Oswaldo Cruz

Experience

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  Stahl

  Oct 1995 - Jun 1996

  Tool Shop Supervisor

  Screw & Bolt manufacturing

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  Jun 1996 - Dec 1997

  Quality Engineer

  Home appliance manufacturing (Washing machines)- Receiving Inspection Supervisor

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  Prolec Energy

  Sept 2002 - Apr 2013

  Business Unit Manager (Plant Manager)

  Manufacturing of transformers & ceramic insulators Our main clients; CFE, Virginia Power, Florida Power, Duke Energy, Hubell, ABB. Managed a team of 10 managers and 600 indirect employees. Previous roles included Operations Manager, Production Superintendent, and Quality Administrator, reporting to VP of Operations. Achievements - Grow the business unit's revenue by 100% from 12.5 MUSD to 25 MUSD by expanding production capacity, optimizing operational processes, and improving resource allocation. Show less

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  Polykon Envases S.A. de C.V.

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2015

  General Manager

  Food grade PET preform and bottle manufacturing Supplying clients such as AGA, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Jarritos, Modelo, Soriana, Lyncott. Directed 6 managers and 200 indirect employees, responsible for P&L, reporting to the General Director. Achievements - Improved operating margin by 50% by implementing a performance-driven operations management model with measurable KPIs, enhancing plant efficiency by 40%. - Increased the next-day delivery efficiency from 40% to 80% by optimizing infrastructure, strategically located distribution centers, and standardizing processes. - Raised on-time delivery from 75% to 98% with a robust planning model and daily order follow-up. Show less

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  Nutec

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2022

  Operations Director

  Industrial furnace/kiln manufacturingAttending to clients such as Frisa, Nemak, Hubell, Kohler, Daltile, GE Prolec. Led a team of 10 managers and 200 indirect employees, reporting to the General Director. Oversee operations, project management, customer service/post-sales, supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and quality. Implement Operations, Capacity, Quality, and Budget Control Management System. Achievements- Achieved a 70% reduction in workplace accidents within six months through daily meetings, safety tours, and KPIs. - Lowered operational costs by 4% through design improvements and process changes. - Boosted on-time deliveries by 40% by optimizing resource allocation, enhancing logistics efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulations. - Minimized stockouts by 90% with close supervision and skill development, resulting in an additional 1.5% cost reduction. - Enhanced warehouse reliability from 90% to 99% and cut damages by 30% through a Warehouse Management System (WMS), cycle counts, and 5S methodology. Show less

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  Covia

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2025

  Operations Director

  Non-metallic minerals extraction and processingServing clients such as Modelo, OI, Vitro, St Gobain, Kohler Oversee operations across nine plants, leading eight managers and 600 employees, optimizing efficiency and results while reporting to the VP of Operations (USA). Implement and optimize the operational management system, ensuring continuous KPI monitoring and improvement to drive productivity. Led multidisciplinary teams (operations, continuous improvement, quality, reliability, and BI), aligning strategies with corporate objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence (OPEX), applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Develop strategies to align operations with business goals, enhancing productivity, driving growth, and advancing digital transformation. Manage P&L, budgets, and operational costs, optimizing resources and ensuring profitability compliance. Achievements -Increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 25% through problem analysis, execution, and follow-up, enhancing performance and reliability. - Boosted productivity by 15% by implementing robust project tracking systems, streamlining processes, and improving execution. - Reduced customer complaints by 40% by implementing audits, corrective actions, and proactive communication to ensure satisfaction. - Deployed real-time reports via Power BI, improving data access by 40% and enabling more efficient decision-making. Show less