Years of Quality managment experience
Alejandro Zapata Abdala
Síntesis profesional
Bilingual Operations Manager with 10+ years of leadership in automotive manufacturing, plant operations, quality systems, and global program launches. Proven track record of expanding production capacity by 40%, restoring plant profitability, and directing organizations up to 400 employees across Mexico and the United States. Experienced in multi-site operations, labor relations, strategic planning, and international project execution across North America, Europe, and Asia. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt focused on EBITA improvement, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Información general
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Years of Operational Managment experience
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Years of Program Managment experience
Experiencia laboral
Strategic Program Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling de México
2025.03 - Current
- Led international technology transfer programs between Sweden, Mexico, and the United States.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in Mexico, the U.S., India, and China to ensure successful launches of new products.
- Achieved 100% on-time completion of project critical milestones (Toll Gates).
- Managed high-impact strategic programs for global automotive customers.
Plant Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling de México
2024.03 - 2025.03
- Increased production volume by 40% through successful integration of two new customers.
- Improved key operational metrics: OEE, scrap reduction, 5S deployment, and labor productivity.
- Led cross-functional teams to support rapid plant growth.
- Implemented efficiency initiatives that reduced direct manufacturing costs.
- Strengthened operational execution by aligning objectives and performance metrics across all departments.
Plant Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling Inc.
2022.05 - 2024.02
- Turned around a negative-performing operation to positive EBITA performance.
- Negotiated strategic labor agreements that strengthened operational stability.
- Led seamless integration of new manufacturing programs with customers.
- Improved productivity, quality, and operational efficiency indicators.
- Managed manufacturing operations in a unionized environment.
Production Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling de México
2018.01 - 2022.05
- Consistently surpassed business objectives, averaging 104% of the sales plan for four consecutive years.
- Improved OEE, reduced scrap, and increased productivity.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping to reduce waste.
- Developed an operational management system based on Action Priority Tasks (APT).
- Ensured production target achievement across multiple customer launches.
Quality Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling de México
2016.12 - 2018.12
- Maintained customer PPM targets for two consecutive years.
- Led internal audits and quality certifications.
- Implemented corrective actions that reduced waste and quality-related costs.
- Strengthened the quality management system under IATF/ISO standards.
Estudios
Six Sigma Black Belt -
IATF 16949 Certifications - Quality Management / Audits
Project Management Certification (PMP) - equivalent
Personal Development
TATA Institute
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SaltilloCompetencias
- Plant Management
- Operations Management
- P&L Ownership
- EBITA Improvement
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Continuous Improvement
- OEE Optimization
- Labor Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Operational Excellence
- TPM
- WCM
- APQP
- IATF 16949 Compliance
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Logros
- ISO 9000 Certification starting from Zero documentation ( 0 major nonconformities and 0 minor nonconformities 2015)
- 0 Customer Line Returns for more than 1 year (Stamping and Clinching processes 2016)
- IATF 16949 Recertification with out Major Non Conformities (2017)
- 40% increase in production volume (2018-2019 Ramp up 8 Consecutive Months)
- Average 104% of sales target attainment (2 consecutive years, 2020 - 2022)
- Change operational system in Mexico based on a EU model (APT Structure 2022)
- Turnaround of profitability and EBITA improvement (in 7 months period, 2023)
- Successful negotiation of union agreements (US Unions in 2023)
- Managed organizations up to 400 employees (Direct and Indirect people, 2024)
- International experience across Mexico, United States, Europe, India, and China to cordinate program launching
- 100% on-time completion of project milestones (major international transfer project, 2025)
- Leadership of global technology transfer programs (End of 2025)
Información adicional
With over 10 years of leadership in global automotive manufacturing, my vision is to transform operational complexity into sustainable profitability (EBITA). I bring a proven track record of executing successful plant turnarounds, scaling production capacity by up to 40%, and aligning cross-cultural and unionized teams under a Lean Six Sigma culture of excellence. My goal is to bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and flawless shop-floor execution
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
Professional Skills
- Plant Management
- Operations Management
- P&L Ownership
- EBITA Improvement
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Continuous Improvement
- OEE Optimization
- Labor Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Operational Excellence
- TPM
- WCM
- APQP
- IATF 16949 Compliance
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
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Strategic Program Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling de México
2025.03 - Current
Plant Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling de México
2024.03 - 2025.03
Plant Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling Inc.
2022.05 - 2024.02
Production Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling de México
2018.01 - 2022.05
Quality Manager
TitanX Engine Cooling de México
2016.12 - 2018.12
Direccion Efectiva Y Smart Lidership
Six Sigma Black Belt -
IATF 16949 Certifications - Quality Management / Audits
Project Management Certification (PMP) - equivalent
Personal Development
TATA Institute