Ronald Tabang Valdez
Development Engineer
Colombo
Summary
36 years’ work experience in garments industry; Specializing in sewing machines for Bra, Panty, pajama set, knits and woven division. Expertise in machine innovation and machine development. I am currently working IN VS&CO as an Engineer Development.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Engineer
VS & CO.
09.2023 - Current
- Connected with machine supplier to explore new technology for innovative product development and shared insights with teams.
- Developed machines to streamline operations from two processes to one, incorporating automatic cutting and disposal.
- Connect to machine supplier for their new machine technology to get more ideas for innovation and development in our Product and share with the teams.
- Coordinated with PE/ME/QA teams for effective product development.
Senior Maintenance. & Mechanic Manager
Ubase International
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Manage mechanics, electrician and building maintenance by setting directions and priorities.
- Manage mechanics, electricians and building maintenance by setting directions and priorities.
- Engage in technical development of products regarding product changes and improvements; and updating maintenance operating procedures and schedules to incorporate the changes.
- Create and implement mechanic and maintenance procedures and programs focused in pro-active maintenance, preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance.
- Provide training and continuous development on all mechanical and maintenance personnel.
- Engaged in technical development of products related to changes and improvements, updating maintenance operating procedures and schedules accordingly.
- Set up Kaizen project by LEAN system with I.E team through innovation and development of product; to increase quality and to increase productivity.
- Looking for innovation, tools or assets to improve productivity and to cut costs.
Production Maintenance Assistant Manager
CRYSTAL MARTIN (VIETNAM) CO.,LTD.
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed all operations in the MEC Department, including machine refurbishment, innovation, and development.
- Planned machine maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and support production lines.
- Attended the pre-production meeting to discuss production methods and prepare new techniques to improve production capacity.
- Reviewed production plans to ensure adequate machines and equipment were available to support production demands.
- Resolved production issues caused by machine breakdowns to maintain efficiency.
- Improved and developed machines through KAIZEN methodologies.
Production Engineering & Maintenance Manager
MICHIGAN HAI DOUNG (YAKJIN TRADING CORP. VIETNAM)
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed production machinery operations.
- Maintained availability and functionality of all machines and equipment.
- Monitored response times for machine breakdowns.
- Monitored the cost of spare parts on a weekly basis.
- Installed machine attachments to enhance garment quality and efficiency.
- Created and fabricated a machine guide to enhance garment quality.
- Coordinated with production planning for incoming styles.
- Monitored incoming styles to prepare machines for critical operations.
- Monitored engineering concerns such as coal boiler, generator, and compressor.
Production Engineering & Maintenance Manager
NST GLOBAL CORPORATION PHIL.
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed machine inventory and spare parts for sewing machines.
- Coordinate with Quality Control Department in ensuring products are confirmed to company standards, specifications and buyer’s requirement.
- Monitoring preventive maintenance such as a change oil, repaint old machine & sewing machine stand
- Controlling and advice sewing floor maintenance mechanic staffs and arrange for suitable skills improvement training.
- Monitored preventive maintenance, including oil changes and repainting machines and stands
- Sourced machines and spare parts as required.
- Controlling and advising sewing floor maintenance mechanic staffs and arranging for suitable skills improvement training.
Production Engineering Maintenance Manager
VINA KOREA YAKJIN TRADING CORP. VIETNAM
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Managed production machinery operations.
- Ensured availability and optimal working condition of all machines and equipment.
- Monitored response time to machine breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Ensure you monitor on a weekly basis the cost of spare parts.
- Implemented machine attachments to enhance quality and efficiency of garments.
- Coordinate with production planning dept. For new style coming.
- Develops and fabricates machine guard to help improve the quality garments.
Production Maintenance Manager
Luen Thai (L&T) International Group Phil’s. Inc
10.2001 - 12.2009
- Monitored LEAN setup processes for efficiency.
- Ensured availability, functionality, and operation of woven and knits sewing machines/equipment.
- Monitored machine availability to avoid work stoppage and delay of production.
- Monitored response times for machine breakdowns closely.
- Provides analysis of production equipment and recommends new acquisition of machine or replacement.
- Monitored the cost of spare parts on a weekly basis.
