Manufacturing
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Eduardo Arias

Strategic Operations & Business Leader

About Me

30+ years of success driving EBITDA growth and operational excellence within global FMCG and manufacturing environments. Expert in Full P&L Management, working capital optimization, and building robust Value Creation Pipelines that align complex operations with corporate financial objectives. Backed by advanced executive education from Columbia Business School and IPADE, I have a proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-site operations (300+ employees) and binational logistics hubs. I am a Certified Corporate Governance Counselor with deep expertise in navigating ambiguity and delivering sustainable results for Tier-1 global accounts, including Nestlé, Kellogg’s, and Driscoll’s. A high-impact leader recognized for integrating financial rigor with manufacturing agility to scale production, expand market share, and maximize stakeholder value in highly competitive international markets

Jurisdiction

Mexico

Notable Employer

  • Operations Director at Art Export
  • Operations Director at International Baskets
  • General Manager at Smurfit Kappa Group

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Corporate Manufacturing DirectorMexfiber
2022 - Present

Directing operations across 5 manufacturing sites (Guadalajara, Toluca, Monterrey, Tijuana, and Merida) with a multidisciplinary team of 300+ employees. Full accountability for Cost of Sales (COGS), ROI analysis, and CAPEX/OPEX management to drive profitability.

Operations DirectorNotableArt Export
2016 - 2020

Directed the end-to-end operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and product development for high-end furniture lines. Orchestrated customer development and sales service strategies to maintain long-term partnerships with top-tier US retailers

Operations DirectorNotableInternational Baskets
2014 - 2016

Full accountability for sales, manufacturing, and supply chain across a binational network, overseeing a workforce of 250+ employees. Optimized the international logistics hub, ensuring seamless distribution through centers in the US (CA/FL) to meet the JIT (Just-in-Time) demands of major agro-producers. Managed the international logistics network to guarantee on-time delivery for high-perishability sectors (Berries), supporting customers like Driscoll’s and Naturipe

General Manager NotableSmurfit Kappa Group
2008 - 2014

P&L Responsibility: Led the full operation of the plant, including Sales, Manufacturing, HR, and Finance, serving Tier-1 clients like Nestlé, Casa Cuervo, and Fresenius. Multinational Alignment: Ensured local operations met global corporate standards for value delivery across regional and shared international accounts.

Education

Masters of MBAIPADE
2012 - 2014
Degree of • Industrial EngineeringTechnological Institute of Querétaro
1990 - 1994
Diploma of MBAIPADE
2024 - 2025

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Spanish