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Roberto G

My purpose is to secure the future of large-scale assets, transforming Manufacturing Operations

About Me

Executive Production Leader & Chemical Engineer, Master in Operations, Quality, Maintenance. My unique value proposition lies in bridging world-class Site Reliability (TPM) combined with the strategic implementation of new technologies, including IT/OT, ERP/MES, Digitalization, AI/ML, and PLC programming. I transform operational compliance (ISO, FDA, HACCP, HAZOP, PSM, IATF) into a strategic enabler for profitability and direct impact in COGS.

Jurisdiction

Mexico | United States | Canada | Germany | Switzerland | Spain | Panama | Costa Rica

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Project Manager IT/OT SAP/MES ConsultantTempleton Partners
2024 - 2025

• Managed projects to implement four D&T systems: Full scope SAP, MES, PCS Yard Management, and Quality Management for Manufacturing. • Strong communication through the stakeholders and steering committee direct report. • Oversaw developers, managing budget and scope while accomplishing business requirements.

Plant Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, HSE, Automation SuperintendentMolex Guadalajara 2
2021 - 2024

• Accelerate the Time to Market and achieving a full Green Revenue status just 9 months after startup, achieving ROI projections. • Overseeing the $100 million USD Greenfield Guadalajara 2 project, during construction, commissioning, and startup from Phase 0 to operational handover. • Lead a subcontractor team of 1,500 collaborators through the successful construction of a 60,000 m2 facility, including the installation and startup of 180 Molding Cells and 80 Assembly Cells. • Implemented an integrated Operations Management System above 900 collaborators (SAP/MOS & Fusion) and Connected Plant framework, achieving certifications for ISO14001, ISO45000, and IATF16949. • Spearheaded the integration of the Molex Operational System, KPIs base into SAP, establishing a robust platform for long-term operational efficiency, as the best in class by Molex.

Engineering and Environment, Health and Safety Manager Nestlé
2019 - 2020

• Managed a team of 60 collaborators and up to 400 contractors, overseeing Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS for two manufacturing plants with a budget of $60 million MXP. • Strong leadership during the strategic planning for the business unit with the highest global profitability, collaborating with the Swiss Technology Center. • Successfully reversed a negative budget trend of over 30% by redefining maintenance plans and covering 100% of the year-end goal. • Strengthened safety systems and tools, successfully reversing the accident rate and reducing special handling waste by 7% through circular economy methodologies.

Corporate Manager IT/OT, Automation, Electricity and Industry 4.0 Nestlé Headquarters
2017 - 2019

• Directed the national strategy for IT/OT Integration, Industry 4.0, IoT, SAP/MES and Digital Models across 13 manufacturing plants, managing a $200 million MXP annual CAPEX budget and contributing to a 3% OPEX savings. • Applied I4.0 and AI to create Predictive Maintenance strategies, notably implementing a Digital Twin that reduced production line downtime by 50%. • Awarded for leading the Cybersecurity Project, making Mexico the first market in the Americas and 2nd globally to implement secure networks across 13 plants. • Designed and implemented an intelligent foreign body control tool on 124 production lines, generating instant mobile alerts and reducing unplanned shutdowns by 14%.

Startup Operations and Engineering Leader Nestlé
2013 - 2017

• Lead the planning and vertical startup of a new infant formula plant with a production capacity of 50,000 tons per year, overseeing a team of 250 full-time employees and 1,500 contractors. • Managed projects with over 10,000 activities, successfully leading the commissioning and validation protocols (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) and achieving a vertical startup with a 280 headcount. • Developed the operational philosophy and validated the Process Control System, ensuring a seamless start. • Implemented a first-of-its-kind MES information transfer system to SAP, and SAP full scope, as well as comprehensive systems for safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Engineering and Maintenance Manager Nestlé
2007 - 2013

• Successfully implemented Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs, resulting in a 10% increase in plant performance (OEE) and establishing a zero-accident record. • Defined and implemented KPIs and operational metrics for the Maintenance Department, driving performance against availability targets and cost control. • Achieved a 30% reduction in water and energy consumption. • Lead a team of 40 collaborators and 400 contractors, managing a combined $110 million MXP annual budget for maintenance and CAPEX. • Proposed a nanofiltration project that built a global competitive advantage for the business. • Keep the plant as leader in the ranking of the world's best infant formula factories by ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and production.

Education

Masters of Quality and Operations ManagementUNIR
2022 - 2024
Degree of Chemical EngineerIPN-ESIQIE
1989 - 1994

Skills

Core skills9
Languages2

Skills

COGS
P&L
OEE
TPM
SIXSIGMA
OPEX
CAPEX
PdM
COMPLIANCE

Languages

English
Spanish

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