Wilbert Ruíz
787-243-9154 willruiz@outlook.com PO BOX 1514, Aguada PR, 00602
Highly motivated and results driven professional recognized for professionalism, commitment to excellence, and
demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior management, associates, and customers. Has an excellent
interpersonal skill, able to collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels. Self-motivated and can work independently
or in a team. Broad based qualifications include: Lean Manufacturing Processes and 6S Philosophy.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
EX C E L L E NT ST RA T E GI ST - Provide solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization.
Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet goals.
EX C E PT I ON A L OR G A N I Z A T I ON A L SK I L L S - Consistently recognized by colleagues for exceptional talents in
needs analysis and problem resolution in fast-paced environments.
ST R ON G SE N SE OF R E SP ON SI B I L I T Y - Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability.
Maintain focus on achieving results while implementing business solutions to meet a diversity of needs.
AD M I N I ST R A T I ON A N D MA NA G E ME N T - Knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in
strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, engagement of team members and good use of
resources.
CU ST OM E R SE R V I C E - Consistently demonstrate responsiveness, strong customer focus, and ability to build
good customer relationships.
COM P U T E R SK I L L S – Knowledgeable of computer programs to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook and Visio) IE, SAP.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Site Director/Manufacturing Manager/Training Manager:
Micron Technology Puerto Rico, Inc. Aguadilla, Puerto Rico April 2003-March 2016
Site Director: 2 yrs
Lead a team of 9 managers, that included Production, Engineering, Procurement, Finished Goods, Finance, Human
Resources, Facilities, Quality, and IS.
Change Able Management Philosophy
Implemented the Performance Management program. (Successfactors)
Quality 1st: Instructor on Making Micron the Customers' First Choice for Quality
Implement a Healthy and Safe Work Environment.
Set the behavioral example in support of the values of the company
Provide regular feedback and guidance to leadership group of the company.
Provide vision in setting standards expected of the leadership group of the company.
Passed EICC Audit with few minors
Develop Budget and Approve expenditures(SAP)
Improved Engagement on all areas of evaluation vs. past years
Production Manager: 7 yrs
Managed manufacturing on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines.
Managed a team of 234 TM that consisted of operators, Leads, Trainers, Supervisors, Planners, Process Control.
Managed Planning team
Managed Quality team
Instructor in Lean Manufacturing with a workshop for all employees.
Implemented 6S Initiative
Kaisen
Fostering Productive Teams
Fostering Continues Improvement
Managed Employee Performance, Evaluations, Salary, Attendance, Vacation, etc
38% Cost reduction from 2007 to 2016
Completed the 2015 ISO 9001 with zero Major Findings and zero minor findings.
Training Manager: 4yrs
Managed the Documentation team (Documentum)
Managed Employee Certifications and Recertification per Company Policy, Customer and ISO Standards
Established Production certification process, Delivery, and Training Effectiveness
Managed production training team
Managed documentation team
Implemented a Cross training program to help cover all areas with fewer employees.
Director:
South Western Industrial Association (SWIA) Mayaguez, PR 2013-2015
Create liaison between Government and Private Sector
Promote/Share with members best-in-class Business practices
EDUCATION
BA Computer Science (138 Credits):
Inter-American University Aguadilla, PR 1998
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts (General Studies):
Suffolk Community College Brentwood, NY 1993-1996
Continues Education Certification: In Process
• Project Leadership (Cornell University Ithaca NY)
o Role of Project Manager
o Successful project Management Techniques
o Problem Solving skills
• High Performance Leadership: Cornell University Ithaca NY In Process
• Lean Green Belt: Professional Excellence Corp Dorado PR Certification
• Languages: English and Spanish Fully Bilingual
CERTIFICATIONS and TRAININGS
Result Driven through Employee Engagement,
Quality Management, Performance Management,
Certification on Lean Manufacturing
Certification in Effective Managing of Multiple Department through Change Able process (Result Driven)
Changing work Cultures through Employee Engagement
Human Factor
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
President Convention for the South Western Industrial Association 2013/2015
Introduced the Community Service Team for Micron PR 2008
Free training on Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Change-ABLE to University, High schools in district.
Fathers School Clean up Team Twice Year
Director of Angelitos de Amor (Down Syndrome Organization)
AWARDS
Outstanding Performance to the HP Business Hewlett Packard Enterprise 2006
Leadership, Commitment and Dedication Award South Western Industrial Association 2014 and in 2015
Performance Achievements Multiple, 2008-2015