Quan Nguyen Le Hoang

• Automation & Industry 4.0 Leadership: Driving the transition to high-tech manufacturing at Tier 1 factories by implementing robotic primer and cement spraying systems to ensure bonding precision and consistency.
  • High-Complexity Model Specialist: Managing the end-to-end QA lifecycle for On’s most ambitious projects, including the LOEWE collaboration (Cloudsolo), Cyclon (circularity), and Waterproof series.
  • Global Innovation Collaboration: Partnering with the Korean development team to pioneer the bottom unit (BU) of LightSpray technology, ensuring quality standards are integrated into the earliest stages of automated production.
  • Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing: Spearheaded the implementation of efficiency-driven solutions, including automated needle-changing machines and Lean line balancing to optimize throughput while maintaining premium quality.
  • Talent Development & Standardization: Leading the training and certification for CFA (Certified Factory Auditors) to ensure standardized, high-level quality oversight across all manufacturing partners.
  • Technical Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Collaborating with Development and Commercialization teams to identify risks early, ensuring all products pass rigorous physical and RSL (Restricted Substances List) lab requirements.
  • Strategic ESG Oversight: Managing manufacturing partner compliance in sustainability, health, and safety (HSE), ensuring that automated and high-volume production environments remain ethical and safe.

[KEY HIGHLIGHTS]
- 3-Year Consecutive High Performer (2022–2024) & Athlete Spirit (Employee of the Year) 2023.
- Team Spirit 2024: Recognized for pivotal contributions to the LightSpray™ innovation.
- Best Employee (2024, 2025): Voted by On VN Trade Union for leadership and excellence.

• • Production Planning & Execution: Oversee the production calendar to ensure "On-Time-In-Full" (OTIF) delivery. Resolve potential bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.
  • Quality Management: Partner with the QA/QC teams to ensure all products meet adidas global quality standards. Lead root cause analysis for any quality systemic issues.
  • Operational Excellence: Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and Continuous Improvement projects at the factory level to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Cost Management: Monitor and manage manufacturing costs, ensuring factories adhere to the agreed-upon labor and overhead structures.
  • Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure Tier 1 partners comply with adidas' Social and Environmental Affairs (SEA) policies and local labor laws.
  • Digital Transformation: Drive the adoption of digital tools (e.g., digital creation, automated reporting, and tracking systems) within the supply chain.
  • Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between adidas Global headquarters and the factory's top management.

• Strategy & Planning: Develop and refine the master PM schedule. Ensure all maintenance activities align with the factory's production volume and quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and train a team of 11 Maintenance Technicians. Set KPIs for the team and conduct performance reviews.
• Execution & Compliance: Ensure all PM activities are performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Intel’s global safety and quality standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Data-Driven Optimization: Use Power BI or SQL to analyze maintenance data. Identify trends in "Mean Time Between Failures" (MTBF) and "Mean Time To Repair" (MTTR) to shift from reactive to proactive maintenance.
• Spare Parts Management: Forecast and manage the inventory of critical spare parts to ensure zero production delays due to part shortages.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles within the maintenance workshop to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external equipment suppliers for specialized servicing or upgrades.

• Equipment Maintenance & Installation: Install, qualify, and maintain high-tech manufacturing equipment. Develop preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and train technicians on standard operating procedures.
• Process Control: Monitor and control process variations using Statistical Process Control (SPC). Ensure the production line meets quality, reliability, and yield targets.
• Troubleshooting & Resolution: Lead complex troubleshooting efforts (Level 2 & 3 support) to minimize tool downtime and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Output, and Cost (SQOC) using Lean Six Sigma and Model-Based Problem Solving (MBPS).
• Data Analysis: Utilize data visualization tools (like Power BI or SQL) to track equipment performance metrics and predict potential failures.
• NPI (New Product Introduction): Coordinate with global Virtual Factory (VF) partners to transfer new technologies and products into the Vietnam site.

• Identified technical issues and assisted in replacement of machine spare parts.
• Contributed to installation of new equipment.
• Modified equipment and components from technical drawings using applicable processes such as turning, milling, and grilling.