Tania Castaneda

I am Tania Castaneda, a passionate process improvement and optimization professional. With a strong background in IT and Manufacturing, I have proven my ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and transform processes, delivering tangible results for organizations.

My Work

Driving Growth:
Successful Management of Seasonal Worker Recruitment
Digitalizing Operations:
Implementing Mobile Applications for Greater Efficiency

Portfolio

Problem: The complexity of hiring foreign workers, including obtaining visas, managing immigration procedures, and facilitating cultural adaptation for new employees, posed a significant obstacle for the company.

Project Objective: Implement an efficient and scalable process for hiring foreign workers (H2B and TN visas), ensuring compliance with all immigration regulations and minimizing operational costs.

Problem: The lack of efficient technological tools for attendance recording and production reporting negatively impacted data accuracy, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Project Objective: Implement mobile technology solutions to improve time management efficiency, optimize production processes, and ensure data accuracy.

Problem: There were opportunities to improve workspace organization, risk identification, and process efficiency.

Project Objective: Implement the 5S methodology to promote a culture of continuous improvement, optimize workspaces, and ensure a safe environment for all employees.

Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement:
Implementing the 5S Methodology
Visualizing Success:
Implementing Visual Management Boards to Optimize Production

Problem: The lack of visual tools to monitor production progress in real-time hindered decision-making and the identification of bottlenecks.

Project Objective: Implement visual management boards in production lines and customer service areas to improve visibility of goals, optimize processes, and increase efficiency.

Standardizing and Optimizing Processes:
Comprehensive Production Line Documentation

Problem: The absence of standardized documentation led to inconsistencies in processes, made training new employees difficult, and limited the company's ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

Project Objective: To create comprehensive and detailed documentation for each production line, including job descriptions, flowcharts, visual aids, and time studies, with the aim of improving efficiency, quality, and consistency of operations.

Optimizing the Supply Chain:
Strategic Negotiation with New Suppliers

Problem: Dependence on local suppliers created vulnerabilities to cost fluctuations, quality risks, and supply chain management challenges.

Project Objective: Identify and negotiate with new international suppliers offering high-quality products at competitive prices, aiming to diversify the supply chain and reduce costs.

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person writing on white paper
a tug boat pulling a large container ship
a tug boat pulling a large container ship

About Me

I am Tania Castaneda, a passionate process improvement and optimization professional. With a strong background in Information Technology and Manufacturing, I have proven my ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and transform processes, delivering tangible results for organizations.

Portfolio

My expertise lies in identifying opportunities for improvement, designing and implementing innovative solutions, managing complex projects, and leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making.

This portfolio showcases a selection of projects that demonstrate my ability to drive projects, reduce costs, improve processes, increase efficiency, enhance quality, and boost production.

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