Jaime A Ramirez

About Jaime A Ramirez

A person-centered Leader, futuristic, learner, achiever, self-assured and connected…

Experience

1. Automation Engineer

   Geon Performance Solutions

   Mar 2022 — Present

   PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER Understanding for the behaviors of a variety of polymers coupled with knowledge of PLC’s, HMI’s, and logic controls. Provide initial project engineering due diligence for project concept to ensure proper engineering, scope, capabilities and fitness for use. Write executable project charters and project plans Develop a cogent project schedule, with key actions, deliverables and milestones Select, assemble and engage project teams, with advice from sponsors. Provide coaching and management through rigorous design reviews with both the internal and external customer. Uses advanced knowledge and attention to detail applying engineering fundamental principles, in mechanical assemblies, material handling, facilities, controls, engineering software and machine design to evaluate process controls to select a variety of auxiliary equipment. Evaluate conditions of existing manufacturing tools, equipment, and technologies to recommend changes, maintenance, repair, and contingency needs. Responsible for qualifying and commissioning new equipment Cap-ex Budget Planning, support & execution Manage project budgets, proper and timely spending against timeline and budget, and continue to track project lead-time. Manage the handoff of the project or process to the team or group who will manage the project or process going forward. WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING (WCM) and EARLY PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (EPM) Collaborates with, the Group Plants, and key vendors to ensure the successful launch of new products and the reduction of losses due to design and execution weaknesses. Coaches project teams and provides insight to bring projects to successful completion Leads cross functional design and review meetings, ensuring continuous improvement in time to capability and time to market metrics Assists plant in developing long term project list to maintain constant flow of projects and accomplishments for cost reduction

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Bid Reviews, Rfq & Rfp
• Leadership
• Sourcing
• Engineering
• Subcontracting
• Strategy
• Project Planning
• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Inventory Planning / Control
• Lean / 5s Practices
• Project Management
• Change Management & Integration
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain
• Change Management
• Procurement
• Subcontractor Negotiations
• Purchasing
• Contract Negotiation
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5s
• Team Leadership
• Raw Materials / Commodities Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Management
• Maintenance Repair and Operations
• Microsoft Office
• Contract Negotiation & Administration
• Materials Management
• Team Building
• Supplier / Vendor Relations
• Manufacturing
• Negotiation