General Manager at Mergon Group (2022-06 – Present)
Oversaw comprehensive P&L management for Mergon Mexico, optimizing profitability by 21%. Championed a zero-accident health and safety program, achieving 950 accident-free days. Directed lean manufacturing initiatives, significantly reducing waste and boosting productivity by 75%.
- Oversaw comprehensive P&L management for Mergon Mexico, optimizing profitability by 21%
- Championed a zero-accident health and safety program, achieving 950 accident-free days
- Directed lean manufacturing initiatives, significantly reducing waste and boosting productivity by 75%
- Implemented and monitored plant KPIs, increasing overall operational efficiency by 90%
- Managed the successful launch of operations, sales, and NPI for automotive customers in the USA and Mexico
- Coordinated multiple certifications, including GPTW, ISO 45000, 14001, 9001, and IATF, ensuring compliance and quality across all areas
- Spearheaded the greenfield startup, including machinery installation and plant layout definition, enhancing operational efficiency
Program Management and Manufacturing Director at TI Fluid Systems (2018-08 – 2022-06)
Served as Program Manager Director and General Manager Mexico, acting as Commercial Director for 16 months at TI Fluid Systems in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Held full P&L responsibility for operations in Mexico.
- Served as Program Manager Director and General Manager Mexico, acting as Commercial Director for 16 months at TI Fluid Systems in Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Held full P&L responsibility for operations in Mexico
- Supervised and managed the plant KPI metrics, enhancing operational accountability
- Led the site's health and safety initiatives with a zero-tolerance approach to accidents
- Drove lean manufacturing practices on-site, utilizing Kanban, Heijunka, and Gemba methodologies
- Supported global and regional strategies for standardization across operations
- Oversaw a plant and project Capex totaling €50 million, ensuring effective management of capital expenditures
- Achieved budget targets with a 10% year-over-year improvement
- Facilitated union negotiations to secure favorable labor agreements
- Directed budget activities for plant Capex and new launches, improving financial planning
- Led regional program management, overseeing the APQP process and customer milestones
- Managed capital and tooling projects, including Capex forecast follow-up from PO to cash and customer tooling management
- Implemented programs, ensuring thorough follow-up on design revisions and manufacturing feasibility assessments
- Executed trial plans within budget, collaborating with core teams to meet Capex targets and manage intangible expenses
- Implemented key core tools, ensuring global standards, executing KKT training, standardization, and procedure enhancements
- Promoted innovation in processes to support new technologies, improving P&L results and meeting customer specifications
- Maintained commercial responsibility for Mexican customers, advancing customer satisfaction and service quality
North America Manufacturing Director and Mexico General Manager at TI Fluid Systems (2014-11 – 2018-07)
Managed comprehensive P&L oversight, achieving a 10% year-over-year improvement in KPIs through strategic leadership and operational enhancements. Directed the greenfield construction and successful launch of the Puebla facility.
- Managed comprehensive P&L oversight, achieving a 10% year-over-year improvement in KPIs through strategic leadership and operational enhancements
- Directed the greenfield construction and successful launch of the Puebla facility, managing the budget, timeline, hiring processes, permits, union negotiations, and Capex
- Supervised the expedited transfer of equipment from the USA and Brazil to Mexico, minimizing disruptions and ensuring budget compliance
- Developed and executed technical training partnerships with key universities in San Luis Potosí, enhancing workforce skills and recruitment initiatives
- Implemented lean manufacturing initiatives, reducing waste by 30% and improving quality metrics
- Oversaw Capex projects totaling $50 million, ensuring timely and budget-conscious facility upgrades
- Negotiated labor agreements with unions, fostering improved labor relations and cost-efficiency
Regional Excellence Manufacturing Manager Americas at TI Fluid Systems (2013-10 – 2014-10)
Implemented lean manufacturing tools throughout the region, enhancing operational efficiency. Led the deployment of key lean initiatives across factories, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented lean manufacturing tools throughout the region, enhancing operational efficiency
- Led the deployment of key lean initiatives across factories, driving a culture of continuous improvement
- Developed and established essential pillars to support regional lean strategies and enhance KKT (Key Performance Indicators) effectiveness
- Created KPIs to measure the regional progress of lean tools, ensuring ongoing evaluation
- Facilitated cultural change initiatives, reinforcing a mindset of improvement across the organization
- Spearheaded the introduction of new technology to enhance operational processes and support evolving customer needs
- Championed P&L improvements through strategic application of lean tools, including labor and inventory reductions
- Executed core tools implementation, establishing global standards and facilitating KKT training to optimize current processes
- Drove lean initiatives, achieving an 85% improvement in efficiency across TI Fluid Systems Americas
- Developed and implemented a regional lean strategy, establishing KPIs that boosted production quality by 50%
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement among 600 employees through targeted training and leadership
- Implemented innovative technologies that reduced labor costs by 10% while optimizing inventory levels across multiple facilities
Supply Chain, Purchasing and Lean Manufacturing Manager Mercosur at OPmobility (2011-12 – 2013-10)
Implemented lean manufacturing tools across the region, enhancing overall operational effectiveness. Directed the implementation of key lean tools in factories throughout the Mercosur region.
- Implemented lean manufacturing tools across the region, enhancing overall operational effectiveness
- Directed the implementation of key lean tools in factories throughout the Mercosur region
- Executed a comprehensive lean strategy to streamline processes and reduce waste
- Followed the defined pillars to support regional strategy, establishing and developing KKT metrics
- Created KPIs to measure progress of lean tools in the region, ensuring continuous improvement
- Fostered and supported cultural change initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness
- Enhanced P&L performance through the application of lean manufacturing tools, focusing on reductions in labor and inventory
- Implemented Kanban systems across the Mercosur area to enhance inventory control and minimize stock levels
- Spearheaded the SAP system implementation across the region, optimizing supply chain management
- Led and supported all P&L activities aimed at improving cash flow and capital investment
Process and Maintenance Manager at OPmobility (2009-12 – 2011-11)
Directed maintenance activities within the plant, ensuring operational reliability. Implemented MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) tools for effective tracking and improvement.
- Directed maintenance activities within the plant, ensuring operational reliability
- Implemented MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) tools for effective tracking and improvement
- Developed root cause analysis tools for evaluating maintenance failures and prevention strategies
- Managed the maintenance budget and tracking of spare part expenditures
- Applied SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) philosophy to minimize changeover times and resource usage
- Established a comprehensive training plan focusing on KKT metrics, enhancing team skills and operational knowledge
- Achieved annual improvements in P&L results, ranging from 5% to 15%
