United States
As a Senior Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing, I specialize in leading complex electro-mechanical and lithium-ion production environments. My background includes driving operational excellence across Tesla, Saft (TotalEnergies), and Fitesa, where I’ve led plant startups, automation scaling, and process optimization across multi-site facilities. I’m passionate about transforming operations through lean manufacturing, factory standardization, capacity modeling, and automation integration — consistently achieving measurable results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). With a hands-on leadership style, I focus on developing teams, fostering collaboration, and building a culture of trust, accountability, and innovation. I thrive on connecting technology, people, and strategy to enable sustainable growth and long-term operational success.
General manager for Saft’s IMI division located in Florida. Responsible for the division’s P&L ownership, operational performance, and alignment with Saft’s global roadmap for safety, quality, and sustainability. Key Leadership & Operational Responsibilities Oversee all IMI division operations, including Mixing, Coating, Cell Assembly, Formation, and Module Assembly for advanced chemistries such as LTO, LMFP, NMC, and next-generation battery technologies. Lead and develop cross-functional teams across Safety, Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to drive operational excellence. Ensure strong financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control to meet division profitability goals. Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and increase equipment uptime across manufacturing lines. Drive strategy for capacity expansion, production scaling, equipment qualification, and new product industrialization. Partner closely with R&D and global engineering to introduce new processes, improve battery performance, and meet customer technical requirements. Ensure world-class safety culture by maintaining rigorous EHS standards, compliance, and risk-reduction programs. Strengthen quality systems and ensure all products meet or exceed customer and regulatory specifications. Build high-performing teams through coaching, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives. Lead daily and monthly performance reviews using KPIs such as OEE, yield, scrap, cost per unit, and production attainment. Represent operations in executive leadership meetings, supporting strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
As Sr. Director of Operations for Saft’s IMI division, I lead end-to-end operational strategy and execution across multiple advanced battery manufacturing processes. Responsible for the division’s P&L ownership, operational performance, and alignment with Saft’s global roadmap for safety, quality, and sustainability.
Director of Operations of IMI (mobility) Division for Saft Jax,a Total Energies Company. Battery Cell Operations.
As Area Manager for Anode Mixing within Tesla’s Electrode Division, I led end-to-end operations for one of the most critical upstream processes supporting Model Y and Cybertruck battery production. I managed high-volume manufacturing workflows, people leadership, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional alignment to ensure consistent, high-quality electrode slurry production. Key Responsibilities & Achievements • Directed daily operations for Anode Mixing, ensuring precise slurry preparation for downstream coating and cell manufacturing. • Oversaw a large, diverse workforce, focusing on people development, scheduling, workload balance, performance management, and skills training. • Drove improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost by implementing Lean practices, 5S, standard work, and process optimization initiatives. • Led root cause investigations (RCA), CAPA actions, and data-driven problem solving to minimize variability and eliminate production bottlenecks. • Partnered with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production Control to ensure seamless production flow and rapid resolution of technical and operational issues. • Championed continuous improvement projects, empowering operators and team leads to identify, propose, and execute improvements aligned with Tesla’s aggressive manufacturing targets. • Supported scale-up of new equipment, process validation, and introduction of new manufacturing standards for next-generation electrode processes. • Ensured adherence to strict environmental, safety, and quality compliance in a fast-paced Gigafactory environment. • Fostered a strong culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation within the Anode Mixing team. Leadership & Community Impact • Served as Vice President of API (Asian Pacific Islander) Employee Resource Group – Giga Texas, leading DEI initiatives, cultural events, mentorship programs, and employee engagement activities across the 10,000+ employee site.
Production Manager - Battery-Electrode Slitting(Anode-Cathode) Started the Anode and Cathode Slitting operations for Giga Factory Texas
Led industrialization and process optimization for new tire designs coming from the R&D engineering team, ensuring smooth transition from prototype to mass production. • Analyzed manufacturing workflows, identified bottlenecks, and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and product reliability. • Collaborated closely with R&D, quality, production, and maintenance teams to validate new processes and ensure compliance with Michelin’s global standards. • Conducted process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), documented SOPs, and ensured that all new processes met performance, safety, and quality targets. • Supported pilot trials, equipment testing, and parameter optimization to bring new product designs to scalable production. • Monitored KPIs and applied Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce scrap, improve cycle time, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). • Provided on-floor support during production ramp-up, troubleshooting issues and driving corrective actions to stabilize processes. • Ensured cross-functional communication and provided training to production teams on newly implemented processes.
Production Manager(Pantex) in charge of the Production department and warehouse of Pantex Americas LLC( part of FITESA Svl) Carrying out day-to-day Activities for the production plant, process, New product Development and warehouse . Responsible for achieving targeted production volumes by managing line operations consistent with the Company’s safety, quality, cost, high performance, training and development standards. SNAPSHOT: Promoted from Pantex Mena to Pantex Americas to lead the start-up of the US facility. Started with hiring team members, focusing on training, safety, quality, process, and plant performance. Led 3 cross functional teams, earning reputation as dedicated leader that removes obstacles to foster the success of others. Responsible for Process, planning, direct and coordinate the work activities of the production workforce and resources necessary for the manufacture of Pantex products in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS: 🔹LED the start-up of Pantex America’s: Hiring, training, validations, safety, sustaining etc 🔹Led the qualification of products and audits, which qualified new business for the group in USA. 🔹 Created a positive team environment and improved the trainings and meetings. Which reduced the associate turnover rates, improved the associate empowerment, and improved OEE. 🔹 Led new product developments for the plant. Which helped to gain further markets.
Production Supervisor/Electrical Engineer(Pantex Mena Fz LLC) in charge of Production, Process, Quality and Maintenance. Oversaw some essential functions of warehouse department. Experienced on the perforation/ lamination lines. Provided full time engineering support, production management, warehouse support and quality coordination of the firm. And got promoted as production manager to Pantex Americas SNAPSHOT: Hired as Electrical Engineer, then promoted to Production Supervisor who oversees the whole Production, Process ,Warehouse and Maintenance department. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS: 🔹Doubled the production capacity, which helped the plant to achieve significant EBITDA. With more sales and customers. 🔹 Improved the training methods. 🔹 Introduced trim suction recyclers, which helped to lower the scrap rates. 🔹 Led new product developments for the plant. Which helped to gain further markets.