México, Mexico
Strategic Executive with +25 years in Manufacturing Beverage, Household and Personal Care industry, with wide experience in Packaging Technologies, Project Manager, Cost Reduction Projects, End to End Procurement Strategy Supplier Analysis and Experience in Quality Assurance with Robust Root Cause Analysis skills, with in depth knowledge of Packaging Innovation, Optimization and Productivity to fulfill Customer and Plant Needs at the lowest cost; with full alignment from Global to Local Strategies. Continuous Improvement Process Approach by using Lean tools; holistic approach to Develop and Improve Supplier´s Performance and Relationship. Exposure to a Multicultural Environment and People Manager able to lead direct reports in virtual locations.
Lead Projects related to new packaging introduction and current package optimization in Consumer Product Supply (CPS) of Latin America and contribute with Global Packaging Strategy. Successful Launch & Re-Launch Product lines focused on Innovation and customer needs. Lead Value Creation Initiatives based on the targets set in LA and following PMO methodology. Business Contingency Strategies to ensure materials continuity, Lead Supplier Development Process by increasing their Quality Level through LA reducing Supplier Service Defect Rate (SSDR) in a sustainable way. • Implemented Packaging Value Creation Initiatives in the last 3 years, reporting more than 2 MM USD with direct benefit to P&L Report in 5 countries in LA, Pipe Line identified for 2017 = 650 K USD • Successfully New Packaging Launches including some new suppliers (> 40 in the last 2 years) in the 5 Plants - Pet Bottles, Films, HDPE Drums, Shipping Boxes, Closures, Labels - taking into account Market Needs – New Product introduction time frame, Innovation, Business Contingency Plans, Food Compliance / Social Responsibility / Quality Audits Compliance or Value Creation initiative with the main target to have Products in the market with the most efficient Cost, Image and Quality.
Develop and drive the implementation of key programs and plans to achieve BP goals and to improve continuously Plant’s performance in the SHEQ areas, this includes Regulator compliance, administration of BOM Structure, Design Process, Package, Ingredients, and Finished Goods testing and release, Quality Systems implementation; assure QA Compliance, Company Policies, procedures, practices and norms. Responsible for assuring effective Implementation of Integrated Management System under international standards (ISO18000, ISO14000, ISO 9001). 12 Direct Reports and USD 2 MM budget. • Reduced LTA Lost Time Accident Rate by 50% in 1 Year period once implemented Pilot BBS Program (Behavioral Base Safety Program) • Maintain Clean and Safety Industry Certification under government requirements (PROFEPA & STPS) • Implemented Environment Initiatives through investment and project leadership (Solar Lighting, Water recycling).
Develop and drive the implementation of key programs and plans to achieve BP goals and to improve continuously Plant’s performance in the SHEQ areas, this includes Regulator compliance, administration of BOM Structure, Design Process, Package, Ingredients, and Finished Goods testing and release, Quality Systems implementation; assure QA Compliance, Company Policies, procedures, practices and norms. Responsible for assuring effective Implementation of Integrated Management System under international standards (ISO18000, ISO14000, ISO 9001). 12 Direct Reports and USD 2 MM budget. • ISO-9001:2008 Certification, including electronic Document Management and CAPA • Achieved Global Quality Standards of Excellence (Rate: Gold) by Reducing First Pass Prime and Critical Defects • Consolidated our Quality Management System during 5 years which resulted in Zero Product Recalls
Manager Responsible of Packaging Development, Cost Reduction Program and Suppliers Development of Central America and Mexico. Scope of 8 Different Product Categories with focus on scouting, assessing, launching new packaging and low cost projects in technologies such as: Plastic (Injection Molding, Blow Molding, thermoforming), Aerosols, Shipping Boxes, Folding Cartons, Roll Fed and Pressure Sensitive Labels to create a competitive advantage and gross margins. Contribute on Sustainability platform, securing long term packaging innovation pipeline in close collaboration with Marketing and Production under a mission to create added value and resource maximization through supply chain. Leading 6 staff members. • Successfully new product Launches with a innovative and low cost Packaging including new supplier´s technologies (average 20 projects/year), Local - Regional Projects; Standardization of primary and secondary packaging based on corporate guidelines. • Led Cost Reduction Projects Implementation reporting more than 1 MM USD in 5 Years Period with direct benefit to P&L in different Packaging Materials with Initiatives than benefit Environment (Light Weighting) and Productivity.
• Successfully launched New Packaging (Average 8 projects/year), with Close Collaboration with Marketing to have right definition of needs, translating requirements into technical specifications. Standardization of primary and secondary packaging based on corporate guidelines, ensuring total success in the market. • Implementation of a system called DASCO (Data, Artworks, and Specification Control) to ensure Document Control through a computerized system with the benefit of integrating right information flow between internal departments and Suppliers.
• Successfully New Packaging Launches for Big Stores like SAM Club and COSTCO (Average 8 projects/year), with Close Collaboration with Marketing to have right definition of needs, translating requirements into technical specifications. Standardization of primary and secondary packaging based on corporate guidelines. • Developed and Implemented New Packaging Specification Templates to ensure right information with suppliers.