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Gerardo Medrano Barrena
Director – Supplier Operations | Electrical & Engine Systems | Automotive Industry
San Juan del Río
Summary
Senior Automotive Operations Executive with 30+ years of experience in supplier quality, propulsion systems, and manufacturing excellence. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, launching new plants, transferring global production lines, and driving supplier performance for electronic, mechatronic, electrical and engine system components. Skilled at aligning stakeholders, ensuring on-time and at-rate launches, and implementing Lean methodologies to achieve world-class efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
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Certification
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Work History
Business Coach – Supplier Operations
Trigo Global Quality Solutions (BCS Automotive Interface Solutions)
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Led and coached a multidisciplinary team (maintenance, process, quality, programming engineers) to improve OEE, process stability, and quality indices in SMT and back-end manufacturing lines.
- Developed action plans and 4M strategies (Man, Machine, Method, Material) to standardize processes, improve supplier performance, and strengthen product quality.
- Delivered measurable improvements in supplier quality KPIs aligned with client and OEM standards.
- Contract
Production Line Manager
PLM Electronics / BorgWarner
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Directed operations, production, maintenance, and SMT management for a new electronics plant.
- Coordinated line transfers from Reynosa and Kokomo (IN, USA), ensuring flawless integration of ECU and electronic propulsion components into the new facility.
- Partnered directly with the Plant Manager to align supplier operations and quality performance with global manufacturing standards.
Vice Head of Operations
HL Klemove
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Established a new manufacturing facility, building and leading a team of managers, engineers, and specialists for start-up operations.
- Directed production, engineering, maintenance, SMT, and IE departments, ensuring compliance with global quality and safety standards.
- Reported to Plant Manager & CEO, delivering monthly/annual business reviews and ensuring supplier readiness for new product launches.
Quality Manager – Power Steering Systems
Hitachi Astemo
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Led quality strategy for electrical power steering systems, managing client audits and supplier compliance.
- Defined and implemented statistical process controls and quality inspection standards for suppliers and internal processes.
- Promoted continuous improvement culture and ensured compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and OEM quality standards.
Production, Process & Maintenance Manager
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Directed operations, production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and PC&L functions in a Tier-1 automotive electronics plant. SMT and Back End specialist
- Coordinated international line transfers (Japan, China, Hungary, USA) for ECUs, infotainment systems, and electronic modules, ensuring on-time, at-rate, and compliant launches.
- Achieved major efficiency improvements: Increased OEE from 70% to 85% over two years, Reduced scrap from 0.29% to 0.20% (saving >$1M), Reduced PPMs to single-digit levels.
- Collaborated with executive leadership and OEM clients (Honda, Nissan, Ford) to guarantee supplier quality and customer satisfaction.
Head of Production, Processes & Maintenance
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Oversaw plant operations in production, processes, maintenance, and SMT technology.
- Drove lean initiatives and continuous improvement programs across supplier and internal processes.
Production & Maintenance Engineer
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Managed early-stage production, quality, and maintenance processes for automotive electronics.
General Manager
Coffee Decaffeination Plant
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Managed full operations of a decaffeination plant, including production quality, equipment maintenance, and supplier deliveries.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer – Hydroelectric Plant
Federal Electricity Commission (CFE)
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Supervised mechanical and electrical maintenance teams.
- Designed and implemented process improvements for hydroelectric power systems.
Education
Bachelor’s - Mechanical Electrical Engineering
Universidad Veracruzana
Xalapa, MexicoSkills
Supplier Operations Leadership & Strategy
Electrical & Engine Systems (ECUs, eMotors, Battery Modules, Mechatronics)
Supplier Quality Management (APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Core Tools)
Cross-functional Collaboration (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality)
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Shainin Red X
Certification
IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA), Shainin Red X – Problem-Solving Methods, Leadership in Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement
Interests
Timeline
Business Coach – Supplier Operations
Trigo Global Quality Solutions (BCS Automotive Interface Solutions)
12.2024 - 01.2025
Production Line Manager
PLM Electronics / BorgWarner
09.2023 - 11.2023
Vice Head of Operations
HL Klemove
02.2023 - 08.2023
Quality Manager – Power Steering Systems
Hitachi Astemo
08.2022 - 02.2023
Production, Process & Maintenance Manager
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
01.2000 - 01.2020
Head of Production, Processes & Maintenance
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
01.1993 - 01.2000
Production & Maintenance Engineer
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
01.1991 - 01.1993
General Manager
Coffee Decaffeination Plant
01.1990 - 01.1991
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer – Hydroelectric Plant
Federal Electricity Commission (CFE)
01.1989 - 01.1990
Bachelor’s - Mechanical Electrical Engineering
Universidad Veracruzana
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Awards/Activities: Most Innovative Employer of the Year (2021), Overall Best Employee Division Two (2024), Onboarding Project Lead (2023)
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successfully coordinated global manufacturing line transfers (Japan, China, Hungary, USA, Mexico) for ECUs, infotainment, and propulsion components.
- Improved OEE by 15 points and reduced scrap by 30% through Lean methodologies.
- Drove supplier quality improvements, achieving single-digit PPMs for major OEM customers.
- Directed the start-up of HL Klemove Saltillo Plant, from line installation to PPAP approval.
- Led supplier operations and transfer projects at BorgWarner, ensuring flawless launches of new propulsion system components.
Travel, Culture, Music, Sports, Science
Travel around my contry and the rest of the world countries, learning cultures and history, continue practicing musical instruments, continue practicing sports, continue learning about industries behaviour and tecnollogy advances