Experience Summary
Plant Manager / General Manager
Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of manufacturing systems and implementation of process improvements. Driven by Performance Metrics and related continuous improvement methodologies. Strong Leadership with success directing highly skilled staff members in supporting and achieving Corporate Objectives & Strategies. Intuitive professional with acute business acumen.
Experience Overview
Over 25 years managing Medical Device Operations in Mexico and 7 years in cable and harness assembly; culture change and transformation; leading and coaching to get the best out of people
Baxter Healthcare / Gambro Renal, Tijuana BC Aug 2022 - Current
Developing better work processes to eliminate waste all around the factory while increasing the profitability of the business. Producing the highest devices for hemodialysis and accessories with integrated operation from tubing extrusion and injection molding to Final assembly and packaging. With a HC of 800 total staff dedicated to support global business needs for the therapy.
Nordson Medical México, Guaymas Sonora Apr 2018 - Aug 2022
Developing and leadin execution of performance excellence initiatives for two Guaymas factories with two divisions that manufacture Cannulas and Introducers for the Cardiovascular market and devices for Biomaterial Delivery Systems. Headcount of 850, Direct Staff of 8 inc. 4x Production VS, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Human Resources. Reporting to Director of Operations based in Huntington Beach, CA.
Rogers Foam de México, Tijuana BC May 2017 - Apr 2018
Hired to run and improve performance of a new location for Rogers Medical Foam in Tijuana in addition to start-up a second Plant. Responsibilities including 8 direct reports: production, planning, customer service and process engineering. HC of 520 and revenue of $23M for the Medical and Automotive sectors. Reporting to Plant Manager.
Volex de México SA de CV, Tijuana BC Apr 2010 - Oct 2016
Oversaw manufacturing operations as a direct report to COO; Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of power cords and interconnect systems for Healthcare, Automotive and Industrial sectors. Managed diverse team of 10 staff members fulfilling project management, QA, supply chain, operations, import/export, HR, customer service, RFQ and financial administration. HC of 1,100 and revenue contribution of $50M annually.
Medimexico S de RL de CV, Tijuana BC Jan 1995 - Oct 2009
Led top-performing manufacturing operations for $32M-provider of disposable class II medical devices for dialysis centers and in-home use. Accountable for plant P&L, as direct report to VP of Operations. Led team of five director and manager-level reports, accountable for product optimization/CI, Quality Assurance, supply chain. Managed change management, molding, extrusion, plant lay-out and process design; developed KPI and metrics tracking and control. Staff of 8 direct reports and 2,000+ total HC
Key Skills
Operations Management
Leading & Coaching Cost Effective Assembly Operations
Value Added Management
Maximizing Performance & Growth thru Innovation, Creativity & Commitment
Award Winning Performance
Talent Development & Business Excellence
Expertice
Plastic Processes
Injection & Dip Molding - Medical Grade Tubing Extrusion - US & RF Welding
Flexible Assembly Cels & Lines
CI Methodologies
Team Building & Work Culture
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