Lucía Garcia-Linares (She, Her)

Head of Parts Supply Chain Group Operational Excellence and Regional Depot Operations at Toyota Motor Europe

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Striving to create an “interdependent society in which we all feel safe, empowered and become our best self » My drivers: Purpose, Belong, Challenge, Fun. My expectations: Honesty, Engagement, Curiosity, Innovation. My Leadership style: Integrity, Direction, Empowerment, Communication. Experienced Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Organizational Learning, Toyota Way, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Daily Shop Floor Management and Consensus Building. Strong operations professional with a 3rd degree focused in Business Management.

Experience

  • Toyota Motor Europe (13 yrs 4 mos)
    • Head of Parts Supply Chain Group Operational Excellence and Regional Depot Operations
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Head Of Operations Control
      Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

    • Head Of Operations Control
      Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Senior Manager - Project Management- Toyota at Toyota
    Jul 2010 - Feb 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible of a team of 3 Managers, 10 specialists and 2 technical Assistants to: * Ensure all Toyota vehicles produced in Europe are launched on time by setting the objectives for each different phase from the concept stage to to the final Ramp up, checking their feasibility and solving any concerns that are not in line with the original targets being set up. * Create and agree with all key departments of the organisation the vehicle Master Schedule that fits both sales and manufacturing requirements. * Identify and resolve any business or technical concern that may compromise the start of production. * Implement all design changes to support new vehicle launches and/or existing product improvement, in close cooperation with other Toyota departments and with our suppliers to ensure the parts are modified on time with the right quality and cost. * Actively drive problem solving in line with the Toyota Way.

  • Manager at Toyota Motor Europe
    2005 - 2010 · 5 yrs

  • Plant project lead at Wagon Automotive
    Aug 2002 - May 2005 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Brief job description • Customer (Ford) and supplier single point of contact • Interface between design-project, purchasing, production, quality and logistics Main tasks • Follow-up of sub-components and production facilities development • Follow-up of manufacturing and/or delivery of prototypes and pre-serial parts • LRR (Launch Readiness Review), PPAP (Production Approval Process) and PSW (Part Submission Warrant) leader • Production facilities set-up coordination • Production Leader during launch phase • Leader of Engineering changes, Global 8D reports and recovery plans

  • Quality Systems Responsible of Rioglass Group at Rioglass
    Apr 2001 - Jul 2002 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Responsible of implementing ISO 9001: 2000 Quality System • Production efficiency improvements Responsible • Management of Rioglass Group Customer Claims (Spain+ Belgium)