CIP028: AI in Manufacturing Ops: Predictive Maintenance & Quality
Host: Anand Natarajan, Director, xLM - Continuous Intelligence
Guest: Osvaldo Santiago, Operations Manager, Johnson & Johnson
Ozzy Santiago is an experienced operations leader with over 20 years in manufacturing and supply chain management across the consumer products and medical device industries. Currently Operations Manager at Johnson & Johnson Vision, he has led high-impact teams and cross-functional initiatives in regulatory compliance, lean manufacturing, and new product introduction. His prior leadership roles at DePuy Synthes, Procter & Gamble, and Gillette focused on driving operational excellence, team development, and cost optimization. Ozzy holds an MBA in Management from Cambridge College.
Summary
In this episode of XLM's Continuous Intelligence Podcast, host Anand Natarajan and operations supervisor Osvaldo Santiago discuss the transformative power of AI in manufacturing. They explore the challenges of unplanned downtime, the importance of data in operations, and the differences between preventive and predictive maintenance. Osvaldo shares insights on the role of AI in enhancing operational efficiency and quality control, while also addressing barriers to AI adoption in the industry. The conversation emphasizes that AI is not meant to replace human expertise but to empower it, ultimately leading to a more proactive and efficient manufacturing environment.
Host: Anand Natarajan, Director, xLM – Continuous Intelligence
Guest: Osvaldo Santiago, Operations Manager, Johnson & Johnson
Ozzy Santiago is an experienced operations leader with over 20 years in manufacturing and supply chain management across the consumer products and medical device industries. Currently Operations Manager at Johnson & Johnson Vision, he has led high-impact teams and cross-functional initiatives in regulatory compliance, lean manufacturing, and new product introduction. His prior leadership roles at DePuy Synthes, Procter & Gamble, and Gillette focused on driving operational excellence, team development, and cost optimization. Ozzy holds an MBA in Management from Cambridge College.
Summary
In this episode of XLM’s Continuous Intelligence Podcast, host Anand Natarajan and operations supervisor Osvaldo Santiago discuss the transformative power of AI in manufacturing. They explore the challenges of unplanned downtime, the importance of data in operations, and the differences between preventive and predictive maintenance. Osvaldo shares insights on the role of AI in enhancing operational efficiency and quality control, while also addressing barriers to AI adoption in the industry. The conversation emphasizes that AI is not meant to replace human expertise but to empower it, ultimately leading to a more proactive and efficient manufacturing environment.
