Miguel Torres
Unit 2, 259-271 Stud Road Dandenong North,Australia
Summary
Experienced project manager with a proven track record in directing and coordinating activities for the supply of high-quality equipment.
Expertise lies in optimizing resources and achieving project objectives with precision. Adept at managing work package quality information, ensuring meticulous organization, and strict adherence to established standards in quality assurance.
Skilled in facilitating collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather essential data and insights, consistently contributing to the meticulous and accurate preparation of comprehensive reports. Recognized for the ability to swiftly establish and foster productive professional relationships with suppliers, staff, and team members, underscoring a robust and collaborative teamwork ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Project Manager III
MiTek Australia
Melbourne, Australia
05.2021 - Current
- Develop comprehensive factory layout proposals tailored to meet customer requirements, optimizing spatial arrangements for efficient production workflows.
- Participate in production efficiency reviews for customers, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Work closely with sales representatives to gain a deep understanding of customer equipment needs, ensuring alignment between proposed solutions and customer expectations.
- Write quotes, specify lead times, and prepare relevant documentation for the equipment sales contract process.
Collaborate with sales teams to ensure accurate and transparent communication of terms to customers.
- Establish effective communication channels with suppliers, fostering collaborative relationships to guarantee the timely delivery of accurate and expected machinery.
- Collaborate with the accounts/sales team to order equipment, accounting for purchases, and recording both direct and indirect costs associated with each transaction provide timely and accurate assessments, documenting and communicating any identified contract variations effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate and oversee the entire project lifecycle, including delivery, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, commissioning, and training for MiTek equipment in the APAC region.
- Proactively address any challenges or concerns that may arise during project organization and customer coordination, ensuring smooth progress and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure that customers are satisfied with the completed project and invoiced services, fostering positive relationships and potential future collaborations.
Service and Project Manager
COMTEC
Melbourne, Australia
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Conduct exhaustive examination of customer requirements and specifications to guide the selection of appropriate plastic injection molding solutions for the production of components tailored for food packaging and pharmaceutical products.
- Engage closely with stakeholders, including customers, production teams, and regulatory experts, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of diverse needs and expectations.
Facilitate collaborative discussions to capture essential insights and preferences that influence the molding equipment selection process.
- Work closely with stakeholders to identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) that directly align with the desired outcomes of the plastic injection molding process.
- Establish measurable criteria to assess the efficiency, precision, and reliability of the selected equipment in meeting production goals.
- Collaborate with regulatory experts to identify critical features necessary for compliance with industry standards and regulations governing the production of food packaging and pharmaceutical components.
- Ensure that the selected molding solutions adhere to quality control requirements, safety standards, and any other regulatory specifications.
- Evaluate the extent to which plastic injection molding equipment can be customized to meet unique specifications for both food packaging and pharmaceutical applications, align customization options with specific customer preferences and industry-specific requirements.
- Assess the operational flexibility of potential molding solutions to accommodate varying production needs, such as batch sizes, material variations, and production speed. ensure that the selected equipment can adapt to dynamic manufacturing demands and evolving market trends.
- Consider the lifecycle of the chosen molding equipment, taking into account maintenance requirements, longevity, and the availability of replacement parts, provide recommendations that align with customer expectations for long-term reliability and sustainability.
Service Engineer
DMG MORI
Melbourne, Australia
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and mechanic components and fault-finding on CNC equipment
- Train customers on best practice and safety procedures to operate the equipment in an efficient and safe manner
- Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and provide avenues to improve the output of processed materials
- Programming Siemens PLC and servo drive systems
- Establishing effective customer relationships
- Additional information: Attended a calibration and troubleshooting training course for specialized equipment in Switzerland and Turkey.
Service Engineer
SJR MACHINERY
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Write technical reports, recording customer complaints and forwarding to the responsible department
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as spindle units, gearboxes, and other mechanical machine components
- Meet daily service repair needs and driving customer satisfaction and order spare parts
- Clearly instruct directional moves emphasizing safety and wellbeing
- Attended progress meetings, and ensure qualifications are updated when required.
Industrial Engineer – Logistics and Maintenance Team Leader
Work King Tools Colombia S.A.
06.2005 - 08.2009
- Determined the organizational structure of the service department by establishing levels of responsibility of the team members
- Devise plans, diagrams and procedures for engineering projects
- Developed activities to the implementation of methods which lowered the costs of general maintenance of equipment
- Designed and developed the appropriate documentation to evidence the time and activities undertaken by technicians
- Logistics coordinator for the transportation and import of industrial equipment and parts.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Catholic University of Colombia
06.2006
Skills
- Proficient at Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Adobe acrobat
- Creating and Maintaining Databases
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- PMP MiTek
- Restricted electrical License
- LF Forklift License.
Timeline
Equipment Project Manager III
MiTek Australia
05.2021 - Current
Service and Project Manager
COMTEC
04.2015 - 07.2021
Service Engineer
DMG MORI
01.2013 - 04.2015
Service Engineer
SJR MACHINERY
02.2009 - 12.2013
Industrial Engineer – Logistics and Maintenance Team Leader
Work King Tools Colombia S.A.
06.2005 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Catholic University of Colombia
- PMP MiTek
- Restricted electrical License
- LF Forklift License.
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