Jose Luis Tobias Galimberti

Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive | Operational Excellence | Transformation & Growth

Querétaro, Mexico

About

Manufacturing and Supply Chain leader with more than 20 years of experience leading complex supply chain networks across Europe and Latin America. I have led large-scale manufacturing operations, plant transformations and major capacity expansions including a €50M plant expansion in Europe and the start-up of a $60M greenfield manufacturing facility. My experience includes managing operations of up to 400 employees, integrating manufacturing and supply chain operations, and delivering sustainable improvements in safety, productivity and service. I am passionate about building high-performing teams and developing strong operational cultures focused on continuous improvement and long-term business impact. Experience across global organizations including Kerry, Mars and Kellogg.

Experience

  • Director de planta at Kerry
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Leading one of the the largest manufacturing site in LATAM and 5 distribution centers across Mexico • Improved plant OEE by 15% in 12 months • Increased service level from 90% to 95% • Delivered 10% operational cost reduction • Leading site transformation focused on leadership development and capability building

  • Plant Director at Kerry Group
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Lead the largest manufacturing site in LATAM and 5 distribution centers with 400 associates. Key Achievements: Optimized OEE by 15% within a 12-month period. Elevated service levels from 90% to 95%. Delivered a 10% reduction in total operational costs. Plant certification in FSSC 2200.

  • Mars (8 yrs 4 mos)
    • Plant Director at Mars Spain
      Nov 2020 - Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      • Led €50M CAPEX expansion increasing plant capacity from 10,000 to 25,000 tons • Achieved 70% OEE ramp-up of new production line in 12 months • Delivered 3 consecutive years without Lost Time Accidents

    • Project Management Office
      Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 · 10 mos

      • Led $20M cross-regional manufacturing transfer project • Relocated 21,000 tons of annual production capacity from US to Mexico • Coordinated cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain

    • Gerente de planta
      Oct 2016 - Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      • Led two manufacturing plants with 200+ employees • Started $60M greenfield plant in 4 months • Reached 35,000 tons annual production volume • Reduced manufacturing cost by 15%

  • Kellogg Company (13 yrs 8 mos)
    • Production Manager Queretaro Plant
      Jan 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Led manufacturing operations with 200+ employees and $7M budget

    • Production And Maintenance Manager
      2011 - 2016 · 5 yrs

      Maintenance strategy for the biggest factory in LATAM, managing 7 production lines & 20 packing lines, more than 200 associates. Key Achievements: Directed manufacturing operations for a team of 200+ employees with a $7M operational budget. Designed and implemented a maintenance strategy for a 26,000 m² facility, overseeing 7 production lines and 20 packaging lines.

    • Maintenance Manager Queretaro Plant
      Oct 2011 - 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      • Maintenance strategy for 26,000 m² plant with 7 production lines and 20 packaging lines