María Celeste Artavia Gutiérrez
Industrial Engineering- OPEX Engineer- Project Manager
Heredia
Summary
Engineer with 5+ years of experience in: Project management, data analysis, operational excellence, client experience specialist, BPMN 2.0 workflow creation, team leadership, operational plans and engineering sustaining execution for a technological, financial and medical industries.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager for Vertical Integration Projects
Biomerics
09.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Operational Excellence Senior Engineer
Biomerics
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
- Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
- Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Accelerated product development cycles by employing Agile methodologies and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reduced system downtime significantly, implementing robust monitoring protocols and quick-response strategies.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, organizing regular training sessions on latest engineering methods.
- Streamlined workflow to enhance operational efficiency by integrating advanced project management software.
Senior Process Engineer
Equifax
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest engineering trends, fostering culture of continuous learning among team members.
- Reduced downtime during system upgrades with thorough planning and implementation of new hardware across company networks.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Process Engineer
Hologic
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Designed and executed experiments to identify process improvements, leading to reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result.
- Improved process safety by conducting hazard assessments and implementing risk mitigation measures.
- Implemented standardized work instructions, enhancing operator understanding of critical tasks and improving workflow consistency.
- Championed and facilitated kaizen events to drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization, resulting in a culture of operational excellence.
- Assisted management in developing annual budgets based on historical performance data along with future growth projections (HC measurements for each production line).
- Implemented continuous improvement program, leading to sustained enhancements in process efficiency and product quality.
Education
College Degree - Industrial Engineering Operation's Management
ULACIT
San José, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
Bachelors Degree - Industrial Engineering
ULACIT
San José, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Productivity improvement
Root-cause analysis
Advanced problem solving
Lean manufacturing and design
Team management
Training and mentoring
Storytelling
Creativity
Data analyst
Additional Information
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/maría-celeste-artavia-gutiérrez-a371b4186
Timeline
Project Manager for Vertical Integration Projects
Biomerics
09.2024 - Current
Operational Excellence Senior Engineer
Biomerics
01.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Process Engineer
Equifax
08.2021 - 01.2024
Process Engineer
Hologic
09.2019 - 08.2021
College Degree - Industrial Engineering Operation's Management
ULACIT
05.2001 -
Bachelors Degree - Industrial Engineering
ULACIT
05.2001 -
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