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Marco Polo Márquez

Marco Polo Márquez

Greer,USA

Summary

Focus on results using continuous improvement, value added as an overriding priority, facing every single challenge with Lean Manufacturing, taking care of the customers. Analytical Technical Manager adept at recruiting, leading and developing highly effective technical teams. Meticulous and driven with a passion for innovation and process improvement demonstrated over 20 years in technical roles.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paint Technical Manager

Plasman USA.
09.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
  • Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
  • Authored best practices documentation for use in new personnel onboarding processes.

Global Paint Director

Minghua De Mexico
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Developed forecast and yearly budgets for accounts with focus on maximizing profitability.
  • Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
  • Met with customers to understand business strategies, priorities and needs as well as anticipated forthcoming business opportunities.
  • Built long-term customer relationships with business leaders and contacts.
  • Successfully launch Tesla MY .
  • Paint process Improvement by 20 % overall in 3 locations .
  • Paint Scrap Reduction by 10%
  • Inclusions reduction by 35 %

Paint and Assembly Manager

Faurecia FIS Mexico SLP.
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Paint cycle time reduction from 85 sec to 45 sec.
  • Scrap Vs sales, reduction from 9.7 to 2%.
  • Headcount reduction by 35 %.
  • Paint contamination reduction from 45 % to 2 %.
  • Capacity Improvement, 35 pph to 72 pph.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.

Paint Area Manager

Magna Celaya
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Quality Improvement FTQ from 45% to 75%.
  • Downtime reduction on 35 % .
  • Improve Orange Peel from 4.5 to 7.5 Rate .
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.

Paint Area Manager

Magna Decoplas
02.2014 - 07.2015
  • Quality Improvement from 75% to 85 % .
  • 100% Reduction of Rework Parts Inventory.
  • Dedicated to expanding client bases by building lasting relationships.
  • Improved process efficiency by implementing new cart retrieval process and correcting poor work habits.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.

Paint and Engineering Area Manager

Plastic Omnium Puebla
04.2013 - 02.2014
  • Flawless Launch VW NB .
  • Dirt Control Process Implementation.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
  • Oversaw budget planning, strategy development, community outreach for organization.
  • Directed workforce planning, customer retention and customer service management for multiple locations.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.

Paint Area Manager

Methode Electronics Inc
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Cure time reduction from 24 hrs to 4 hrs .
  • Set Up time reduction from 4 hrs to 30 min.
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
  • Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.

Paint Shop Launch Manager

General Motors De Mexico, SLP
02.2011 - 05.2012
  • Flawless Launch T-250 Trax.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Central Maintenance Plant Coordinator

General Motors De Mexico, SLP.
01.2009 - 02.2011
  • Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
  • Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
  • Scheduled deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
  • Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
  • Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.

Process / Project Engineer Paint Shop

General Motors De Mexico
07.2006 - 01.2009
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
  • Appearance Improvement from 6 to 8.4 .

Paint Shop Business Manager

General Motors De Mexico
01.2001 - 06.2006
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Mutilation Program Launch.
  • Headcount reduction in 10% by process improvements.

Education

Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

E.S.I.M.E Politecnico
Mexico

Skills

  • Goal Oriented / Resiliency
  • Leadership & Creativity
  • Persistence / Action Oriented
  • Dealing with Ambiguity
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Critical Thinking / Relationship Building
  • Command Skills / Ethics and Values
  • Learning on the Fly / Listening
  • Motivating Others through systems
  • Problem Solving / Building Effective Teams
  • Building Effective Teams

Certification

  • PDP (Paint Development Program) Warren MI, 2004 - 2005
  • Fanuc Robotics P500 Operational, Warren MI, 2007
  • Leadership 2015
  • Multicultural Leadership 2018
  • Recognition from BMW Quality Directors, Greer for Quality
  • People Make Quality Happen Award, GM 2010

Company

Plasman Greer

Personal Information

Title: Paint Technical Manager / Transformational Leader

Hobbies and Interests

  • Exercise Leadership
  • Paint Customized Robotics
  • Cars & Mechanics

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paint Technical Manager

Plasman USA.
09.2022 - Current

Global Paint Director

Minghua De Mexico
01.2018 - 09.2022

Paint and Assembly Manager

Faurecia FIS Mexico SLP.
09.2016 - 12.2017

Paint Area Manager

Magna Celaya
07.2015 - 08.2016

Paint Area Manager

Magna Decoplas
02.2014 - 07.2015

Paint and Engineering Area Manager

Plastic Omnium Puebla
04.2013 - 02.2014

Paint Area Manager

Methode Electronics Inc
05.2012 - 04.2013

Paint Shop Launch Manager

General Motors De Mexico, SLP
02.2011 - 05.2012

Central Maintenance Plant Coordinator

General Motors De Mexico, SLP.
01.2009 - 02.2011

Process / Project Engineer Paint Shop

General Motors De Mexico
07.2006 - 01.2009

Paint Shop Business Manager

General Motors De Mexico
01.2001 - 06.2006

Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

E.S.I.M.E Politecnico
Marco Polo Márquez