Hilda López Cuevas

Senior executive with more than 20 years leading Quality, Operations and Complex Management Systems in multinational corporations in the manufacturing and chemical sector. Specialist in organizational transformation, regulatory compliance, ISOs (9001, 14001, 45001), NMX and applicable standards, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Operational Excellence.

Continuous Improvement Projects

Strategic, Strategic and operational leadership, Stakeholder management and influence, Preventive approach, Creative and Innovation. Recognized for reducing +35% customer complaints, ensuring 100% compliance in LATAM corporate audits and raising operational KPIs with a direct impact on profitability, productivity and corporate reputation.

Senior Regional Manager. Quality Control & Assurance - SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - Vallejo and Texcoco

(2019-01 - 2025-12)

• Strategic management of the Quality Management System for 2 chemical plants, Co manufacturing's and 4 CEDIS.
• 100% annual compliance in internal, external and corporate audits. Improvement Projects
• +35% reduction in quality claims and sustained improvement of KPIs (4% per year).
• Implementation of the first certified microbiology laboratory in LATAM.
• Homologation of regional standards and strengthening of strategic suppliers (+50% capacity).

Senior Manager QC QA Continuous Improvement - PLASTIC COATINGS

(2013-01 - 2018-12)

• Integrated 4 Company with different industrial sector. Design and integration of the Integrated Management System ISO 9001, 14001, 45001.
• Optimization of production, logistics and administrative processes.
• Development of multidisciplinary teams and culture of continuous improvement.

Senior Quality Consultant ISOs. QMS. CIP - QUALITY CONSULTIANCE

(2011-01 - 2012-01)

• Implementation of ISO Systems in manufacturing and services. Process optimization
• Executive training in Lean, Six Sigma, CEP and Core Tools.

Senior Quality Consultant - FEDERAL ELECTRICITY COMMISSION. CFE

(2008-01 - 2009-01)

• Design of Integral Quality Systems and Balanced Scorecard. Improvement project to be replicate in sates
• Implementation of strategic indicators and organizational training (95%).

Quality Direction-Management - MACRO FUND FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF TLAXCALA FOMTLAX

(2005-07 - 2008-07)

• Institutional certification under ISO 9001. 93% increase in customer satisfaction. 400% operational optimization. Management of agreements and resources with federal agencies.

Quality Consultant QA ISOS QMS LATAM - AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SSU MEXICO

(2002-06 - 2003-06)

• Update of the Integrated Management System, alignment of corporate strategies for LATAM.

Production Supervisor - EVENFLO MEXICO

(1998-01 - 1999-01)

• Reduction of waste, KPI compliance, leadership and coordination of actions in accordance with processes.

Chemical Engineer - CELANESE MEXICANA QUERÉTARO

(1991-01 - 1991-12)

• Chemical analysis for manufacturing quality control, ensuring compliance with regulations and performance indicators.

Chemical Engineer - CLEMENTE JACQUES QUERÉTARO

(1990-01 - 1990-12)

• Analysis of in-process, finished, and raw materials for manufacturing control, ensuring compliance with regulations and performance indicators.

Process Analyst - LICONSA, OAXACA

(1989-01 - 1989-12)

• Updating and documenting process mapping in accordance with current regulations; assisting plant and production management within the residency program.

Professor - INSTITUTE OF ADULT EDUCATION, OAXACA

(1988-06 - 1988-12)

• Professor of chemistry at the high school level within the adult education system, fulfilling professional service requirements for an academic degree.

Master's Degree of science - Quality Engineering - UIA (2000 - 2002)

Master's Degree of science - Industrial Engineering (Lean Manufacturing) - ITQ (1990 - 1992)

Degree - Industrial Chemical Engineering - ITO (1984 - 1989)