Olga Lara Herguedas
About Olga Lara Herguedas
Olga Lara Herguedas is a Senior Quality Manager and Lean Manufacturing specialist at Faurecia, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in chemistry and extensive experience in quality management and crisis management, she utilizes various methodologies to improve operational efficiency.
Current Role at Faurecia
Olga Lara Herguedas currently holds the position of Senior Quality Manager & Lean Manufacturing at Faurecia, a role she has occupied since 2015. In this capacity, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through the deployment of quality and continuous improvement tools at the shop floor level. She also manages a productivity plan that includes monthly result versus budget reviews and action follow-ups with division management members. Her expertise in crisis management and the application of Lean methodologies supports the overall quality management processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Olga has extensive experience at Faurecia, having worked in various roles from 2003 to 2015. She served as a Quality Engineer from 2003 to 2006, followed by positions as Program Quality Engineer from 2000 to 2002, Program Quality Leader from 2007 to 2008, and FES Group Auditor from 2008 to 2011. During her tenure, she contributed to the Faurecia Excellence System and supported the management structure in applying FES methodologies through training and coaching on the shop floor.
Educational Background
Olga studied at Universidad de Valladolid, where she earned a Licenciada en Ciencias Químicas, specializing in organic chemistry. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Total Quality from the same university between 1997 and 1999. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in quality management and continuous improvement in the automotive industry.
Quality Management Expertise
Olga specializes in crisis management utilizing the SLP methodology and employs various statistical techniques, including MSA (measurement system analysis), to enhance quality management processes. She is knowledgeable in automobile norms and problem-solving techniques such as 8D and QRCI, which are based on Japanese quality approaches. Her role as an ISO/IATF16949 auditor ensures compliance with international automotive quality standards.
Training and Development Contributions
In her role at Faurecia, Olga acts as a group trainer for FES Systems, providing quality training and fundamentals of employee empowerment. She conducts KAIZEN workshops that focus on standardized work, equipment care (TPM), SMED, and Hoshin activities. Her commitment to training and development plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.