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Ricardo Nishisawa Romero

Operations Manager Mexico
Mexico City

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven managing director with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in the automotive industry. Proven track record of implementing successful strategies that drive profitability and efficiency. Experienced supply chain manager with a strong background in logistics and procurement. Skilled in optimizing supply chain networks, reducing costs, improving efficiency, optimizing logistics networks, managing budgets, and improving customer satisfaction. Proven track record of successfully managing and motivating teams to meet and exceed business goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Operations Manager Mexico

CTEK
03.2023 - 04.2025
  • Successfully led the end-to-end transfer of an assembly line from China to Mexico, ensuring seamless operational startup and timely ramp-up to mass production.
  • Established and managed all operational functions for the company’s new facility in Mexico, including logistics, supplier coordination, and quality assurance.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between Swedish headquarters, Chinese operations, and Mexican stakeholders, ensuring alignment across time zones and cultures.
  • Set up and optimized export logistics from Mexico to the USA, achieving consistent on-time delivery and cost-effective supply chain performance.
  • Spearheaded relationships with contract manufacturers, logistics providers, and global suppliers, overseeing material flow and operational KPIs.
  • Managed materials replenishment from China to Mexico, improving lead time predictability and inventory accuracy.
  • Monitored and ensured on-time manufacturing and outbound shipments from Mexico to meet U.S. market demand.
  • Developed and expanded the Mexican supplier base for current and future product lines, supporting cost reduction and risk diversification.
  • Oversaw and maintained regulatory certifications, including UL, NOM, and IFT, ensuring compliance with export and industry standards.
  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with NPI engineering, enhancing assembly line efficiency and product quality.
  • Enforced quality standards and performance metrics for products assembled in Mexico, maintaining global brand expectations.
  • Established HR operations in Mexico, including onboarding policies and selection of a headhunting partner for local talent acquisition.
  • Reported regularly to executive stakeholders in Sweden and China, providing updates on performance, risks, and project timelines.

Managing Director

Teckno Electric Solutions
05.2020 - Current
  • Established cross-departmental protocols for better collaboration between departments which led to decreased lead times and in return improved customer satisfaction.
  • Decreased supply costs by properly managing inventory, obtaining quotes, and purchasing appropriately priced products.
  • Managed customer service team, ensuring response times were reduced to a maximum of 24 hours.
  • Managed logistics operations of the organization, resulting in increase in efficiency & on-time delivery rate.
  • Directed workflow, acting as intermediary between all departments by arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, composing correspondence, and managing calendars.

Supply Chain & Service Manager

Midtronics Mexico
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Developed & executed logistical strategies that improved customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed the distribution of 100+ new units and repairs to over 100 customers monthly, ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing new warehouse management systems that reduced product costs by 15%.
  • Coordinated the efforts of 8 staff members to ensure on-time delivery and quality assurance for over 100 shipments monthly.
  • Established an efficient inventory control system, increasing accuracy by 80%, which enabled tracking of stock levels with precision.

Logistics Manager

Midtronics Mexico
05.2013 - 01.2017
  • Worked to advance a positive supply chain and powerful logistics networks.
  • Managed any and all logistics from supplier to customer.
  • Developed and executed strategy for logistics and inventory management.
  • Handled the logistics of picking up and delivering items.
  • Effectively negotiated to reduce direct costs of logistics.

Education

MBA -

Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
05.2017 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University
Michigan, USA
05.2008 - 05.2013

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Teamwork
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Financial Management
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Resilience

Timeline

Operations Manager Mexico

CTEK
03.2023 - 04.2025

Managing Director

Teckno Electric Solutions
05.2020 - Current

Supply Chain & Service Manager

Midtronics Mexico
11.2018 - 04.2020

MBA -

Monash University
05.2017 - 11.2018

Logistics Manager

Midtronics Mexico
05.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University
05.2008 - 05.2013

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