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Nelson Rocha

Nelson Rocha

Lean Manufacturing and Change Management Expert

Manufacturing / Mechanical

Vaughan, Ontario

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About Nelson Rocha:

Extensive operational excellence and change management experience, implementing world-class, lean manufacturing initiatives in various industries including automotive, distribution, aerospace, energy services and window & door manufacturing.
A proven track record of engaging the workforce in achieving strategic goals and objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
Certified Lean Leader through Continuous Improvement Leader Certification Program (ArvinMeritor) and SMS Champion Certification Program (ShawCor) and Six Sigma Green Belt (ArvinMeritor)
Certified auditor experienced in ISO quality/environmental standards and health & safety management.

Experience

  • Awarded for the highest achievement in Health and Safety initiatives and KPIs, receiving the 2022 Health and Safety Excellence Award (2021 Honourable Mention).
  • Trained as a Six Sigma green belt, received global recognition with a "gold award" for a team project resulting in $160,000 in savings annually applying Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Successfully implemented a robust production scheduling process for all departments for the fabrication of custom window and door assemblies, increasing on-time delivery from 45% to 85% in 3 months.
  • Completed 20 Kaizen Events within a fiscal year resulting in $600,000 in savings.
  • Selected by peers as valedictorian for the 13-week Site Continuous Improvement Leader Certification Training.
  • Successfully managed a customer-driven certification program for lean initiatives, completing re-certification in December 2012 (Bombardier 5-Star).
  • Participated in the transition from ISO 9001 to TS16949 certification as a member of the internal auditing team, authoring most production-related Standard Operating Procedures, documents, and process flow diagrams.
  • Conducted 25 4-day workshops training over 500 participants over a 3-year period on Lean introduction program.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Project.
  • Experience with various MRP and ERP software including AS400, M1, SAP, Oracle, Red Prairie, and Epicor.

Education

Certified Lean Leader through Continuous Improvement Leader Certification Program (ArvinMeritor) and SMS Champion Certification Program (ShawCor) and Six Sigma Green Belt (ArvinMeritor)
Certified auditor experienced in ISO quality/environmental standards and health & safety management

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