General Manager Continuous Improvement

PEDRO TORRES-RIVERO VALENOTTI

General Manager - Operations

346-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

Objective:

Dynamic and results-driven professional with +20 years of experience in Operations in various indystries, focused in improving throughout Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Program Implementation, seeking a challenging role as General Manager in Operations, where I can apply my skills to drive value through organizational change, improve people and operations performance, increase efficiency and ROI. Core Competencies & Skills:

• Process and System Improvement through hands-on skills & PMO.

• Major Operational and Organizational Issues solved through OE Program Implementations.

• Strategic Thinking and Planning. Leadership.

• Process Improvement.

• Project Management & Transformation.

• Change Management & Communication.

• Problem Solving & Customer-centric with a bias for action.

• PSM and Risk Management.

• Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese & Italian Professional Experience:

TRACYSCA-HT, OpEx and ACM Solutions

Katy, TX

Managing Director

06/2019 – Present

• Led the company strategy and company’s operations. Provide direct support in consulting related to OE & DT in Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

• Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs at client sites.

• Implemented a performance management system to track and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement.

• Supported cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in operational performance.

• Oversaw the development and implementation of lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations and reduce waste.

• Implemented training programs to ensure staff compliance with operational standards and best practices.

• Analyzed operational data to identify areas for improvement and implemented solutions to drive operational excellence. Achievements: Steered 2 Digital Manufacturing Assessment in Latin America identifying +$1.25M in opportunities; one TPM Assessment in CA with $0.6M in savings.

Key clients: ServiPhar (Chile), Ternova (ES), Carvajal (CO), Badia (US). Ernst and Young – EY

Miami, FL

Associate Director at EY Catalyst

12/2016 – 04/2019

• Acted as OpEx SME for LATAM and South West of USA.

• Supported internal and external stakeholders in technical subjects and provided successful on-site support for OpEx offering about IWS, SC and Manufacturing Accelerators.

• Developed and executed Digital Manufacturing Assessment for identify improvement opportunities and verify readiness for implementing digital OpEx.

• Implemented training programs to ensure staff compliance with operational standards and best practices. Mentored +50 implementers from Advisory service line.

• Analyzed operational data to identify areas for improvement and implemented solutions to drive operational excellence. Collaborated with senior leadership to develop operational strategies aligned with business goals. Relevant Achievements:

• Steered Digital Manufacturing Assessment: 3 in Latin America, and 1 in India identifying +$14.5M in opportunities;

• An IOP Assessment and fix the issues on SAP for a CGP Company in Mexico with $1.2M in savings. Key clients: such as Carozzi (Chile), Kellogg’s (US), Arca Continental (MX & US), Coca-Cola SWB (US). PEDRO TORRES-RIVERO VALENOTTI

General Manager - Operations

Competitive Capabilities International (CCi)

Irvine, CA

Regional Director for LATAM

04/2008 – 12/2016

• Acted as Supply Chain & Manufacturing CI / OE SME, and oversaw regional operations.

• Provided successful global, regional, and on-site CI / OE support to the clients for defining strategy, planning, completing health checks, assessments, and CI / OE program Implementations in LATAM, Europe, Africa, China, and the USA.

• Managed day-to-day operations, including production scheduling, inventory management, and quality control.

• Analyzed operational data to identify areas for improvement and implemented solutions to drive Operational Excellence.

• Collaborated with senior leadership to develop operational strategies aligned with business goals. Other positions occupied:

Regional Operations Manager, Sr. Business Developer, Sr. Project Manager, Sr. Consultant. Relevant Achievements:

• Led OpEx implementation for Latam Kellogg’s Plants, a.e. at Queretaro Plant (MX) increased 11% production capacity in process area, and 3M standard boxes in packaging area, and $1.7M in savings.

• OpEx implementation at Coca-Cola Andina in Argentina, a.e. at Cordoba Plant increased 5% production in bottling area and $0.67M in savings.

Example of Key clients:

North America… Heinz (US), Kellogg’s (US).

Latin-America… SABMiller (CO, AR, PE, PA, ES, HO), Kellogg’s (MX, BR, CO, VE, EC), Diageo (MX, BR), Coca-Cola Bottlers System (MX, AR, CH, CO, BR, PE, PR, ES MS, PA, EC, CR), CCU, Colombina (CO, GU), Alpina (CO), Akzo Nobel (BR), Dupont

(MX, CO, VE, BR), Penoles (MX);

Europe… Diageo (UK), Akzo Nobel (SP), Beam Suntory – former Beam Global – (SP), Heinz (UK, TN, IT), Plasmon (IT); Africa… SABMiller, ABI, Anglo Platinum (SA);

Asia… Kellogg’s (IN), Coca-Cola Bottlers (CN), between others. Military Experience

Venezuelan Navy

Grade: Lieutenant

Branch: Weapons and Electronics

Education (completed and / or graduated)

• Postgraduate Program Artificial intelligence for Leaders University of Texas at Austin USA

• MSc Maintenance Management Minor: Supply Chain IUPFAN Military University Venezuela

• BSc Naval Sciences Minor: Electromechanical Engineering Venezuela Naval Academy Venezuela

• Project Management Course CEG w/Boston & Duke Universities USA

• Logistics Management International Georgia Logistics Center USA Software

Microsoft: Office, Power BI, Project, Visio, Azure; SAP - PM, MM, WM; SAGEM EAM, Maximo, Infor, Tableau. Leadership, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking, and Hands-on behavior & attitude. Certifications

• Certified World Class Manufacturing Facilitator – CCi

• Project Management – CEG / BU & DU

• Design Thinking: Understanding the Process

• Strategic Opportunity Management (Coach Certified) – Miller Heiman & EY Selected Courses

• Negotiation Neuro-Coaching by AVG

• Design Thinking: Data Intelligence by LinkedIn

References:

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