Hector Welsh

• Manage and oversee operations of five steel rebar plants with an annual capacity of 170,000 tons and a workforce of approximately 500 employees.
• Implemented operational efficiency improvements that enhanced profitability and productivity by 20%, including a 5% reduction in production costs.
• Improved safety conditions across all facilities, leading to a 20% reduction in workplace incidents through enhanced training and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to design and implement strategic initiatives aimed at fostering business long-term growth.

• Managed two aluminum casting plants with a combined workforce of 160 white-collar and 2,000 blue-collar employees, overseeing a P&L of $80 million and an annual production capacity of 6 million units, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Achieved a 15% increase in EBITDA through streamlined material flow and processes that resulted in a 23% productivity improvement and an 18% reduction in internal scrap.
• Led the successful launch of new products and balanced process capacity across multiple sites by coordinating with R&D teams, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing manufacturing efficiency to meet fluctuating demand.
• Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to track plant performance against budgeted P&L metrics, driving accountability and transparency.

• Directed operations of an aluminum foundry with an annual output capacity of 400,000 tons with a team of 100 white-collar and 1,000 blue-collar employees, overseeing a P&L of $50 million, focusing on profitability and sustainability while maintaining an exemplary safety record.
• Achieved ISO 50000 certification, introducing energy-efficient technologies that reduced production costs by 10% and environmental impact by lowering waste and CO2 emissions.
• Cultivated partnerships with key suppliers and regulatory agencies to improve material quality and waste disposal, resulting in a 5% reduction in overall material expenses, which helped improve total margin by 18%.

• Led production, safety, quality control, and maintenance initiatives for a team of 60 white-collar and 1,000 blue-collar employees, optimizing operations and performance.
• Achieved a 26% improvement in productivity and a 20% reduction in internal scrap by enhancing quality control processes and implementing performance metrics and continuous training programs.
• Achieved a 60% reduction in total safety incidents by implementing rigorous safety protocols in compliance with OSHA safety standards and conducting regular training sessions to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards, reducing incident-related costs by 20%.
• Lowered maintenance costs by 15% through effective scheduling, preventive maintenance strategies, and resource optimization, incorporating Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

• Developed logistics and production strategies to enhance customer service, reducing production costs by 12% and plant idle time by 20%, while managing budgets and resource allocation to ensure operational effectiveness for a block plant with an annual capacity of 2 million units.
• Created a material handling department to streamline operations and improve inventory management, incorporating industrial engineering principles and value stream mapping (VSM) to optimize workflows.
• Implemented inventory optimization techniques that reduced excess stock by 15% and improved on-time deliveries by 20%, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

• Managed and implemented a comprehensive quality system in compliance with IATF 16949 standards to ensure product compliance with all specifications and customer requirements, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction
• Addressed and resolved quality complaints by providing direct service to customers, maintaining effective communication regarding project progress and promptly addressing any concerns raised, fostering transparency and trust while implementing systemic countermeasures to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Conducted detailed reporting and analysis on defects, cost of quality, and process capability, developing strategies and improvement plans to meet and exceed expected KPIs.
• Established and enforced rigorous quality control measures, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality construction projects while adhering to industry standards.

• Elaborate and define the production program and master planning schedules to maximize plant productivity and capacity utilization while assuring customer demand compliance.
• Determine and follow up the optimal mix of materials for melting furnaces to maximize profitability while assuring to comply with alloy chemical composition and specifications.
• Supervision and operative control of raw material warehouse.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

• Execute purchasing and planning operation of raw materials for all plants in Mexico.
• Determine inventory levels and classification.
• Perform planning of requirements based on MRP.
• Championed initiatives for material consolidation and homologation.
• Perform supplier development and evaluation.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• Manage and execute purchases for services and outsourcing for all of the plants.
• Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Developed system to evaluate service delivery by supplier.
• Manage and execute bids and tenders for service suppliers.
• Work with users to develop and negotiate service protocols with suppliers.
• Contract negotiation and management with suppliers

• Elaborate production program for raw materials.
• Balance and sequencing of production lines to maximize capacity.
• Raw material optimization to reduce waste.
• Report and follow up compliance of production programs.

• Raw material supply for all production lines.
• Develop demand projection and consumption forecast for raw materials.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and reorder points.
• Increased production efficiency by closely monitoring material availability and proactively addressing potential shortages.
• Define and follow up material logistic and traffic.

• Calculation of requirements for service and utilities design in buildings.
• Design of service capacities and equipment for ventilation, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration.
• CAD drawing of plans and schematics for utilities over architectonic plans.
• Assisted in management of multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively and adhering to deadlines.