Alejandro Varela

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Argentina General Manager @ First Brands Group, LLC
rochester, michigan, united states
Alejandro Varela's Location
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, Argentina
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About Alejandro Varela

Industrial Engineer passionate for manufacturing and continuous improvement with more than 14 years of international experience, especially in the automotive industry. I am interested in further developing my career in a company that constantly strives for excellence and motivates their staff to achieve positive results through the development of individual skills and team work.Specialties: Industrial processes improvements, Leading and development of human resources. Quality systems and continuous improvement.

Alejandro Varela's Current Company Details
First Brands Group, LLC

First Brands Group, Llc

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Argentina General Manager
rochester, michigan, united states
Employees:
194
Alejandro Varela Work Experience Details
  • First Brands Group, Llc
    South America General Manager
    First Brands Group, Llc Aug 2021 - Present
    Argentina
  • Sogefi Group
    Gerente General
    Sogefi Group May 2021 - Oct 2021
    Lanús, Provincia De Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Sogefi Filtration Argentina S.A.
    Plant Manager
    Sogefi Filtration Argentina S.A. May 2019 - Jul 2021
    Gran Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Medix I.C.S.A
    Gerente De Manufactura
    Medix I.C.S.A Feb 2016 - Apr 2019
    Gran Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Responsable por la Calidad de los productos médicos fabricados, como incubadoras y lámparas de fototerapia, bajo la certificación ISO 13485, ANMAT, UL y CE. Entre los principales logros se destacan: la eficientización del sector, eliminando back log de reclamos de Clientes y rechazos de materiale; reducción de costos en el proceso de calibración y control de recepción; un proceso 360 de desarrollo de proveedors y revisión de indicadores con la alta direcciónTambién integro el comité de relaciones gremiales de la empresa, siendo los gremios UOM y ASIMRA.
  • Tenneco
    Manufacturing Manager
    Tenneco Feb 2014 - Nov 2015
    Buenos Aires
    Leader of the Production, Maintenance, Logistics, EH & S and Continuous Improvement (Lean) areas. I transformed a group of people into a team with 12 direct reports and more than 140 people under my supervision, dedicated to the production of exhaust systems for the main OEM's. Among the main improvements, it stands out a productivity increase of 15 points in 2 years, the reduction from 72 to 41 days of inventory and the implementation of a system of preventive maintenance management.
  • Plastic Omnium
    Production Manager
    Plastic Omnium Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Responsible for the Autonomous Production Unit in charge of the production of bumpers for multiple OEM customers in a JIT (Just in time) environment. I led activities to increase company productivity through Kaizen groups, reducing the production floor space by 26% and cycle time by 13% among others. I mentored two supervisors and 7 group leaders from the grassroots with the Toyota Problem Solving methodology. Supervised the internalization of the export area with savings of $ 2.5 million per year. In charge of the budget preparation and control of the area. All in a safe and accident-free environment with 44 dependents in various ranges.
  • Dana Holding Corporation
    Operations Manager
    Dana Holding Corporation Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Mini plant dedicated to the provision of short and medium distance bus axles and agricultural machinery. Directly responsible for the planning and production management, material planning, inventory and warehouse control, and process engineering sector. Matrix-responsible for quality, sales and accuracy of sector budget. I lead 20 union people, 4 non union professionals, and 8 people reporting indirectly. Conducted the reorganization of the three assembly lines, reducing manpower by 32% and 25% occupied space without affecting customer deliveries. Led internalization processes with annual savings of $ 106,000.
  • Dana Spicer Ejes Pesados
    Project Manager
    Dana Spicer Ejes Pesados Jan 2011 - Sep 2012
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    In charge of the product and business relocation (super heavy axles) from South Carolina, USA to Argentina together with the development of local machined casted components. The position reported directly to Dana Argentina President.
  • Dana Holding Corporation
    Quality Supervisor
    Dana Holding Corporation May 2010 - Jan 2011
    Buenos Aires Argentina
    Responsible for plant, components and product quality for the driveshaft division. The activities included Dana Quality System management and TS -16949. Lead for the Dana Operating System (DOS).
  • Dana Corporation
    Quality And Continous Improvement Manager
    Dana Corporation Oct 2007 - Apr 2010
    Toledo, Ohio, Estados Unidos
