Eduardo Arias

Coached 3 junior managers (Production, Procurement and Inbound & Outbound Logistics) and a multinational team (Italy, USA, China & Mex) of Transtecno’s office in Mexico. Oversaw a portfolio of customers with a growth of 52%

• Rearranged Mexico’s operation to supply Transtecno’s #1 customer (globally); generated savings of $40k USD during this process.

• Negotiated long-term deals with pivotal suppliers, resulting in 13% cost savings and fixed prices through hedging strategies, net savings over $1MM annually.

• Overhauled the production department, resulting in an increased overall throughput by 2.6x.

• Developed Continuous Improvement area & corresponding procedures.

• Participated in the establishment of procedures and structural improvements needed to start ISO 9001 certification process.

Led whole Operations Department including Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, HR, Production, Procurement, Quality, Industrial Sec. & Maintenance during the company’s biggest growth period since its founding 25 years ago, company’s sales grew over 300% in 5 years.

· Implemented a Lean Six Sigma training program minimizing scrap and waste: 11% to a sustained 0.6%, $500K in savings per month.

· Supervised ISO 9001:2015 implementation: achieved certification within 16 months & trained 20+ staff members (QMS).

· Coordinated project management & product launching of key products representing the 60% of total sales.

· Maintained service level & customer retention for 4+ years, Ericsson, Smurfit Kappa, Cajas de Carton Sultana, PC&D, GM and Lenovo.

· Created a network of mentoring & training with USA experts, 35+ employees trained by foreign consultants (AICC + TAPPI).

· Mapped processes and implemented an ERP for 400+ SKUs. Net result, reduction in errors by 20%.

· Audited BOMs & costing systems, led to annual savings of up to $400K MXN.

· Administered workforce growth from 25 to 110+ operators, reduced employee turnover 57% to 16%.

· Managed capacity planning growing from 1 to 3 shifts per day, optimized payroll and reduced overtime.

· Advised on strategic alliance with Hangzhou Tongbao Carton Machinery Co. Ltd. achieving sales of up to $6MM in Mexico & South America

Strategically led a team of 300+ frontline workers, 4 supervisors & 3 engineers seeking the improvement of people management within the company and their commitment to results. Guided my team’s activities and procedures on day-to-day tasks applying PepsiCo’s MOTOR+ Standards.

• Increased OEE in 7% (from 85% to 97%)

• Codeveloped & executed a personnel balancing system impacting 9 production lines (1,000+ employees) minimizing downtimes and increasing program completion. This system was afterwards implemented in several other facilities throughout Mexico.

• Participated, 3 times, on the company’s certification led by the American Institute of Bakery.

• Integrated a product developing team with Mkt. & Sales achieving the launching of Marias K-Nela® and Mamut Flipy® on time and on budget.

Managed a portfolio of 7+ key customers assuring on time deliveries and commercial requirements thereby maximizing service level. Executing continuous improvement strategies enforcing communication between sales and operations.

• Improved order completion 64% Vs. 97%.

• Recovered previous failed projects thus doubling sales (John Deere).

• Participated in direct negotiations with customers.