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LUIS RICARDO CABRERA GUTIERREZ

Summary

Seasoned Executive and talented leader with 24 years of experience along the main automotive business areas, applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Account Manager

Martinrea
03.2020 - 02.2024
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Monitored market activity and quoted pricing to maintain healthy profit margins.


Commercial Sales Manager

Metalsa
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, leading to long-term business growth and increased brand loyalty.

Operations Manager

Metalsa
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.

Stamping Manager

Metalsa
06.2013 - 01.2016
  • Ensured compliance with internal KPIs as Safety, Quality and Productivity
  • Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.

Quality Manager

Metalsa
02.2008 - 06.2013
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

Project Manager

Metalsa
04.2004 - 01.2008
  • Successfully managed projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Quality Engineer

Metalsa
01.2000 - 03.2004
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.

Education

Creating Great Performing Teams - Human Development

University of Michigan (ROSS)
Grand Arbor, MI
03.2019

Intensive Training in Press Hardening - Materials Engineering

Kassel Universitat
Kassel, Germany
06.2016

Top Management Skills Certification - Management

ITESM San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosí City, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
06.2015

True Lean Manufacturing Certification (TPS) - Toyota Partnership

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
04.2013

MBA - Finance Engineering

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
San Luis Potosí City, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
08.2011

Industrial Engineer - Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico De San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí City, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
06.1999

Skills

  • Key Account Management
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • KPI Tracking
  • Business Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Piece Price Evolution and CBD

Timeline

Sales Account Manager

Martinrea
03.2020 - 02.2024

Commercial Sales Manager

Metalsa
05.2017 - 02.2020

Operations Manager

Metalsa
01.2016 - 04.2017

Stamping Manager

Metalsa
06.2013 - 01.2016

Quality Manager

Metalsa
02.2008 - 06.2013

Project Manager

Metalsa
04.2004 - 01.2008

Quality Engineer

Metalsa
01.2000 - 03.2004

Creating Great Performing Teams - Human Development

University of Michigan (ROSS)

Intensive Training in Press Hardening - Materials Engineering

Kassel Universitat

Top Management Skills Certification - Management

ITESM San Luis Potosi

True Lean Manufacturing Certification (TPS) - Toyota Partnership

University of Kentucky

MBA - Finance Engineering

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico

Industrial Engineer - Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico De San Luis Potosí
LUIS RICARDO CABRERA GUTIERREZ