Effective leader, responsible for operations and technology for enzymes portfolio production. CMO and CDMO relationships management, and technology transfer. Implementing process improvement, cost optimization and lean manufacturing to maximize profitability of products portfolio. Developing highly functional teams of subject matter experts to streamline all aspects of operations and technology deployment. Securing EHS and regulatory compliance for all aspects of production.

Effective leader responsible for manufacturing operations of BASF enzymes product portfolio as well as of overseeing the execution of CAPEX engineering projects. Focus areas include but are not limited to: lean manufacturing, value engineering, operational excellence, continuous improvement, cost reduction, plant utilities optimization, profit maximization, and HSE (health, safety, and environmental) responsibility. Improved and turned around operations to achieve productivity increase of 57% in 18 months and cost of product reduction to one third of initial baseline during same period of time, while eliminating quality problems. Leader of an international multidisciplinary high performance team (in Mexico and USA) and driver of permanent organizational cultural changes required to achieve business strategic goals by shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset, and implemented effective teamwork to replace silo mentality. Improved and redefined relationships through the productive chain to align goals and priorities, resulting in the strengthening of our business position by allowing the commercial team to expand their reach by offering higher volumes of quality products to our customer base.

Seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in chemistry, innovation, product and process development, and sales & marketing. Actual responsibilities include: Driving innovation by performing market analysis to determine market needs and technological trends for developing new products. Identify new applications for existing products within BASF Intermediate Chemicals portfolio and/or identify new products that will fit the core chemistry capabilities of BASF plants and assets. Technical product development and technical project management for new products. Business and R&D liaison between BASF Chemical Intermediates Operating Division and BASF Operating division units located in the Wyandotte regional hub. Conduct technical and financial feasibility analysis for new product development. Ensure that all new product development is conducted according to BASF of sustainable development strategy.