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Wagner David Castro Serrano

Industrial Engineering

Summary

Experienced Industrial Engineer with 10 years of expertise in managing personnel across various departments including production, process engineering, continuous improvement, and business intelligence. Proficient in project management, global coordinations, budgeting, driving KPI improvement and process optimization. Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and working with diverse cultures worldwide enhances adaptability and global perspective. Strategically plans and executes business unit strategies aligned with organizational goals, prioritizing the development of team members and fostering a collaborative environment. Focuses on operational efficiency and exceeding targets, leveraging technical knowledge and analytical skills to drive innovation and data-informed decision-making. Well-equipped to make a valuable impact through leadership and expertise.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Manager of CI & Manufacturing Engineering

Align Technology
03.2023 - Current

Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work. As the leader of Business Intelligence, Continuous Improvement, AI, and Process Engineering, drive global programs in continuous learning and standardization, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across multiple countries. Oversee the continuous improvement of key systems, including management information systems, visual management, problem-solving frameworks, war rooms, VSM, Kaizen events, and strategic planning.

Developed a Lean-focused Process Engineering team that improves KPIs through cross-functional collaboration and led operational excellence initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, enhanced internal systems to optimize quality, efficiency, and service delivery, contributing to the company's success and growth through strategic leadership and innovation.

Production Manager

Align Technology
02.2020 - 03.2023

Led a business unit of up to 450 individuals, driving strategic plans aligned with the company's overall strategy. Effectively managed budgeting, and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance KPIs, ensuring compliance, quality, and exceptional customer service. Developing and empowering the team, established an organizational structure that supports production needs. Coordinating, leading, and participating in interdisciplinary projects, driven efficiency improvements and elevated customer service levels. Developed personnel to optimize operational efficiency and coached internal candidates for leadership roles.

Sr. Supervisor

Align Technology
05.2018 - 01.2020

Responsible for approx. 300 employees including Clinical staff, team leads and other supervisors. Overseeing the 3D dental treatments development and service operations functions. Leads site efforts to develop and improve operations through efficient and effective integrated processes, implementing common management processes/services to leverage organization resources. Directs operations review of cost and service structures, productivity measures and delivery methods to achieve planned targets. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors.

Supervisor of Production

Align Technology
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Responsible for immediate supervision to semi-skilled, skilled employees and/or non-exempt employees supervising CAD Designer, experts and clinical staff. Responsible for monitoring the daily operations of units or sub-units Interacting daily with subordinates and/or functional peer groups. Directs operations review of cost and service structures, KPIs measures and delivery methods to achieve planned targets. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Set up and Stage Lead

Align Technology
06.2012 - 11.2017
  • Interpretation of information using reports to follow up on the required metrics, participate proactively in solving problems assisting the supervisor with managing the workflow, efficiency, and motivation of the team. Other tasks may be assigned by the supervisor which may include leading initiatives on process improvements regarding quality, time, and cost reduction.

Education

MBA - Technology Management

ULACIT
Costa Rica
04.2023 - 09.2026

MBA - Operations Management

ULACIT
Costa Rica
01.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Central
Costa Rica
07.2014 - 07.2021

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Problem-solving and Decision-making

Customer orientation

Effective communication

Emotional Intelligence

Planning and organization

Process Optimization

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Regulatory Compliance

Team leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Decision-making

Certification

Design Thinking, 2022, Universidad Cenfotec

Timeline

Agile Master Certified, 2024, Scrum Study

11-2024

Scrum Master Certified, 2024, Scrum Study

10-2024

Certificate of Lean Competency 1c, 2024, Lean competency System

07-2024

Pensamiento Lean, 2023, CENFOTEC

07-2023

MBA - Technology Management

ULACIT
04.2023 - 09.2026

Manager of CI & Manufacturing Engineering

Align Technology
03.2023 - Current

Data Storytelling, 2023, Scrum Study

02-2023

Scrum Trainer, 2023, International Scrum Institute

02-2023
Ejecute, 2022, FranklinCovey
10-2022
Design Thinking, 2022, Universidad Cenfotec
02-2022

MBA - Operations Management

ULACIT
01.2022 - 09.2024
Scrum Product Owner Certified, 2021, SCRUMstudy
10-2021
Six Sigma Black Belt, 2021, 6Sigmastudy
09-2021
Internal Audit ISO 450001:2018, 2021, Futuris Consulting
04-2021
Lean Manufacturing Workshop, 2021, IQP Institute
01-2021

Production Manager

Align Technology
02.2020 - 03.2023
ISO 13485:2016 21CFR Part 820, 2019, QMS
08-2019
Root Cause Analysis, 2018, QMS
11-2018
Power Bi for executives, 2018, Linchpin People
10-2018

Sr. Supervisor

Align Technology
05.2018 - 01.2020

Supervisor of Production

Align Technology
11.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Central
07.2014 - 07.2021

Set up and Stage Lead

Align Technology
06.2012 - 11.2017
Wagner David Castro SerranoIndustrial Engineering