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ALONSO Rodríguez

ALONSO Rodríguez

Summary

Results-driven engineer and MBA with over 27 years of experience in leadership roles. Successfully oversaw the startup of a major manufacturing plant in Jalisco, Mexico. Skilled in implementing technical and manufacturing procedures, developing business strategies for launching up to 80 new products, and maintaining high-quality standards. Certified auditor in ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and HACCP global standards. Strong focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices. Proven ability to cultivate relationships both internally and externally to drive business objectives and seize new opportunities. Extensive network of industry contacts. Active participant in key trade shows across Monaco, Germany, Mexico, and the USA.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

FAGO/PAVISA CDMX, MÉXICO
01.2020 - 11.2024
  • Led and implemented a strategic plan to transform from family business to institutional organization.
  • Successfully managed and led organization to become an industry leader on customize and decoration high-end glass space.
  • Labor management: 1330 indirect labor with 11 direct reports at management level. Leadin with example, to motivate and develop high performance teams to achieve organizational KPI’s and good organizational climate.
  • Implemented full automation of production lines to optimize the quality and costs of production.
  • Developed commercial strategies to increase sales and company revenue.
  • Procurement of high technology equipment to make processes leaner and more efficient.
  • Opex and Capex management.
  • Implemented inter-company synergy as one company in the market.
  • Led Monthly report reviews to Board of Directors and senior leadership.
  • I was responsible for leading the execution and implementation of one of my areas for the manufacturing of glass involved in the tipping and flaring processes for the production of catheters for cardiovascular and peripheral procedures and applications. Our customers were two of the largest OEMs in the industry.
  • Achievements
  • Achieved company best production results in its history. Above 90%
  • Best EH&S (Safety) in company history. 3 years with no accidents.
  • Drove and managed Company sales increase in more than 380%.
  • Increased company valuation in more than 5X its value.
  • Labor efficiency management, decreased to 30% by new processes and technologies implementation.
  • 88% increase in productivity.
  • 10% reduction in inventory, saving over $2.5 million annually.
  • $212 million in sales.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

SAVERGLASS- JALISCO, MÉXICO
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Led the startup of the new production plant with a multinational and interdisciplinary team.
  • Responsible for 400 people with 16 direct reports at professional level.
  • In charge of quality, productivity and maintenance programs of the company.
  • Guided and supported the recruitment team to find the best technical talent of the market.
  • Responsible for designing and implementing the policies and procedures to run the startup of the production plant.
  • Achievements
  • Startup of the plant on time, achieving the expected quality and productivity levels.
  • Participated in the R&D and production of more than 80 new products.
  • Implemented the development plan to transfer the technical knowledge of headquarters to the local staff, reducing the estimated migration time to 40%.
  • In charge of training and staff development plans in less time than established (four months less), thus reducing technical assistance by 90%.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

VICESA-CATASA (Grupo VITRO)
12.2009 - 01.2018
  • Led the strategic plan to transform a traditional company into a high performance organization.
  • Responsible for 11 production lines.
  • Managed the human resource, 400 people, from multidisciplinary areas such as design, maintenance, production and quality.
  • In charge of strategically develop multifunctional equipment, to fulfill the needs of the customers in a timely manner, with a culture of cost reduction and high quality standards.
  • Presented monthly and annual results to the General Manager and the Board of Directors.
  • Managed an annual budget greater than $4 M.
  • I was responsible for implementing and executing several projects, which included developing different mold designs and packaging containers, as well as injection molded parts for clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. For this we had to implement set up and build production lines within controlled environments; such as CER-Clean Rooms, its HEPA filters, their monitoring, and cleaning routines and procedures. All of this regulated under ISO standards such as ISO 13485, as well as the traceability requirements for these industries. It was a very interesting experience where we learned the regulations, qualifications, and validations (IQ, OQ, and PQ) of our molds and the production process.
  • Achievements
  • Achieved the highest productivity indicators in the company's history, above 90%.
  • Obtained the best quality results of the company, 3 years without complaints or claims from customers.
  • Participated in the design and selection of cutting-edge technology, production lines with investments exceeding €12M.
  • Developed and strengthen the Occupational Safety system, maintaining the operation of the plant without disabling accidents for a period of 2.6 years.

CHIEF OF PRODUCTION

VICESA
05.1999 - 11.2009
  • Responsible for the planning and development of the staff growth system as well as the strategic succession of key positions.
  • In charge of 200 people in rotating shifts 24/7, with 7 production lines.
  • Led the continuous development in the analytical capacities, the empowerment of the technical personnel and work teams for the analysis and decision making.
  • Achievements
  • I was in charge of the team that generated growth in productivity indicators> at 88% efficiency.
  • Led the inventory reduction process by 10%, generating annual savings of $1.2M.

Education

MBA-Finance - undefined

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
01.2008

Electromechanical Engineering - undefined

Universidad Internacional de las Américas
01.1997

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Business management
  • Cost control
  • Quality assurance
  • Process improvements
  • Operations management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Customer service management
  • KPI tracking
  • Business leadership
  • Data analysis
  • Performance improvements
  • Performance evaluation and monitoring
  • Employee motivation
  • Performance analysis
  • P&L management
  • Goal setting
  • Budget control
  • Performance evaluations
  • Financial oversight
  • Cost reduction
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Revenue growth
  • Inventory tracking and management
  • Sales tracking
  • Financial administration
  • Marketing strategies
  • Customer retention

Organizational structuring

LENGUAGES

Spanish
English

References

Upon Request

Training

  • Lean Manufacturing, ITCR. 2017
  • Six Sigma, CICR. 2017
  • Internal Auditors Course, HACCP, INTECO. 2015
  • Internal Auditors Course, ISO 14000, INTECO. 2013
  • Difficult People Management, ITCR Seminar. 2012
  • Practical Application Techniques SMED, Cámara de Industria. 2009
  • Analysis and Problem Solving, Kepner Tregoe 2007
  • Effective Supervision, Grupo Dando. 2001
  • Analysis and Problem Solving, Grupo Dando. 2000
  • Teamwork, Communication and Assertiveness, Grupo Dando. 2000
  • Role of the Leader, Grupo Dando. 1999
  • Seminar: Internal Quality Audits. Inteco 1998
  • Seminar: 5S. The Beginning of the route towards productivity and participatory administration. Cámara de Industria 1998 Seminar: Quality Planning. UCR 1997

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Timeline

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

FAGO/PAVISA CDMX, MÉXICO
01.2020 - 11.2024

PRODUCTION MANAGER

SAVERGLASS- JALISCO, MÉXICO
02.2018 - 10.2019

PRODUCTION MANAGER

VICESA-CATASA (Grupo VITRO)
12.2009 - 01.2018

CHIEF OF PRODUCTION

VICESA
05.1999 - 11.2009

MBA-Finance - undefined

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica

Electromechanical Engineering - undefined

Universidad Internacional de las Américas

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