Diane Rivera

About Diane Rivera

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS LEADERSelf-motivated, dynamic professional with groundbreaking success in mix-mode manufacturing, delivering large-scale and mission-critical projects on-time Exemplify solid capabilities with ability to oversee organizations and implement lean manufacturing principles. Demonstrate skills in cultivating positive and harmonious relations with all contacts Adeptly manage all facets of product life cycle development, from initial analysis and conceptual design to implementation, quality review, and enhancement. Possess working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and Visual Factory Management.FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEDeveloped a management infrastructure Introduced lean manufacturing methodology resulting in a 20-50% increase in production Increased production consistency and quality Increased on-time delivery to customer Increased inventory turns and reduced FOB Significantly increased production capacity with minimal increase to headcount Introduced new in-house fabrication abilities such as fiber optic production, galley bonding, and harness fabricationResponsible for the development of a new manufacturing plant in Dubai; including interviewing and hiring expats in India, designing the manufacturing production floor, implementing lean initiatives and written procedures, training personnel to Panasonic manufacturing standards, and developing an automated assembly line for rapid production ORGANIZATIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLSDisplayed high degree of organizational skills and creativity in facilitating staff performance improvement activitiesExemplified capability of quickly establishing rapport, building trust, and interacting and relating with individuals at all levelsDemonstrated excellent communication skills, self-confidence, maturity, and the ability to work well independently and as part of a teamSpecialties: Villanova University -Six Sigma Black Belt ORACLE UNIV- ORACLE 11i Mfg Functional FoundationBoeing, Everett, Wa- Boeing Lean AcademySaddle Island Institute- Visual Factory ManagementPanasonic, Osaka, Japan - 5S Factory ManagementPanasonic North America Corporate Training Headquarters - Supervisory Development Training, Understanding Japanese Business CultureParametric Technology - PRO-E/BasicParametric Technology - PRO-E/Electrical Design

Experience

1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager

   Panasonic Avionics Corporation

   Sep 2000 — Present

   Responsibilities consisted of Design and preparation of Cables and Harness Assemblies for Video Control Units for commercial aircraft In-Flight Entertainment systems. Developed layout design of System interconnects and cable routing. Responsible Engineering Authority for various Boeing and Airbus Programs. Directly oversaw all phases of development from coordinating with Planning and Purchasing Dept. to conducting design reviews with Customer and acting Liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that on-dock dates were met.

Education

• Fluor Electrical Engineering Program

  Petro Chemical Engineering

• Villanova University

  Certificate Program, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

  2008 — 2008

• Cerritos Junior College

  Mechanical Engineering

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's degree, Management

  2010 — 2012

• California State University, Long Beach

  Fine Arts