- Proper monitoring of LEAN set up.
Senior Head Mechanic
Luen Thai PINNACLE (S-A), Guatemala City
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Maintained and repaired all sewing and non-sewing machinery, equipment, and attachments.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical equipment, motors, and machinery in sewing and non-sewing operations.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
Mechanic Supervisor
Luen Thai (L&T) International Group Phils. Inc
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Organized sewing machine requirements to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinate with the Production Manager and Planning Manager for changes in the sewing schedules.
- Managed inventory of machines and spare parts.
- Monitoring and controlling sewing machine needle stocks and daily sewing needle consumption.
- Monitoring and controlling all sewing machine breakdowns.
Mechanic
STARCAR GARMENTS (LUEN THAI)
01.1993 - 01.1995
Mechanic
JASMINE GARMENTS (LUEN THAI)
01.1991 - 01.1993
Mechanic
STARCAR GARMENTS (LUEN THAI)
01.1990 - 01.1991
Education
Auto Diesel Mechanic -
Lorraine Technical Institute
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines08-1990
Skills
Power systems
Digital signal processing
Programming languages
Product Design
Project management
Complex problem solver
Strong decision maker
Certification
Jiam Machine Show
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs.
Personal Background:
- Date of Birth : January 31, 1973
- Civil Status : Married
- Wife : Corazon D. Valdez
- Height : 5’5
- Weight : 170 lbs
- Religion : Roman Catholic
- Language : English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Pampango, Tagalog
- Children : Angelica D. Valdez Ronald D. Valdez Jr
Training & Seminars
- January 5, 2006 Performance Appraisal & Salary Administration Policy Luen Thai Philippines
- May 13, 2005 Jiam Machine Show Osaka Japan
- October 23, 2005 SMC Symposium on Pneumatic Marlim Mansion Balibago, Angeles City
- June 6, 2003 Hashima Training Automatic placket L&T International Group Phils.
- June 7, 2003 Kansai Special Course Training L&T International Group Phils. Inc
- June 8, 2003 PMM Prosperity Machinery (attachment) L&T International Group Phils. Inc.
- June 24, 2003 Sewing Machine Needles and their Applications (Gross Beckert) L&T International Group Phils. Inc.
- June 25, 2003 Learning to Operate and Maintain JUKI Mach. Twin head parallel Button Hole Pocket Crease Mach.PMM
- June 26, 2003 Collar & Cuffs press machine PMM Sleeve vent Fold & Press mach. PMM L&T International Group Phils. Inc.
- July 27, 2003 Leadership, Problem Solving and Decision Making L&T International Group Phils. Inc.
- September 14, 2000 Tajima Embroidery Machine TMFD-620 Guatemala S.A
- June 3, 2002 Technical seminar for YAMATO Industrial Sewing machine. Osaka Japan
Timeline
Development Engineer
VS & CO.
09.2023 - Current
Senior Maintenance. & Mechanic Manager
Ubase International
03.2019 - 04.2022
Production Maintenance Assistant Manager
CRYSTAL MARTIN (VIETNAM) CO.,LTD.
06.2017 - 04.2019
Production Engineering & Maintenance Manager
MICHIGAN HAI DOUNG (YAKJIN TRADING CORP. VIETNAM)
07.2015 - 05.2017
Production Engineering & Maintenance Manager
NST GLOBAL CORPORATION PHIL.
11.2014 - 06.2015
Production Engineering Maintenance Manager
VINA KOREA YAKJIN TRADING CORP. VIETNAM
01.2010 - 10.2014
Production Maintenance Manager
Luen Thai (L&T) International Group Phil’s. Inc
10.2001 - 12.2009
Senior Head Mechanic
Luen Thai PINNACLE (S-A), Guatemala City
01.1999 - 01.2001
Mechanic Supervisor
Luen Thai (L&T) International Group Phils. Inc
01.1995 - 01.1999
Mechanic
STARCAR GARMENTS (LUEN THAI)
01.1993 - 01.1995
Mechanic
JASMINE GARMENTS (LUEN THAI)
01.1991 - 01.1993
Mechanic
STARCAR GARMENTS (LUEN THAI)
01.1990 - 01.1991
Auto Diesel Mechanic -
Lorraine Technical Institute