Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes Patricia Quintana


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Patricia Quintana: A Proven Leader Driving Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Optimization, and Engineering Innovation Across North America

Carey, OH — Patricia Quintana is a highly accomplished manufacturing and supply-chain leader with more than a decade of experience improving operational performance, optimizing inventory systems, and supporting complex engineering programs across the automotive industry.

She currently serves as MP&L Manager at Hanon Systems LLC, where she oversees procurement, inventory control, production scheduling, and cross-functional operations alignment. In this role, Patricia has delivered measurable, high-impact results—reducing inventory by 30%, cutting expedites by 90%, and decreasing obsolescence by 70%—demonstrating her strong command of ERP systems, materials planning, and customer-driven operations.

Known for her analytical mindset and relentless commitment to process improvement, Patricia has played a vital role in strengthening operational efficiency, stabilizing production workflows, and elevating customer satisfaction.

Professional Experience

Hanon Systems LLC — Carey, OH

MP&L Manager | January 2024 – Present

  • Ensures timely procurement of raw materials aligned with production and customer demand
  • Manages production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements
  • Oversees inventory control through ERP systems, identifying risk parts in real time
  • Partnered with operations leadership to resolve challenges and maintain production continuity
  • Achieved major operational improvements:
    ✔ Inventory reduction: 30%
    ✔ Expedite reduction: 90%
    ✔ Obsolescence reduction: 70%

Change Control Coordinator | March 2022 – December 2023

  • Designed and implemented standardized change-control procedures
  • Coordinated 12 programs across 3 major customers for engineering changes and new product launches
  • Participated in IATF re-certification
  • Led EOP and SOP transitions for engineering changes
  • Performed risk assessments, planned execution strategies, and managed resource allocation
  • Strengthened ERP-driven inventory visibility for engineering-change impacts

Molten North America Corp — Findlay, OH

Sales Assistant Manager | Nov 2019 – Feb 2022

  • Created pricing strategies, customer quotations, and negotiation objectives
  • Analyzed customer requests to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Led more than 10 Tier-1 automotive program launches
  • Served as Project & Plant Manager during transitions, ensuring process stability
  • Managed BOM updates, engineering change communication, and project reporting to the COO
  • Strengthened partner relationships and improved business development outcomes
  • Achieved a corporate transfer from Mexico to the United States to support new program launch

Molten Automotive de México — Irapuato, Guanajuato

Sales Assistant Manager | Jun 2018 – Nov 2019

  • Coordinated engineering changes between Molten Japan and Molten Mexico
  • Designed returnable packaging for OEM and Tier 2/3 clients
  • Supported finance operations, recovering 90% of accounts receivable
  • Served as primary liaison for Mazda, ThyssenKrupp, and Pioneer
  • Led multiple Tier-1 program launches

Executive Assistant, HR, QA, Purchasing, Sales & Production Control | Aug 2013 – Jun 2018

  • Managed procurement, logistics, customs, finance controls, and production scheduling
  • Maintained <4 PPM for four consecutive years through quality-assurance leadership
  • Contributed to four consecutive Mazda Supplier Excellence Awards
  • Established SOPs, streamlined workflows, and supported ERP development
  • Successfully helped establish the company’s Mexico branch
  • Oversaw bank transactions and financial reporting

Education

  • Master’s in Engineering, Project Orientation
  • MBA
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Administration

Honors & Awards

  • Mazda Supplier Excellence Award — 2014, 2015, 2016

Major Career Milestones

  • 2013: Supported the establishment of a new company branch in Mexico
  • 2019: Transferred to the U.S. to lead a major new automotive program launch
  • 2022: Accepted a newly created leadership role and developed the entire process framework
  • 2024: Promoted to MP&L Manager; contributed to IATF re-certification, scheduling improvements, and major inventory reductions
  • 2025: Coordinated warehouse layout redesign and contributed to facility expansion planning for upcoming programs

About Patricia Quintana

Patricia is known for her discipline, cross-functional leadership, and ability to build efficient systems that support growth, quality, and customer satisfaction. Her career reflects a consistent pattern of stepping into challenging roles, creating structure, driving measurable improvement, and leaving organizations stronger than she found them. She continues to explore opportunities to expand her operational leadership and contribute to advanced manufacturing excellence.

 

Worldwide Women’s Association Member Patricia Quintana is looking forward to networking with you.

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