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Gabriel Morales Gallardo

Gabriel Morales Gallardo

Industrial Engineer, Msc. Manufacturing Engineering
León, Guanajuato

Summary

Accomplished Senior Project Manager with over 25 years in the automotive sector, notably at Continental Las Colinas, where I spearheaded high-value projects, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Expert in project planning and adept at fostering team collaboration, I excel in navigating complex challenges to deliver results. Fluent in English, my background encompasses significant achievements in client relationship management and cross-functional team leadership.

I offer: Hard work, dedication, work to build successful Teams, and attention to KPIs


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Continental Las Colinas
12.2014 - Current
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Evaluated Continental proposals in regards of Testing, Capacity issues, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
  • Report to AH and Frankfurt Management ebit level, expenses, project status and issues.
  • Manage the Global PS reports and budgets for my projects and Las Colinas D5s.
  • Experienced managing Conti Customers. Currently: VW, Mazda, Nissan, Stellantis. Previosuly Ford, Toyota, GM.
  • Currently responsible of other 2 Project leaders and satelite Teams of +20 members.

Engineering Change Coord + Capacities+ Master Data

Continental Las Colinas
04.2006 - 11.2014

Coordinate New Launches with Sales, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance and R&D.

Leading Engineering changes (implementation, impacts,risks, cost)

Coordinate tooling investment (GPA, Expenses, Reimbursement)

Responsible of the SAP Master data set up

Analysis and reporting of capacity for New projects, Uplifts and approvals to Customers and to the Plant.

Coordinating a Team of +8 Engineers


New Projects and Sales Manager

Autolog , Grupo Condumex
02.2002 - 04.2006
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.

Education

Master of Science - Manufacturing

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Iberoamericana
Leon, Gto
05.2001 -

Skills

Project Planning and Management

Additional Information

Married with only one son

Dedicated to my Family

Sports fan. Use to practice Soccer, Volleyball. Jogging and currently Gym 3 times per week.

Enjoy traveling and exploring ancient cultures.

Fan of red wine, reading, movies and Weekend barbecues

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Continental Las Colinas
12.2014 - Current

Engineering Change Coord + Capacities+ Master Data

Continental Las Colinas
04.2006 - 11.2014

New Projects and Sales Manager

Autolog , Grupo Condumex
02.2002 - 04.2006

Master of Science - Manufacturing

University of Birmingham
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Iberoamericana
05.2001 -
Gabriel Morales GallardoIndustrial Engineer, Msc. Manufacturing Engineering