Luis Rafael Marin Ortiz
Monterrey
Summary
Chemical Engineer with 16+ years of progressive leadership in foundry and refinery operations across international facilities. Proven track record managing large operational teams (up to 66 staff), optimizing metallurgical processes and delivering year-over-year production gains. Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional team leadership. Experienced in plant startups, global technology integration, and process standardization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundry Area Manager
Clarios
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Led foundry operations with 4 rotary furnaces (12 m3 each) and a charge preparation area.
- Managed a team of 55 hourly and 4 salaried employees; accountable for KPIs including production, EHS, quality, HPTs, and CMS.
- Spearheaded stabilization efforts during the upgrade of all furnaces, increasing volume capacity by 5%.
- Streamlined smelting recipes and processes to improve consistency and throughput.
Refinery Area Manager
Clarios
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw refinery operations with 10 kettles (300 metric tons capacity).
- Managed 66 hourly and 4 salaried staff.
- Delivered a 7% overall production increase over 2 years, averaging 3-4% YoY.
Foundry Area Manager
Johnson Controls
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Led foundry team and KPIs including EHS, quality, and JCMS.
- Achieved 12% total production improvement over 4 years.
Rotary Furnaces Expert SME
Johnson Controls
08.2013 - 03.2017
- Provided technical support for rotary furnaces and CAPEX projects.
- Spent 3 years in the U.S. supporting the launch of a new recycling facility.
Process Engineer
Johnson Controls
02.2008 - 08.2013
- Supported process improvement projects and supplier technology integration.
- Key contributor in start up of 12 m3 furnaces and charge preparation area.
Quality Engineer
Johnson Controls
03.2006 - 02.2008
- Conducted internal and external audits.
- Led final product tear-downs and supported ISO certification.
Supervisor
Johnson Controls
07.2005 - 03.2006
- Oversaw 25 personnel and 30 poly injection machines during shifts.
- Accountable for meeting production targets and EHS compliance.
Education
Course - Perfeccionamiento De Competencias Gerenciales
ICAMI
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León
San Nicolás De Los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico12-2003
Skills
- Performance monitoring
- Management
- Operations oversight
- Staff development
- Quality assurance controls
- Decision-making
- Smelting
- Problem resolution
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Foundry Area Manager
Clarios
10.2022 - 12.2024
Refinery Area Manager
Clarios
02.2021 - 10.2022
Foundry Area Manager
Johnson Controls
03.2017 - 02.2021
Rotary Furnaces Expert SME
Johnson Controls
08.2013 - 03.2017
Process Engineer
Johnson Controls
02.2008 - 08.2013
Quality Engineer
Johnson Controls
03.2006 - 02.2008
Supervisor
Johnson Controls
07.2005 - 03.2006
Course - Perfeccionamiento De Competencias Gerenciales
ICAMI
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León
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