Omar Sandoval

About Omar Sandoval

With 23 years of global experience, I am a seasoned leader dedicated to fostering diversity, empowering communities, and driving organizational excellence. My expertise in quality management and operational efficiency, combined with a deep commitment to education and humanitarian efforts, allows me to develop impactful solutions on a global scale. My cross-cultural adaptability enhances my capacity to connect with and inspire individuals from various backgrounds. Holding an MBA and certifications in quality management, I tackle challenges with a holistic approach.My specialization lies in Global Governance of Cost of Poor Quality, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. With credentials that include an MBA, a Master of Science, a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and experience as a Product Safety Global Coordinator, I am well-equipped to establish, execute, and uphold comprehensive quality management systems in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. My extensive knowledge of the automotive sector\'s quality criteria, regulatory mandates, and industry best practices empowers me to formulate a definitive quality vision and strategy that paves the way for sustained achievement.My expertise in automotive manufacturing processes and technologies equips me to meet stringent quality standards effectively. Leveraging robust leadership abilities, I steer strategic planning, motivate international teams, and cultivate a commitment to quality across organizations. I am adept at utilizing problem-solving techniques such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement projects to success.Furthermore, I possess expertise in supplier relationship management, conducting audits, implementing quality assurance programs, and ensuring the quality of incoming materials and components. My exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enable collaboration with cross-functional teams, effective communication of quality initiatives, and the development of strong stakeholder relationships.Having led change initiatives and driven cultural transformation, I am adept at managing resistance and ensuring a quality-focused organization. I possess a comprehensive understanding of relevant quality and regulatory requirements within a global context and mitigate quality risks throughout the product lifecycle.With a customer-centric mindset, I implement strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. My passion for quality drives me to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results.

Experience

1. Director of Global Quality

   Clarios

   May 2019 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Lead company Global Quality Systems to drive Quality as a competitive advantage through Total Quality operational excellence, regulatory compliance such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, OEM Customer Specific requirements and driving quality KPI’s. Main achievements, projects, and implementations: • Drove the IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Customer’s Compliance certifications and qualifications for 51 sites in 5 regions including the look across, lesson learned and best practices sustainable processes to improve the QMS in the company.• Implemented the Quality Management System Integration to enable Quality Intelligence to ensure best practices across all sites stablishing a baseline on the foundation of Digital Transformation strategy in CAPA, SPC, Traceability, Inspection, Supplier Quality, DMS. • Developed and implemented the Operational Excellence Model for Total Quality in 44 manufacturing sites, established standard definition and quantified downstream and upstream core metrics with subsequent competition of detailed tactical roadmap (Cost of Poor Quality, Customer Scorecard, Warranty), driving to improvements in Customer scorecard (reduction in 50% of red scorecards).

Education

• Universidad Isabel I

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management

• ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona

  Master in Management and Team Management

• Instituto Tecnológico de Celaya

  Master of Science - MS, Chemical Engineering