Daniel Villegas
Director of Quality @XPEL
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Quality @XPEL
San Antonio, TX, US
Successfully elevated to a leadership role to oversee and execute Operational Quality Management System plans across U.S, APAC, and EMEA distribution centers and Contract Manufacturing Suppliers. Established and implemented Quality Operations strategies, providing leadership and coaching to ensure adherence to company standards, policies, regulations, and procedures. Continuously improved process effectiveness and efficiency, enhancing performance across all departments. Coordinated and directed the development and implementation of Quality Management plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring their successful execution. Reported directly to the Vice President of Product.• Recognized as one of state of art manufacturing sites in the business. • Developed the Quality Management System (ISO9001, ISO14001) with all our suppliers. • Road Map to IATF 16949. • Set goals while simultaneously developing the Quality Strategy for all operations management teams.• Successfully motivated teams to identify operational activities that resulted in safety and quality improvements, as well as enhanced delivery, profitability, and cost-effectiveness.• Developed scorecards for all management teams. Defined departmental KPIs, measured progress, and performed follow-up on PDCA.• Created global XPEL Lean Manufacturing plan, including Lean assessment implementation plan, Lean Manufacturing tools, Lean training program, Hoshin Kanri, A3, Scorecard, KPI, and deployment of visual management.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Certification, Lean Manufacturing
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering
Ecole Supérieure de plasturgie
Certification, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
SKILLS
ABOUT DANIEL VILLEGAS
Excellence-driven Vice President of Operations with 25 years of progressive experience and demonstrated skill in automotive manufacturing and operations, food and beverage processing equipment manufacturing, and retail. Possesses in-depth leadership and team motivation capabilities while overseeing day-to-day operating activities in multi-site business environments. Drives continuous improvement of processes and systems in support of the company’s objectives and goals while striving to enhance efficiencies and reduce overhead expenses. Expert in taking ownership of key financial and performance metrics and adept in monitoring indicators and goals that result in on-time delivery, gross margin attainment, and quality assurance. Serves as strategic coach to colleagues and direct reports in an effort to generate job satisfaction and happiness. Exhibits excellent communication skills with proficiency in English and Spanish, and advanced language ability in French.
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