Alex Espinoza

I'm an ambitious developer who is passionate about solving problems in a creative way.

Alex C. Espinoza is an experienced Operations Management Consultant currently working at AAI, LLC, based in Redondo Beach, California. He has over 12 years of expertise in operations and continuous improvement, particularly in utilizing strategic approaches and lean manufacturing standards to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Professional Experience

Current Position: Operations Leader at Phenomenex since August 2021
- He leads Kaizen events and drives organizational changes to ensure sustainable operational results.
- Notable achievements include facilitating a project that converted over $1 million in past due orders into increased throughput by 114% and saving 847 hours annually by streamlining testing procedures.
Previous Roles:
- Operations Group Lead at Pentair (July 2018 - January 2020)
  - Managed production lines with annual sales exceeding $140 million, achieving significant labor productivity savings and improving machinery efficiency.
- Sales Administrator at KDL Precision Molding Corp. (June 2016 - February 2017)
  - Developed customer relationships and analyzed pricing for material and tooling quotes.
- Production Supervisor at Lyte Manufacturing (December 2011 - November 2015)
  - Enhanced operational efficiency and safety across multiple shifts.

Education and Certifications

Holds a Lean Leader Development Program certification from Pentair, a Six Sigma Green Belt from USC Viterbi School of Engineering, and is PFMEA certified by the Automotive Industry Action Group.

Skills and Languages

Proficient in English (native), with elementary proficiency in Japanese and limited working proficiency in Spanish.

Alex's focus on continuous improvement and his leadership in operational transformations underscore his commitment to enhancing productivity within organizations.1