Elsa Flores
About Elsa Flores
Elsa Flores is the Paint OU Manager at Daimler AG, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in performance improvement and quality management, she has contributed significantly to driving a culture of continuous improvement in the automotive industry.
Current Role at Daimler AG
Elsa Flores serves as the Paint OU Manager at Daimler AG, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on driving a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Her responsibilities include implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and quality in the paint operations. She emphasizes the importance of building lasting relationships with stakeholders to identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
Prior to her current role, Elsa Flores worked at Ford Motor Company in various capacities. From 2001 to 2006, she served as the Quality Planning Manager and Master Black Belt, where she contributed to quality assurance processes. She then transitioned to the role of Six Sigma Kaizen Sensei and Lean Implementation Manager from 2006 to 2009, and later became the Performance Improvement Six Sigma/Lean Manager from 2009 to 2012. Her tenure at Ford spanned over a decade, during which she focused on driving performance improvements through Six Sigma initiatives.
Educational Background
Elsa Flores has a robust educational background in engineering and finance. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, studying from 1974 to 1978. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution from 1985 to 1987. Additionally, she studied Finance at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, achieving her Bachelor's degree from 1989 to 1991. She also obtained a Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from Six Sigma Academy in 2001.
Expertise in Organizational Change
Elsa Flores specializes in leading transformational organizational and cultural change. Her expertise includes the strategic implementation of Lean and Six Sigma Kaizen tools, which she has utilized to drive significant business improvements in the automotive industry. She engages in leadership mentoring and education, focusing on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within teams and organizations.