Luis Hagelsieb
Summary
A highly passionate and results-driven Vice President of Manufacturing, with 26 years of hands-on experience across the Aerospace, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Adept at strategic thinking and planning, excelling in working within world-class environments, consistently emphasizing core business values, safety, operational excellence and innovation. Proven track record of optimizing continuous improvements in manufacturing, quality and supply chain operations. Skilled in effective communication and leading high-performance and multicultural teams, with a strong sense of urgency and a customer-centric focus that drives rapid results. International and cross-functional experience underpins a history of surpassing growth and profit targets. Accomplished in implementing innovative solutions and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, grounded in respect and transparency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
VP OF MANUFACTURING
Safran Aerospace
01.2017 - Current
- Manufacturing: Responsible of performance of three facilities: Wall Township, NJ, Liberty, Mississippi and Chihuahua, Mexico (+1000 persons) +250M in sales. (2023).
- Aligned manufacturing operations with corporate goals by collaborating with senior leadership on strategic planning efforts.
- HSE 3.5X more Potential Hazardous Situation generation with up to 90% closing rate.
- HSE 35 months in a row with 100% in General Inspection Planning.
- HSE LTAFR (Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate) up to 55% reduction in one year.
- HSE First former “Zodiac Aerospace Facility” to obtain HSE Certification & ISO 14001 eq by Safran.
- TCE New process development with cost reduction up to 60%, reducing inventory and improving OTD.
- TCE +200 units produced for new programs and developments to improve safety, quality and cost.
- IND ENG New generation of equipment developed: 2.5 to 4X faster, 50% lead time reduction to process engineering changes, 20% more accurate, modular and not maintenance contract costs.
- IND ENG New generation of equipment developed: 40% less space utilization, 80% less lead time, 75% less expensive while improving performance.
- IND ENG Up to 140,000 std hours transferred in one year using a robust transfer process.
- IND ENG Breakthru processes developed that reduced lead time up to 60% and improving quality by 40%.
- IND ENG Complete lay out changed to improve efficiency up to 20%.
- RISK MANAGER 100% compliance with insurance company requirements.
- Despite being in the epicenter of Covid 19 in the U.S, effective actions implemented to keep our people safe.
- Business Continuity Plan Lead time reduction up to 80% in bottle neck equipment.
- HR Development of pool of interns with up to 2 years of experience to be ready for new open positions avoiding the competition in today's dynamic labor market.
- BPM MAN Coordinating, sharing best practices and improving manufacturing KPI'S for a group of 12 Facilities in different countries.
- LOGISTICS Ability to ship to any place in the world from any of our facilities improving OTD and reducing Inventory.
- PRODUCTION Scrap reduced to world class levels.
- PRODUCTION Development of new processes like: Painting, VARTM and Composites.
- SHIPPING Development of expediting process reducing 50% of transportation lead time for AOG'S and elimination of 100% of the past due material crossing the border to Mexico.
- New building approval and construction developed to increase capacity by 125,000 sq ft
- 25% Sales Growth.
PLANT MANAGER & PRODUCTION MANAGER
Safran Aerospace (Zodiac Aerospace)
01.2012 - 01.2017
- HSE LTAFR (Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate) up to 60% reduction in one year.
- HSE 110% more Potential Hazardous Situation generation with up to 90% closing rate.
- HSE Insurance compliance improvement from 42 to 100%.
- HSE Machine Guarding Project from 45 to 100% coverage.
- New building approval construction and occupancy developed to increase capacity by 55,000 sq ft.
- Scrap reduction from 0.35 to 0.13% in 3 years.
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- Lead time reduction up to 40% in critical programs.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements. 30% reduction in space/unit required.
- 2X sales increase.
- Successful transfer of products with 5 different main programs with stable results.
Plant Manager. Technical Area, Account, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality Manager
Fortis Chihuahua (Nypro)
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Achieved company goals for P&L, safety, quality and manufacturing.
- Development of innovative new applications and equipment installation for class A plastic parts for the automobile industry, mainly for luxury cars with different production processes involved.
- Launch of multi-process parts for automobile industry (4 colors pad print, 3 colors paint, molding, pad print, painting, laser etching & final top coat).
- Development of process to improve OTD that resulted in a 100% customer satisfaction.
Production & Manufacturing Manager, Plastic Process Engineer, Shift Leader, Project Engineer & Molding Process Technician
Plastic Omnium Group
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Key “liason” between French, American and Mexican teams for launching of new projects, supporting the construction of 3 facilities and installing and launching equipment for production with 100% on time schedule.
- Development of 4 new major programs with 95% KPI'S reaching it's objectives.
- 3X production increase supporting just in time, delivery to the point of use and sequenced to Automotive OEM.
- Production of quality finish parts to: BMW, Jaguar, VW, GM and Ford.
Project Responsible
Auma Group (Aluminum) & Vitro Crisa (Glass)
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Successfully launched of Aluminum Injection and Glass Process strategies for major production problems
- Auma Lerma and Auma Chihuahua – ITESM Campus Monterrey
- Vitro Crisa Monterrey
Education
Professional Training - Plastics
Pole Europeen De Plasturgie
France07-1998
Materials Science Training - Plastics
Lycee Arbez Carme
France05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering With Minor in Management
ITESM Campus Monterrey
Monterrey12.1997
Skills
- Team work and collaboration
- Leadership and team management
- Financial acumen and P&L
- Problem solving and decision making
- Innovation and creativity
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Change management and adaptability
- Risk Management
- Supply chain management
- Quality Management Systems
- Project management
- Process Improvement
- Strategic thinking
- Planning and Execution
- Business development
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Latest Special Activities And Training
- Dale Carnegie 'Leadership Training for Managers' (Award Winner), King of Prusia, New Jersey, 11/01/24
- Dale Carnegie 'High Impact Presentations', Princeton, New Jersey, 06/01/24
- Safran Best Improved Operational Performance Award, Massy, France, 2023
- Safran Leadership Training, Spring Lake, New Jersey, 12/01/23
- Dale Carnegie 'Immersion Training' (Award Winner), Princeton, New Jersey, 10/01/23
- BCP and Risk Training, Wall Township, New Jersey, 05/01/23
- 'One Safran' Training for Managers, Bromont, Quebec, 03/01/23
- QRQC Safran Group Challenge Juror, Massy, France, 02/01/23
- 'One Safran' Training for Managers, Laval, Montreal, 12/01/22
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
VP OF MANUFACTURING
Safran Aerospace
01.2017 - Current
PLANT MANAGER & PRODUCTION MANAGER
Safran Aerospace (Zodiac Aerospace)
01.2012 - 01.2017
Plant Manager. Technical Area, Account, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality Manager
Fortis Chihuahua (Nypro)
01.2007 - 01.2012
Production & Manufacturing Manager, Plastic Process Engineer, Shift Leader, Project Engineer & Molding Process Technician
Plastic Omnium Group
01.1998 - 01.2007
Project Responsible
Auma Group (Aluminum) & Vitro Crisa (Glass)
01.1996 - 01.1997
Professional Training - Plastics
Pole Europeen De Plasturgie
Materials Science Training - Plastics
Lycee Arbez Carme
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering With Minor in Management
ITESM Campus Monterrey
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