Global Operations & Government-Linked Programs Leader

Ruben Sanchez

*******************@*****.*** • Miami, FL 33175 LinkedIn • 305-***-****

Dynamic Executive Global Operations Infrastructure & Government Linked Programs

Builder and enterprise execution leader with 20+ years of success leading complex, multi-country operations across the Americas. Proven ability to translate strategic vision into disciplined execution across infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, and large-scale project environments, aligning cross-functional teams, partners, and stakeholders to deliver results in regulated and high-growth settings.

Hands-on operator with full P&L leadership ($300M+), known for implementing KPI-driven operating systems, enforcing accountability, and driving performance across geographically dispersed teams. Brings executive presence and political awareness to effectively engage senior stakeholders, including government and regulatory entities, ensuring projects, contracts, and strategic initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and to commitment in high-visibility environments.

oDirected large-scale operational, infrastructure-adjacent, and transformation initiatives with strict accountability to timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring predictable execution in complex environments

oManaged complex, high-stakes manufacturing environments requiring coordination across internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment and execution across multiple stakeholders, including government and compliance-driven entities

oImplemented KPI-driven governance, execution cadence, and accountability systems across business units, increasing visibility, accelerating decision-making, and strengthening performance discipline

oEnforced accountability across teams and partners by tracking milestones, performance metrics, and deliverables, ensuring commitments were met, and execution gaps were addressed quickly

oLed multi-country operations across the U.S., Canada, and South America, aligning diverse teams, partners, and regulatory environments under a unified execution model that improved operational consistency and delivery performance

Career Experience

VP of Operations, North & South America 12/2023 – Present

Nepean Group USA, Canada, South America

Global manufacturer of industrial mining, infrastructure, and engineered systems, including material handling (conveyors, silos, lifting and grinding systems), power backup solutions, and automation platforms supporting large-scale operational environments. Delivers end-to-end capabilities spanning engineering, manufacturing, construction support, field installation, and maintenance across multi-country programs and operating within diverse regulatory frameworks, ensuring disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, and accountability to timelines, budgets, and deliverables across complex, multi-country operational programs.

Responsibility: Facilities: 6 Revenue: $300M Employees: 500 Direct Reports: 17

Role Scope: Lead the Americas division with full ownership of a $300M+ P&L and 600+ employees, serving as the execution leader across multi-country operations. Oversee end-to-end delivery across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field services, aligning strategy with disciplined execution.

Drive KPI-based governance and operating cadence to ensure accountability to timelines, budgets, deliverables, and contractual commitments. Partner with sales, finance, and compliance to execute large-scale programs and capital initiatives aligned to commercial and financial performance.

Operate within diverse regulatory environments, coordinating across internal teams and external partners to maintain execution momentum. Build and mentor leadership teams to strengthen accountability and scalable growth.

Results:

Unified six facilities under a single operating model, standardizing workflows, procurement, and logistics, driving 22% throughput growth and improving on-time delivery by 19% across multi-country operations

Oversaw execution of multi-site, infrastructure-adjacent programs across the Americas, ensuring alignment to timelines, budgets, and deliverables, improving project predictability and execution consistency across regions

Implemented KPI-driven governance and milestone tracking across operations, increasing visibility, strengthening accountability, and accelerating decision-making across geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders

Consolidated vendor network and renegotiated strategic contracts, reducing COGS by 18% and expanding margins by 7%, while improving supplier accountability and releasing working capital to support growth initiatives

Directed ERP modernization and operational transformation initiatives, embedding tiered management, real-time KPI dashboards, and execution cadence that strengthened performance discipline across all business units

National Operations Director 2/2012 – 12/2023

Taco Metals / Taco Marine / Artaco / Lumateq Miami, FL

Leading manufacturer of custom-engineered metal infrastructure components, marine hardware, aluminum and stainless-steel extrusions, safety railings, seating, shade products, advanced LED lighting, control systems, photovoltaic solutions, and building automation systems serving commercial, industrial, utility, marine, aerospace, food processing, defense, and global boating markets.

Responsibility: Facilities: 2 Revenue: $120M Employees: 120 Direct Reports: 12

Role Scope: Directed enterprise operations with full P&L accountability, serving as the execution leader across engineering, production, supply chain, and field service. Oversaw end-to-end delivery of cross-functional initiatives, aligning product development, procurement, and operational execution to meet timelines, budgets, and performance targets.

Drove Lean transformation, margin expansion, and implementation of KPI-based operating systems, strengthening accountability, execution cadence, and scalability across the organization.

Results:

Embedded Lean Six Sigma across operations and supply chain, reducing costs by 17% (~$3.5M annually) while improving scalability and execution consistency across business units

Designed and institutionalized a structured new product introduction (NPI) framework, improving execution discipline and generating $10M in new annualized revenue

Directed SIOP and advanced capacity planning, achieving 97% on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery and increasing predictability of operational and customer commitments

Led execution of cross-functional operational initiatives across engineering, production, and supply chain, ensuring alignment to delivery schedules, budgets, and performance targets

Implemented KPI-driven accountability systems for frontline leadership, unlocking $6M in throughput improvements and strengthening execution discipline across the organization

OEM & Direct Sales Operation Manager 12/2008 – 2/2012

Beghelli USA Miramar, FL

Manufacturer of engineered life-safety, power, and building systems supporting commercial, industrial, and infrastructure environments, including emergency and explosion-proof solutions, photovoltaic and inverter systems, controls, and automation platforms across regulated and compliance-driven markets.

Responsibilities: Manufacturing Facilities: 3 Revenue: $100M Employees: 90 Direct Reports 7

Role Scope: Directed end-to-end operations across three facilities with full P&L accountability, serving as the execution leader across product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales operations. Supported OEM, distribution, and government/regulatory-driven channels, ensuring alignment to compliance requirements and performance commitments in regulated environments. Led capacity expansion and operational improvement initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams to timelines, budgets, and strategic objectives while improving delivery performance and cost efficiency. Implemented scalable operating systems that strengthened execution discipline, accountability, and service reliability.

Results:

Executed Lean-driven operational redesigns across three facilities, improving throughput by 19% and reducing scrap/rework by 24%, strengthening execution efficiency and overall performance

Expanded into petrochemical and heavy industrial markets through compliance-driven execution, generating $15M in new revenue within highly regulated and performance-critical environments

Reengineered logistics and fulfillment networks, reducing lead times and increasing output capacity by 22%, improving delivery reliability and alignment to customer commitments

Launched a 24-hour Quick Ship program, generating $5M in incremental revenue while reducing order cancellations by 67%, improving responsiveness and execution against demand

Strengthened execution in regulated environments, ensuring consistent compliance with safety, performance, and delivery standards across all operations and stakeholders

Regional Operations & Sales Manager 04/1998 – 08/2008

First NLC Financial Services Deerfield Beach, FL

Multi-state financial services platform operating across 38 states, delivering structured lending solutions within regulated environments. Supported diverse customer segments through scalable operations, compliance-driven processes, and coordinated execution across a large, distributed branch network.

Responsibility: Branch Locations 117 1.2 B in Funding Employees 600 Direct Reports 14

Role Scope: Directed Southeast regional operations with full P&L accountability across a multi-state platform operating in 38 states. Led large-scale, distributed operations, scaling a branch network to 100+ locations and managing a workforce of 500+, ensuring alignment to compliance, operational discipline, and performance targets. Drove execution of growth and operational initiatives, aligning teams, processes, and resources to support expansion, improve consistency, and deliver results in a highly regulated environment.

Education

BS in Business Administration, California Coast University – Santa Ana, CA

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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