cummins manufacturing specifications and meets the project or program needs. Planning an equipment obsolescence list for replacing or refurbishing.• Lead team of more than 32 members focused on optimizing manufacturing processes.• Applied agile methodology (lean manufacturing) to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins. Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 20% on the machining area.