Windaguzman Garcia is seeking a position that allows her to contribute to a dynamic organization through the application of her industrial engineering expertise. She has over 5 years of experience in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing roles. Currently, she is a Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific where she leads practical process improvement projects. Previously, she held intern and assistant roles with increasing responsibilities at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Mediterranean Shipping Company. She holds a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.

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WINDA M. GUZMAN GARCIA
764 South Grosvenor Rd, Rochester NY, 14618 | wmg9459@rit.edu | (585) 451-4622
www.linkedin.com/in/windaguzman
OBJECTIVE Highly driven, motivated and proactive candidate, seeking to actively contribute to a
dynamic organization. Dedicated and results-oriented to success of projects through
application of Industrial Engineering expertise. Qualified by excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, committed to continious improvement and professional development.
EXPERIENCE LEAN MANUFACTURING/CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER – IBM
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, ROCHESTER NY
JANUARY 2017 – PRESENT
- Partner with Injection Blow Mold Value Stream (IBM) Leadership to ensure there is an
active pipeline of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) projects aligned to business
priorities, metrics and results.
- Lead efforts to create a continuous improvement culture at all levels of the Value Stream.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve continuous improvement processes,
practices and results in the Value Stream.
- Ensure PPI projects accurately identify root cause and/or systemic issues, and resolve
issues using effective countermeasures.
- Partner with other Value Stream members to ensure solutions are successfully
implemented and are delivering intended results. Take appropriate countermeasures as
needed if results are not as expected.
- Identify and pursue synergy opportunities across projects, issues and areas.
- Lead/facilitate PPI projects in the Injection Blow Molding Value Stream.
- Educate Value Steam employees on PPI Business System theory and application through
project work, individual mentoring, formal classroom training, and other methods as
beneficial.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING INTERN THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, ROCHESTER NY
JANUARY 2016 – JANUARY 2017
- Analyzed processes and implemented continuous improvement projects to result in over
$200K Savings.
- Utilized Industrial Engineering tools such as Time / Delay / Work Sampling studies to suggest
productivity, efficiency and labor utilization improvements.
- Actively participated in Practical Process Improvement (PPI) activities. Utilized PPI tools and
8-Step Methodology for Problem Solving.
- Developed Operator Standard Work Instructions to provide safe and efficient work methods,
and reduce process variation (65 completed documents).
- Lead and supported scrap reduction projects resulting in 270K parts/year savings.
- Developed Manufacturing Plan for New Product Development Group.
- Addressed Safety and Ergonomic concerns by designing part presentations and material
handling devices.
TRANSSHIPMENT PANAMA SUPERVISOR MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY
DECEMBER 2013 – JULY 2014 (PROMOTION)
- Supervised overseas services across Panama Canal in the Transshipment department.
- Reduced operational cost in over 300K by avoiding delays and storage cost.
- Supervised seven transshipment Panama assistants.

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- Managed inventory of containers (over 6K containers/monthly).
- Prepared and presented statistics and analysis of vessel utilization and performance.
- Developed and implemented the hold container report and reefer per vessel report.
TRANSSHIPMENT PANAMA ASSISTANT MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY
DECEMBER 2012 – DECEMBER 2013
- Managed overseas services across Panama Canal in the Transshipment department.
- Secured smooth connection of cargo on first available vessels.
- Arranged efficient land transportation/logistics of the cargo among Panamanian ports.
- Created forecasting files for vessel planners to avoid risk of missing containers,
overbookings, roll-overs or overlooking VIP-cargo and maximize utilization.
- Estimated available cargo to be transshipped based on vessel capacity and forecasts.
EDUCATION ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROCHESTER, NY
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (DECEMBER 2015)
Cumulative G.P.A: 3.7/4.0
Key Courses: Supply Chain Management, Lean Six Sigma, Engineering of Systems, DOE,
Managing for Environmental Sustainability, Global Facilities Planning.
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA MADRE Y MAESTRA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (DECEMBER 2012)
Cumulative G.P.A: 3.7/4.0
Honor: Magna cum Laude
Key Courses: Society, Technology & Environment, Strategic Project Management, Logistics,
Planning and Production Control, Techniques of Supervision, Quality Control.
STUDENT
PROJECTS
Develop and Implement an Ergonomic Solution to Reduce Labor Injuries (Dec. 2015)
Garlock Sealing Technologies, Palmyra, NY
- Analyzed Gylon sheets final inspection process to provide an ergonomic diagnostic.
- Evaluated the process using ergonomic principles to determine severity of the injuries.
- Proposed alternative solutions to the ergonomic problem.
Lean Manufacturing Project in a Plastic Manufacturer (April 2011)
Plásticos Ideales S.R.L., Dominican Republic
- Analyzed production process for a specific product.
- Identified sources waste/scrap in the process using lean six sigma tools.
- Proposed process improvements to reduce scrap and defective units/month.
For other projects please refer to www.linkedin.com/in/windaguzman
SOFTWARE &
LANGUAGES
Minitab, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, MS Office, iBox, SQL, AutoCAD (basic),
SolidWorks (basic), SAP (basic).
Bilingual Spanish/English
AWARDS &
CERTIFICATES
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification at RIT, December 2015.
- Emerging Professionals Leadership Certificate Program at RIT, May 2015.
- Graduate Scholarship from Dominican Republic's Ministry of Superior Education, 2014.
- Undergraduate Scholarship from Brugal Foundation for Education and Research, 2008.