Oscar Acuña Cordero
About Oscar Acuña Cordero
Oscar Acuña Cordero is the Manufacturing Quality Manager at Lutron Electronics' Costa Rica plant, with extensive experience in industrial operations and quality systems.
Current Role at Lutron Electronics
Oscar Acuña Cordero is currently the Manufacturing Quality Manager at Lutron Electronics' Costa Rica Plant. He has played a significant role in implementing a comprehensive Quality Assurance structure at the plant. His role involves overseeing the quality management processes and ensuring that manufacturing operations adhere to stringent quality standards. Oscar has been instrumental in the startup of Lutron's operations in Costa Rica.
Previous Experience at Closure Systems International
From 2016 to 2021, Oscar Acuña Cordero worked at Closure Systems International (CSI) as the Quality and Logistics Manager at the Cartago, Costa Rica plant. In his tenure, he gained substantial experience in managing logistics and quality processes. His role involved overseeing the logistics operations and ensuring the quality of products met industry standards.
Teaching and Academia
In 2006, Oscar Acuña Cordero served as a Professor at the Universidad de Costa Rica for the Master Degree in Quality Systems, Industrial Engineering. His tenure lasted for 11 months in San José, Costa Rica. His role as a professor highlights his strong foundation in quality systems and industrial engineering, enriching his career with academic experience.
Educational Background
Oscar Acuña Cordero has a solid educational background in industrial engineering. He earned a Master of Science (MSc.) in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University, where he studied from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's and Licentiate degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Costa Rica, where he studied from 1981 to 1989.
Extensive Industry Experience
Oscar Acuña Cordero has a rich professional history across various roles in the manufacturing sector. He has extensive experience in managing high-production volume industrial operations, holding significant positions including Plant Manager at Hanesbrands Inc. from 1998 to 2013, Shift Manager at Intel Corporation from 1998 to 1999, and Project Manager at Coach from 1995 to 1998. His career also includes early roles like Production Manager at Amanco from 1989 to 1992.