Joenna Akia
Putaruru,South Waikato
Summary
I am a highly motivated person with a desire to take on new challenges. With strong worth ethic, adaptability, flexibility, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experienced in senior-level operations in manufacturing, leading process optimization, production planning control, inventory management, material control, and cost efficiency. Well-versed in contributing to company's growth by implementing continuous process improvement and process optimization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRODUCTION PLANNING CONTROL MANAGER
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
04.2017 - 02.2024
- Ensure monthly production demand is completed and delivered
- Assessment of resources availability to meet daily production plan (Ex: manpower, raw materials, tools, and equipment)
- Monitor production output, quality and on-time delivery
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by implementing an advanced tracking system and conducting regular audits and monthly cycle count
- Improved cash flow management by accurately forecasting material requirements based on historical trends and anticipated changes in demand
- Close coordination with Quality and Manufacturing Departments to ensure smooth production and meet KPI's.
- Applied risk assessment, root cause analysis, and preventive action to resolve operational issues and prevent potential risk
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership
- Evaluated alternative strategies for meeting customer demands while minimizing costs
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, quality systems, and other compliance systems while developing new methods of operation to improve efficiency and quality
- Improved efficiency and productivity by minimizing production waste
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Support all customer audits
IE/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
10.2014 - 10.2018
- Manufacturing capacity assessment based on PSI forecast considering all resources
- Evaluated emerging technology trends to determine potential impact on business operations and opportunities for further streamlining processes
- Established effective communication channels between departments, enhancing collaboration on process improvement projects
- Forecasting of manufacturing resources like equipment, tools, and manpower based on PSI forecast
- Continuous process optimization and improvement to minimize operational cost
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes efficiency thru IE methodology and DMAIC
- Weekly and monthly update to the company's president and BOD/top management
- Teach IE methodology to engineers, staffs, associates, and supervisors to support the company's IE training programs
- Teach IE methodology to other Toshiba subsidiaries overseas
- Support Process improvement and optimization projects of other Toshiba subsidiaries overseas.
PCBA INDIRECT MATERIAL MANAGER
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Assessment and forecasting of indirect material based on PSI forecast
- Budget forecast and assessment every semester
- Introduced a vendor evaluation program, ensuring consistent quality and service from suppliers.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and minimize impact on operations.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to develop robust inspection processes that reduced instances of non-conforming products being received.
- Negotiation and discussion with supplier for price and quality improvement
- Make sure that indirect material inventory level is within the target and FIFO is closely monitored
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure timely availability of materials, minimizing production delays
- Improved cash flow management by accurately forecasting material requirements based on historical trends and anticipated changes in demand.
PCBA MANUFACTURING MANAGER
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed more than 1000 people consisting of operators, line leaders, and supervisors of PCBA production
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Ensure that OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) target is meet daily by minimizing downtime and defects
- Make sure that daily production output plan is delivered on time and in good quality
- Make sure that all machines from front end to back end are running continuously and smoothly
- Close coordination with other section and departments to have smooth operation and achieve company goal
- Daily update to top management highlights and lowlights of production
- Support both internal and external audits (customer and certifying bodies).
- Enhanced product quality by performing regular audits, enforcing strict adherence to industry standards, and implementing corrective actions when necessary
- Ensure harmonious relationship within the team despite diverse cultural background
SUB-CONTRACTOR COORDINATOR
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
04.2000 - 10.2015
- Assembly price negotiation with sub-contractors
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
- Verification of Sub-contractor Production Capacity
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
- Monthly forecast meeting with Sub-contractors
- Monthly quality meeting with Sub-contractors
- Make sure that sub-contractors will deliver daily commitment plan to Toshiba
- Consigned material inventory monitoring
- Reporting to Toshiba top management daily sub-con update
- Conduct process audit to Sub-contractors.
IE /PROCESS SUPERVISOR
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
10.2008 - 10.2014
- Production capacity assessment and forecast based on available resources (ex: manpower, tools, and equipment)
- Facilitated strong relationships between our team and other departments leading to improved cross-functional collaboration.
- 6 months rolling capacity forecast based on 6 months PSI forecast to determine if current resources is enough or if additional acquisition of resources is needed
- Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate non-value-added activities from production processes, increasing overall efficiency
- Continuous process optimization and improvement to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes efficiency thru IE methodology and DMAIC
- Communicated policy updates and company information through team meetings, huddles and one-on-one development sessions
- Resolved conflicts between team members diplomatically, maintaining a healthy working environment conducive to productivity.
COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
06.1997 - 03.1999
- Instruct and guide students on their subject matters and proper conduct
- Designed course materials that aligned with learning objectives while also meeting diverse learning needs of the student population
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and group activities
- Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning
- Prepare syllabus for each subject every semester
- Teaches basic engineering subjects like Algebra, Solid Mensuration, Analytic Geometry, and Physics
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines05.1996
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Capacity Planning and forecasting
- Production Planning and Control
- Material forecasting and management
- Inventory Control and management
- Negotiation
- Budget Control and Cost Control
- Operations Management
- Inventory Control and management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Schedule Preparation
- Process Optimization
- Microsoft (excel, power point, word, outlook)
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- KPI Tracking
- Continuous Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Operational Efficiency
- Strong Analytical skill
- Flexible
- OEE
- Process Audit
- Manufacturing Safety awareness
- Staff Development
- Policy Implementation
- Performance Evaluations
Accomplishments
I was certified as one of Toshiba's Global IE Instructor by Toshiba Corporation in March 2013, I was able to teach IE methodologies in Toshiba's subsidiaries in the Philippines and overseas.
Certification
- Certified Industrial engineering instructor for Toshiba subsidiaries.
- Training for lean manufacturing
- Series of leadership trainings from Toshiba
- DMAIC project Leader
Languages
English
Activities
Mountain climbing and outdoor sightseeing.
References
- Mr. Joselito Maramag, joselito.maramag@toshiba.co.jp, +63 9175442195, Toshiba Information Equipment (Phils.), Inc., SSD Operations Senior Manager
- Mr. Melvin Cabuco, melvin.cabuco@toshiba.co.jp, +63 9175725047, Toshiba Information Equipment (Phils.), Inc., PCBA Operations Senior Manager
- Mr. Domingo Gianan Jr., domingo.gianan@toshiba.co.jp, +63 9175725049, Toshiba Information Equipment (Phils.), Inc., PCD Engineering Manager
Timeline
PRODUCTION PLANNING CONTROL MANAGER
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
04.2017 - 02.2024
IE/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
10.2014 - 10.2018
PCBA INDIRECT MATERIAL MANAGER
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
04.2014 - 10.2018
PCBA MANUFACTURING MANAGER
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
10.2013 - 10.2017
IE /PROCESS SUPERVISOR
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
10.2008 - 10.2014
SUB-CONTRACTOR COORDINATOR
TOSHIBA INFORMATION EQUIPMENT (PHIL.), INC.
04.2000 - 10.2015
COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
06.1997 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Saint Louis University
- Certified Industrial engineering instructor for Toshiba subsidiaries.
- Training for lean manufacturing
- Series of leadership trainings from Toshiba
- DMAIC project Leader
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