Javier Castaño Email and Phone Number
Interim Manager in Industrial Operations with extensive experience as Plant Manager / Operations internationally, in Spain, France and Morocco.I have held General Management, Operations / Plant positions in various industrial sectors (chemical, electronic, Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive components, caravanning, electrical components).Professional used to lead change management projects:• Greenfield. Design and construction of a plant.• Start-up / ramp-up plant in complex environments such as automotive.• Optimization of operations through the application of the LEAN manufacturing philosophy. Improvement of KPI's.• Industry 4.0 implementation roadmap.• Relocation of productive activities.• Partial or total restructuring (plant closure). Extensive experience in negotiation with Works Councils.• Support / reinforcement of activity growth.• Interim Plant Manager / Operations Manager• Project management. Interim PMO.Professional with high capacity for commitment, strategic vision, results orientation, developer of human teams and communication skills.International mobility.
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Interim Manager OperacionesProfesional IndependienteBarcelona, Ct, Es
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Interim Operations ManagerFreelance Aug 2020 - PresentEspañaChange management projects in Industrial Operations area, with experience in various sectors, technologies and countries.Analysis of the starting point, definition of objectives to be achieved, establishment of the action plan to reach the goal, definition of necessary resources, monitoring metrics and intense focus on the execution of the plan.As a last phase, ensure the training of the team that must ensure the sustainability of what has been achieved after the departure of the Interim Manager, which is where many projects fail.
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Interim Manager. Greenfield Project Director (La Rochelle)Zeiss Medical Technology Jan 2024 - PresentLa Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine, FranceZEISS is one of the world leaders in the optics and optoelectronics industry. La Rochelle site is specialized in the production of intraocular lenses and consumables for cataract surgical treatment.Project Director in charge of the construction of a new factory and definition of industrial equipment, with high automation. Smart building of 14.000 m2 in four floors and 110 M€ of total investment.Additionally, Project Director of the construction of a multi-storey car park, for the employees of the new factory. -
Interim Manager. Greenfield Project Director (La Rochelle)Zeiss Mar 2023 - Sep 2023La Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine, FranceTemporary replacement of the project manager in charge of building a new medical devices factory, including the definition of industrial equipment. Building of 14,000 m2 on four floors and € 110 million in investment.
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Plant Manager Zetb - Plant Ramp-Up Project (Barcelona)Zanini Auto Group Jan 2021 - Sep 2022Parets Del Vallés Cataluña EspañaGlobal company in the automotive auxiliary sector, leader in its product segments.Start-up of a new plant specialized in the production of a high-tech plastic product, supplying several plants of a premium OEM.I started and developed the Plant step by step until passing all the quality/process audits, enabling serial delivery.Creation of a direct and indirect professional structure, in parallel to the ramp-up of the plant. -
Global Industrial Leader (Barcelona)Zanini Auto Group Jan 2021 - Sep 2022Parets Del Vallés Cataluña EspañaResponsible for the design and implementation of the Industry 4.0 Roadmap for all the group's plants.
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Operations And Human Resources Interim Manager (Madrid)Arthur Hunt Group Aug 2020 - Dec 2020Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid, EspañaProject consisting of the transfer of activity and closure of a plant in the Beauty sector, located in Madrid, to other French plants of a multinational group, leader in its sector. Responsible for the design and implementation of the technical and social plan, which consisted of coordinating multidisciplinary resources (engineers, lawyers, HR, accountants, insurance companies) in various locations and countries. Project carried out on time, cost and without significant social problems -
Plant Manager / Operations Manager (Zaragoza)Mann+Hummel Ibérica (Mann+Hummel Group) Apr 2011 - Feb 2020Zaragoza, SpainGlobal company in the automotive auxiliary sector, world leader in the manufacturing of air, oil and fuel filtration systems. Supply to automotive plants worldwide as Tier 1.Plastic injection and blow molding processes and assembly lines with high automation.Reporting to the General Manager, responsible for the industrial area of the company, with responsibility for the 3 Autonomous Production Units, maintenance and infrastructures, production engineering, quality and continuous improvement.I transformed the Plant to adapt it to the LEAN Manufacturing philosophy. 2015-2019 period. Carried out without disturbances in quality and service rate. Benchmark in the Group's network of 40 plants.I promoted cultural change in parallel to physical transformation, key to continuous improvement.I transformed the production department, adopting the APU´s structure.I created a technical innovation area and developed Industry 4.0, being the first company in the group to deploy collaborative robots and additive manufacturing using 3D printing. -
General Manager (Tangier)Premo Méditerranée S.A.R.L. Oct 2009 - Apr 2011MoroccoManufacturer of electrical components for the automotive, electronic, renewable energy and railway sectors. Responsible for all departments of the company.I directed the relocation of activities from the plants in Barcelona and Malaga, without affecting production and zero customer complaints. -
Operations ManagerSun Roller Mar 2007 - Oct 2009Barcelona, SpainManufacturer of caravans and mobile homes. Chain production processes with multiple assembly stations, similar to automotive.I restructured the industrial area, changing the production model with big seasonality, improving the efficiency of the lines, the model for hiring temporary personnel and adjusting production levels with market demand. -
Plant Manager (Paris)Ficosa International Aug 2004 - Mar 2007FranceGlobal company auxiliary automotive sector. Production of plastic elements by blow molding and injection. Supply as Tier 1 to France, Germany and UK customer plantas.As P&L responsable, I managed the restructuring of the Plant to pass from losses to breakeven, with profit expectations. -
Operations ManagerAismalibar S.A. (Grupo Von Roll Isola) Oct 1991 - Aug 2004Barcelona, SpainEuropean leader in the manufacturing of copper-clad electronic printed circuits boards.I created the operations area from zero, key for successfully growth of 400%.Tranfer of activities from Milan and Ausburg plants. -
Production Director AssistantSiliconas Hispania S.A. (Grupo Rhône Poulenc) Jul 1989 - Oct 1991Barcelona, SpainProduction of silicone chemical specialties. Operational coordination of the production department, participating in the modernization process of the factory. Start up of a new chemical plant, coordinating the transfer from Lyon.
Javier Castaño Skills
Javier Castaño Education Details
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Lean Factory Management Program -
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Supply Chain Management Program
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Industrial Engineering Degree
Frequently Asked Questions about Javier Castaño
What company does Javier Castaño work for?
Javier Castaño works for Profesional Independiente
What is Javier Castaño's role at the current company?
Javier Castaño's current role is Interim Manager Operaciones.
What schools did Javier Castaño attend?
Javier Castaño attended Esade, Zaragoza University, Insead Business School, Fontainebleau, Insead Business School, Fontainebleau, Icil, Universidad Politécnica De Cataluña (Barcelona).
What skills is Javier Castaño known for?
Javier Castaño has skills like Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Change Management, Engineering, Management, Start Ups, Erp, Logistics, Automotive, Business Planning.
Who are Javier Castaño's colleagues?
Javier Castaño's colleagues are José Luis Núñez Li, Germania Álvarez, Danny Escola, Demmi Ríos, Lesly Alejandra Mosquera Tique, Alexander Montaño, Claudia Aravena.
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