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RAUL BALDERAS SALCEDO

Mexico, México
RAUL BALDERAS SALCEDO

Summary

Visionary executive with over 22 years of global leadership experience in operations, engineering, and strategic management across the energy, automotive, medical, electrical, and appliance industries. Proven track record in driving operational excellence, P&L performance (up to $850M USD), and market expansion across Latin America, North America, and Asia. Expert in lean manufacturing, digital transformation, and cross-functional leadership. Recognized for building high-performance cultures, launching innovative technologies, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. Strong focus on operational excellence, lean manufacturing implementation, advanced automation, and digitalization. Proven track record in launching new technologies, optimizing global supply chains, and strengthening strategic customer relationships. A results-driven leader who fosters sustainable growth, EBITDA improvement, and a high-performance organizational culture.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven background in managing large teams and optimizing operational processes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that align with company goals. Leveraged strategic planning and conflict resolution to drive team success and operational excellence.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Schneider Electric

Senior General Manager
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead 1,400+ employees across three business lines (Home & Distribution, Secure Power, Power Products) with 65% business in NAM & 35% LATAM increasing market share 10% y0y due to lead time reduction.
  • Oversaw full P&L responsibility for $850M USD in annual revenue, achieving 100% (2x) YoY growth since 2022.
  • Spearheaded lean initiatives (VSM, CIP, Kaizen), boosting productivity by 30% and setting global benchmarks.
  • Launched new data center technologies in Mexico and developed a global supply chain with suppliers in Asia.
  • Hosted strategic customer visits, enhancing brand perception, and increasing regional sales.
  • Build a collaboration to work together with marketing, sales, engineering, and the plant with Canada & LATAM.
  • Fabrication Knowledge: Load Centers, CSEDs, Low Voltage/Medium Voltage Prefab Substations, Power Metering and Energy Monitoring Systems, Panelboards/Switchboards and Switchgear, Safety Switches, Disconnect Switches, and Universal Enclosures. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Data Center Security and IT Power Distribution, Prefabricated Data Center Modules, and Power Distribution Units (PDU) Circuit Breakers.

MARSILLI (Italian Manufacturing Firm)

General Manager
01.2019 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Directed operations in Mexico and the U.S., managing technical teams in India.
  • Achieved €60M in sales in NAM with 62-person total HC (8 sales & Marketing main power); reported financials directly to HQ in Italy.
  • Built the Mexican leadership team, implemented a skills matrix, and led full automation of production lines.
  • Ensured compliance with Mexican and international standards and represented the company in regulatory negotiations driving the marketing, sales & purchasing area we integrate the new customers and vendors.

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier KERN LIEBERS

Director of Operations
01.2014 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Managed 900 employees across three plants producing high-precision components for steering, chassis, electronics, and powertrain.
  • Delivered $280M in annual sales with a 10% EBIT increase year by year.
  • Introduced fine blanking and automated metal insert molding technologies in Mexico.
  • Achieved OEE metrics above 82% across all production areas and embedded continuous improvement culture.
  • Sheet metal transformation (stamping, multi slide, laser, welding, punching, injection plastic and compression)

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier RASSINI AUTOMOTIVE

General Operations Manager
01.2012 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Led two manufacturing facilities with 700+ employees and $150M in annual sales.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives and business improvement strategies, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Reduction cost and labor productivity 30% - By- Layout optimization and new equipment technology installation
  • Implemented SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) across 321 dies, achieving a 7-minute die change time.

INTERPLEX - MEDICAL & AUTOMOTIVE

Engineering & Operations Manager
01.2006 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Directed a strategic workforce of 750+ employees in the high-volume production of plastic components, precision metal stamping, complex insert molding, and sub-assembly operations, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with business objectives.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives and business improvement strategies, significantly enhancing operational.
  • Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) from 63% to 84% on average.

Education

UDG
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Bachelor's degree from Engineering
01.2005

University Overview

Top Management IPADE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Mexico, México, Mexico

Master of Business Administration from Business Management
04-2026

University Overview

  • Study Abroad: Executive Management - ICAMI, QUERETARO

Skills

  • P&L Management ($800M USD )
  • NAM / LATAM Customer Care - Sales and Market Strategy
  • Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
  • Global Supply Chain Optimization / Material Productivity / Logistic optimization
  • Talent Development & Succession Planning
  • Digitalization & Automation
  • Strategic Account Management
  • Start-up & Turnaround Leadership
  • DFMA, PFMEA, CORE Tools, PPAP
  • Regulatory Compliance (Mexico, LATAM, USA & International UEA, ASIA)
  • Operations management
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Staff training
  • Personnel management
  • Sales development
  • Sales management
  • New business launch
  • Cost reduction
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • P&L management
  • Revenue growth strategies

Certification

  • DFMA, PFMEA, CORE Tools
  • Tool maker and die designer /
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • DFMA / PFMA / CORE Tools
  • Gestión de Proyectos (PROLaunch, SAFE launch )

Languages

Spanish: Native
English: Fluent

Timeline

Senior General Manager
Schneider Electric
02.2022 - Current
General Manager
MARSILLI (Italian Manufacturing Firm)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Director of Operations
Tier 1 Automotive Supplier KERN LIEBERS
01.2014 - 01.2019
General Operations Manager
Tier 1 Automotive Supplier RASSINI AUTOMOTIVE
01.2012 - 01.2014
Engineering & Operations Manager
INTERPLEX - MEDICAL & AUTOMOTIVE
01.2006 - 01.2012
UDG
Bachelor's degree from Engineering
Top Management IPADE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Master of Business Administration from Business Management
RAUL BALDERAS SALCEDO