Rolando Ramírez Mier
Chemical Engineer
Ciudad Lopez Mateos
Summary
Professional with more than 29 years of experience, clinker, and cement process specialist, expert in process optimization, row materials, and alternative fuels optimization. Executive focus in encouraging teams to achieve goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Process Manager
Cemex USA
06.2022 - Current
- Establish strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering communication channels that led to enhanced collaboration on various projects.
- Provide technical assistance for operations in complex problematic.
- Evaluate existing systems and workflows, identifying areas for optimization and implementing changes for improved results.
- Enhance team performance by providing clear communication, guidance, and support to ensure consistent progress towards project goals.
- Handled multiple priorities simultaneously while consistently meeting aggressive deadlines without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction rates.
- Refractory management for Cemex USA
- Training management for Cemex USA operations.
- Autonomous maintenance management for Cemex USA.
Independent consultant
Grupo Clisa
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Process, technical, and operations consultant for Cementos CRUZ AZUL.
- Develop new alternative fuels business for ADN Energía (Grupo Clisa). TDF projects.
- Independent freelance (sales representative of Unitherm, Redecam, KoWay and SPR machinery for alternative fuels).
Chief Operations Officer
ELEMENTIA
06.2013 - 11.2016
- Operations Director for 7 plants in México with more than 800 hundred employees, four fibrocement plants (Mexalit), one concrete pipe plant (Comecop), and 2 plastic plants for water thanks.
- Start-up of a new concrete pipe plant in Comecop (green field).
- Start-up of a new silica mill in Nuevo Laredo Mexalit plant (green field).
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Lean manufacturing implementation in all plants.
Operations director
CEMEX Nicaragua
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Operations director for one cement plant and one pet coke plant in Nicaragua.
- Oversaw supply chain management, effectively reducing lead times while maintaining high levels of product quality.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, empowering employees to identify areas for optimization and implement innovative solutions.
- Added critical equipment to eliminate production bottlenecks, increasing OE >90%.
- Started a new study for a new cement mill plant in Puerto Sandino.
Plant Manager
CEMEX México
5 2006 - 7 2011
- Operations director of the biggest white cement line in the world, one oil cement line in Valles plant, and two gray cement lines in Tamuín.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training. Achieved more than 4 years without accidents.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
Operating performance consultant leader
CEMEX Golobal
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Operative and technical support in other operations in the world, UK, Dominican Republic, Colombia, USA, and Mexico.
- America's integration process leader (best operations practices).
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans. Cemex Dominican Republic plant assessment, bottleneck in Kiln 2 production.
- Developed Cemex Solutions for sale operations support for other independent companies.
- Directed high-impact projects from conception to completion. Study for green field of a new cement plant in Colombia.
Production Manager
CEMEX México
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
Quality and Production Manager
CEMEX México
06.1999 - 05.2005
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow for 2 grey clinker and 1 withe clinker kilns.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
Laboratory Superintendent
CEMEX México
04.1997 - 06.1999
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Leader in ISO 9000 implementation.
CRO, Shift Supervisor and Trainee Program.
CEMEX México
09.1995 - 04.1997
- Control room operator kiln No 4, coal mil and cement mils.
- Shift supervisor in kiln outages.
- 1996 Started in Profesionista en Proyectos program.
Process Engineer
Quimica Del Rey Peñoles
05.1995 - 09.1995
Education
AD1 Program -
Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE)
Ciudad de MéxicoMaster in production -
CEMEX
MonterreyBachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
ITESM Campus Monterrey
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Leadership
Process optimization
Troubleshooting problems
Resources management
People development
Creativity
Critical thinking
Focus in customer
Timeline
Senior Process Manager
Cemex USA
06.2022 - Current
Independent consultant
Grupo Clisa
11.2016 - 05.2022
Chief Operations Officer
ELEMENTIA
06.2013 - 11.2016
Operations director
CEMEX Nicaragua
06.2012 - 06.2013
Operating performance consultant leader
CEMEX Golobal
07.2011 - 07.2012
Production Manager
CEMEX México
05.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
ITESM Campus Monterrey
05.2001 -
Quality and Production Manager
CEMEX México
06.1999 - 05.2005
Laboratory Superintendent
CEMEX México
04.1997 - 06.1999
CRO, Shift Supervisor and Trainee Program.
CEMEX México
09.1995 - 04.1997
Process Engineer
Quimica Del Rey Peñoles
05.1995 - 09.1995
Plant Manager
CEMEX México
5 2006 - 7 2011
AD1 Program -
Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE)
Master in production -
CEMEX
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