    Accountable for plant and product quality, including the implementation and improvement of DANA quality systems and TS certification. Reduced cost of quality by $90.000/year/shift by eliminating waste from the data gathering process thru out the plant. As a leader I’ve coached 8 members on my team and two of them have already been promoted to higher positions.Organized, lead and coordinate more than 50 Kaizen events with up to 30 participants each achieving a 15% improvement in productivity. In addition I became a “Subject Matter Expert” in various areas such as Standard Work, Pull systems, Problem Solving, and Value Stream Mapping.As a staff member I’m also responsible of plant KPI’s and initiator of actions needed to meet company’s goals.
  • Dana Holding Corporation
    Manufacturing Controls Engineer
    Dana Holding Corporation May 2006 - Oct 2007
    Toledo, Ohio, Estados Unidos
    Responsible for line changes and implementation of new process / pieces of equipment, line balance and OEE improvements over time. Leaded / participated in numerous Kaizen events involving changes in lay-outs, systems controls and process / equipment changes. Deep knowledge of Control Logix PLC's, Atlas Copco Power Focus Tools, Panel Builder and Devicenet networks.
  • Dana Holding Corporation
    Quality Engineer
    Dana Holding Corporation Dec 2005 - May 2006
    Toledo, Ohio, Estados Unidos
    My main responsibilities were to support the plant on PPAP and PSO preparation and approval. Customer and Quality problems support. PFMEA and Control Plans development and updates.
  • Instituto Madero
    Assistant Professor
    Instituto Madero Mar 2005 - May 2006
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    As professor I’m in charge of helping the students in their personal projects development in order to achieve the course level. Students come from many areas of different industries or service companies, providing a wide field of interests and knowledge.
  • Gestamp
    Quality And Supplier Technical Assistant Supervisor
    Gestamp Apr 2005 - Aug 2005
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Dedicated to improve the supplier's process, reduce variability, and aid in problem solving (8D and other techniques). Mine main accomplishment was the implementation of all the quality process related to the norms VD, QS 9000, and TS16949 for the recently opened facility in Escobar, Bs. As. Argentina. I also mentored three people under my direct supervision.
  • Universidad Tecnologica Nacional - Facultad Regional Buenos Aires
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Universidad Tecnologica Nacional - Facultad Regional Buenos Aires Jul 2004 - Aug 2005
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Product Design Course. Subject focused in the Design methodology and techniques of new and innovative products.
  • Facultad De Ingeniería - Uba
    Ayudante De Primera
    Facultad De Ingeniería - Uba Jun 2001 - Aug 2005
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Ayudante de primera en la materia Diseño de producto a Cargo del profesor Anibal Cofone.
  • Ford Motor Company - Brazil
    Ingeniero De Sistemas De Tren Motriz
    Ford Motor Company - Brazil Jun 2004 - Mar 2005
    Gravataí, Brasil
    Miembro del equipo de lanzamiento, completé las tareas de diseño, ensayo y validación por debajo de lo presupuestado y dentro del tiempo establecido para el sistema de control de vapores de combustible de la pick up Ford Ranger 2005.5 MY.Dirigí y coordiné las actividades entre los centros de diseño y el proveedor del motor electrónico 3.0 lts Diesel como ingeniero residente.
  • Ford Motor Company - Argentina
    Ingeniero De Sistemas De Tren Motriz
    Ford Motor Company - Argentina Apr 2002 - Mar 2005
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Mis roles y responsabilidades consistían en analizar y actualizar los DFMEA, crear planes para alcanzar los objetivos de garantía y satisfacción del cliente; Crear y revisar planes verificación de diseño; Analizar e implementar cambios de diseño y asistir a los grupos en las revisiones de diseño.
  • Ford Motor Company - Argentina
    Ingeniero De Servicio Para Camionetas Livianas
    Ford Motor Company - Argentina Feb 1999 - Apr 2002
    Buenos Aires - Argentina
    Encargado de la implementación de campañas de seguridad y de prevención. Punto de contacto para concesionarios y clientes para problemas técnicos de complejidad; emisión de manuales de propietario y manuales de taller. Responsable de la campaña de seguridad de neumáticos Firestone Wilderness para la Argentina.

Alejandro Varela Skills

Six Sigma Quality Management University Teaching Production Efficiency Apqp Lean Manufacturing Mistake Proofing Mejora Continua 5s International Project Management English Fmea Normas Iso Manufactura Mapa Del Flujo De Valor Toyota Production System Global 8d Operations Management Smed Process Efficiency Manufacturing Seis Sigma Dvp&r Ts16949 Teamwork Kaizen Multi Cultural Team Building Iso/ts 16949 Continuous Improvement Spanish

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Alejandro Varela attended Universidad De Buenos Aires, University Of Buenos.

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