Jose Alfredo Reyes Portillo
PROGRAM MANAGER
Ansbach
Summary
Results-driven professional with 17+ years of experience in the automotive electronics industry, specializing in project management, SMT (Surface-Mount Technology), and final assembly. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline manufacturing processes, and deliver projects that exceed quality and efficiency targets. Committed to driving innovation and operational excellence to achieve business objectives
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Program Manager
ZF Lifetech
Chihuahua
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinate cross-functional team activities to optimize resource efficiency and ensure the achievement of program objectives
- Monitor project progress through internal team and management reviews, actively participating in meetings and providing support to mitigate potential risks
- Proactively resolve escalated issues both internally and with customers, eliminating obstacles that may hinder progress
- Foster teamwork, collaboration, and strong relationships while contributing to the professional development of team members
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
New Product Launches and Manufacturing Manager
Robert Bosch
Celaya
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Led the successful start-up of the new Bosch production plant in Celaya (greenfield) in February 2020
- Managed a team of project managers to oversee the relocation of existing production lines from Juarez to Celaya, as well as the launch of new production lines
- Ensured the successful customer release and start of production for both relocated and new products
- Held dual leadership responsibilities for the departments of manufacturing engineering (project management) and quality management, guiding a team of 5 project managers, 2 quality engineers, and 9 failure analysis technicians
- Facilitated clear and transparent communication with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful start of production and ramp-up of assigned products, meeting quality, time, and cost targets
- Led the fulfillment of customer APQP requirements, achieving green rate and on-time delivery
- Responsible for leading customer meetings, plant visits, and audits to secure customer release for series production
- Owned key performance indicators (KPIs) and reported them to top management
- Achieved targets of 1.2% internal defect cost (scrap rate) and 85% line utilization
- Managed the planning and timely acquisition, installation, and release of new machinery and tooling
- Defined short- and long-term business plans based on forecasted sales and plant manufacturing capacity
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives, including reducing internal defect costs (scrap), increasing line utilization, and improving personnel retention
- Maintained a strong focus on team motivation, feedback, coaching, and training, ensuring the successful development of team members and smooth daily operations
- Coordinated efforts between engineering, design, procurement, and quality assurance departments to streamline product development cycles and improve overall productivity.
- Managed budget planning and forecasting activities for the manufacturing department, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals while maintaining operational excellence.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed long-term strategies for manufacturing operations, aligning with company goals and objectives to drive sustainable growth.
Manufacturing Quality Manager
Robert Bosch
Celaya
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Identified process failure modes and developed corrective actions to maintain scrap rates below the target of 1.2%
- Implemented regular product testing activities during sampling and serial production ramp-up to ensure ongoing product quality assurance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to identify root causes of failure modes, generating and executing action plans to eliminate 100% of recurring issues.
- Drove continuous process improvements, documented lessons learned, and held biweekly international exchange meetings with other production sites to maintain quality standards. Updated PFMEA and control plans to reflect new failure modes and corrective measures.
- Defined activities to achieve long-term reduction of internal defect costs in collaboration with the internal production network.
- Led a team of 2 quality engineers and 9 failure analysis technicians, focusing on team motivation, feedback, coaching, and training to ensure successful daily operations.
- Defined and implemented immediate corrective actions for customer claims, followed by the development of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis, identifying and rectifying sources of quality deviation.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Project Manager/Manufacturing Engineer
Robert Bosch
Juarez
11.2005 - 06.2019
- Led production line relocations and new model introductions as Project Manager
- Managed product cost calculations, investment planning, and RFQ evaluations for new products
- Developed 3- to 6-year capacity planning for SMT and final assembly to meet customer volume demands
- Planned and tracked internal projects based on customer milestones (APQP methodology)
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, including logistics, quality, manufacturing, production, finance, industrial engineering, supplier quality, facilities, Bosch Lean Production System, engineering, and purchasing
- Planned machinery and tooling procurement, installation, and release for long-term operations
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability
- Managed engineering change coordination and seamless integration into production
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineer
Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education (ITESM)
Chihuahua, Mexico 06.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems Engineer
Institute of Technology Juarez City (ITCJ)
Chihuahua, Mexico 06.1995 - 06.2000
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Conflict Management
- Negotiation
- Decision maker
- Structured
- Organized
- Analytic
- Effective Communication
- Team player
- Future and results oriented
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Program Manager
ZF Lifetech
03.2024 - 01.2025
New Product Launches and Manufacturing Manager
Robert Bosch
06.2019 - 03.2023
Manufacturing Quality Manager
Robert Bosch
06.2019 - 10.2021
Project Manager/Manufacturing Engineer
Robert Bosch
11.2005 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineer
Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education (ITESM)
06.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems Engineer
Institute of Technology Juarez City (ITCJ)
06.1995 - 06.2000
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