Robert Ruiz

About Robert Ruiz

I have worked in manufacturing and engineering environments for 25+ years. I’m passionate about problem solving and process simplification that results in a transformed manufacturing environment. I am effective at identifying cost savings and process improvement opportunities and have been instrumental in lean implementation and in deploying a continuous improvement culture.My process engineering experience originated in an environment where complex processes required extensive project planning. I have managed successful projects of both engineering and production teams to reduce costs, implement new equipment, and ensure quality. My interpersonal skills allow me to lead successful kaizen activities, engage personnel at all levels, and work effectively in various manufacturing environments.Process Engineering | Project Management | Lean Manufacturing Implementation | Continuous Improvement | Safety Trainer | Lean Six Sigma | Change Management | Process Controls and Documentation | Production and Engineering Management | ISO 9001 | International Projects | SQF

Experience

1. Continuous Improvement Manager

   Mountain Country Foods

   Apr 2016 — Present · Spanish Fork, UT, US

   A focus on creating a continuous improvement environment to reduce wastes and grow people.• Staff and production level training on lean principles (600+ employees in a 24/7 environment).• Lead kaizen activities to train employees, improve processes and reduce costs.• Introduction and implementation of SPC to reduce overpack costs.• Managed the design and implementation of a document control system. Worked with a Document Control Specialist and Operations Team to implement 200+ process standards into production.• Process Engineering support of the value stream (defect tracking and reduction, process layouts, product quality, costing, safety).• Other responsibilities: assist with plant layouts using AutoCAD; 3D scanning and printing of parts for production use; create informative media (videos, PowerPoint, etc.) for employee and customer communications.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Science, Mfg. Engineering Technology

  1987 — 1989

• Winder-Barrow High School

  Diploma

• Brigham Young University - Idaho

  Associate of Science, Mfg. Engineering Technology

  1985 — 1987

Skills

• Kaizen
• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Total Productive Maintenance (Tpm)
• Engineering Management
• Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Product Development
• Training
• Project Planning
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• 5s
• Tpm
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Exceptional People Skills
• Spc
• Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing