Gabriel Ignacio Paris Pérez

Engineering & CAPEX Leader | International Manufacturing Projects | €60M+ Investments | Industrial Transformation | Food & Beverage

Gavà, Catalonia, Spain

About

Engineering and Project Management professional with 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale industrial investments, manufacturing transformation programs, and strategic CAPEX initiatives within multinational Food & Beverage organizations. Throughout my career, I have managed more than €60M in industrial investments across 9 manufacturing plants located in 6 countries, leading projects from investment analysis and business case development through commissioning and operational ramp-up. Currently leading strategic industrialization initiatives within Europastry, managing a CAPEX portfolio exceeding €55M and delivering business-critical projects that support international expansion, manufacturing excellence, and operational growth. My experience combines engineering expertise, project leadership, stakeholder management, and operational excellence, enabling me to successfully coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, contractors, and international stakeholders in complex industrial environments. Key achievements include: • €60M+ CAPEX managed throughout career • Projects delivered across 9 manufacturing plants in 6 countries • Largest project value: €27M • Leadership of 4 strategic corporate projects • 10+ manufacturing optimization and efficiency projects delivered • 50+ professionals coordinated simultaneously on-site • 30+ suppliers managed throughout project lifecycles Areas of expertise: Industrial CAPEX | Manufacturing Transformation | Industrialization | Plant Expansion | Process Engineering | Operational Excellence | Project Management | Stakeholder Management | Strategic Investments | Manufacturing Operations Always interested in connecting with professionals involved in engineering leadership, industrial investments, manufacturing excellence, and business transformation.

Experience

  • Senior Engineering Project Manager at Europastry
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Leading strategic industrialization and international investment projects across multiple manufacturing facilities within Europastry. Responsible for managing large-scale CAPEX investments, supporting international manufacturing expansion, and delivering strategic projects aligned with corporate growth objectives. Key responsibilities include: • Full lifecycle project management from feasibility studies to commissioning • Strategic investment analysis and business case development • International stakeholder management • Supplier selection and contract negotiation • Multidisciplinary team leadership • Manufacturing expansion and industrialization initiatives Key achievements: • Managing a CAPEX portfolio exceeding €55M • Leading 4 strategic corporate projects • Delivering projects across 4 manufacturing plants in 4 countries • Conducting investment assessments across 6+ countries • Managing projects valued up to €27M • Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors in international environments

  • Damm (Full-time · 7 yrs 10 mos)
    • Engineering Project Manager
      Jan 2018 - Oct 2023 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      Managed industrial engineering, manufacturing optimization, and CAPEX projects across multiple production facilities within one of Southern Europe's leading beverage manufacturers. Key achievements: • Managed approximately €5M in CAPEX investments • Delivered 10+ manufacturing optimization and efficiency projects • Executed projects across 5 manufacturing facilities in 2 countries • Participated in plant expansions and new factory developments • Led production line modernization initiatives • Successfully adapted manufacturing lines within highly constrained industrial environments • Coordinated engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, quality, and external contractors throughout project execution

    • Junior Production Egineer
      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Developed a strong operational foundation within one of Spain's leading brewing companies, supporting brewing operations, process control, quality assurance, and production planning activities. Key contributions: -Supported manufacturing operations to ensure achievement of production, quality, and safety objectives. -Performed process monitoring and analytical controls throughout the brewing process, ensuring compliance with quality specifications. -Gained hands-on experience in automated process control systems and Control Room operations. -Supported production logistics and material management activities through SAP R/3. -Collaborated with cross-functional teams in production, quality, maintenance, and logistics to optimize operational performance. -Contributed to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

  • Production Supervisor at Cargill. Agribrands Purina de Venezuela, s.r.l
    Mar 2015 - Jul 2015 · 5 mos

    Managed end-to-end production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, leading teams, optimizing operational performance, and ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and industrial safety standards. Key achievements: -Led a team of 20 production employees, driving operational efficiency and workforce performance. Managed production execution, inventory control, and warehouse coordination to ensure fulfillment of production plans and customer demand. -Monitored and improved key manufacturing KPIs related to productivity, efficiency, resource utilization, and process performance. -Implemented and enforced HACCP, GMP, food safety, and occupational safety standards. Coordinated training and workforce development initiatives to strengthen operational capabilities and team performance. -Promoted continuous improvement programs focused on manufacturing excellence, waste reduction, process reliability, and operational stability. -Collaborated with planning, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to maximize production performance and service levels.

  • Production Supervisor at General de Alimentos Nisa, C.A (Genica)
    Nov 2012 - Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Managed manufacturing operations within a food production environment, leading production teams, driving operational performance, and ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and efficiency standards. Key achievements: -Led production teams of 10–15 employees, ensuring safe and efficient execution of manufacturing activities. -Managed production planning and execution to consistently meet operational and business objectives. -Implemented continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, process stability, and KPI performance. -Ensured compliance with GMP, food safety standards, quality requirements, and environmental regulations. -Identified and implemented process optimization opportunities to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency. -Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effectiveness and support sustainable business growth.

  • Engineer Intern at Lácteos del Valles
    Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 · 7 mos