With over a decade at Bacardi, my journey as Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain shaped the landscape of our operations across Latin America. Our team's achievements are marked by driving cultural transformation, resulting in a 20% increase in staff engagement and the successful launch of new beverages, contributing to substantial market growth.My expertise lies in enhancing manufacturing processes, demonstrated by a 10% boost in distillery efficiency, and resilient leadership, as evidenced by the rapid recovery of operations post-Hurricane María. At the core, my approach intertwines strategic thinking with a commitment to authentic relationships, ensuring that our teams not only meet but exceed our ambitious goals.
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Vice President Of Manufacturing And Supply Chain, LacBacardi 2020 - Jun 2023Pembroke, BmLed a team of 11 Directors and ~2,700 employees across 6 manufacturing sites in Mexico and Brazil, driving cultural transformation and launching new beverages in Global markets.• Increased staff engagement scores by 20%.• Responsible for almost a quarter of Bacardi's manufacturing business and almost half of the global staff. -
Vp Operations, Plant DirectorBacardi 2014 - 2020Pembroke, BmLed operational improvements at Bacardi, achieving a 10% increase in distillery efficiency, quick resumption of shipments post-Hurricane María, and successful negotiation of an 8-year CBA with the employee union. • Enhanced distillery efficiency by 10%, reducing costs significantly. • Led operations post-Hurricane María, resuming shipments within 10 days. • Negotiated an 8-year CBA with the employee union, improving plant operations.
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Director Of ManufacturingBacardi 2009 - 2014Pembroke, Bm• Led implementation of Bacardi Corporation’s first Self Directed Teams, providing Lean Manufacturing tools to employees.• Coordinated collaboration between University of Puerto Rico and Bacardi for waste treatment plant bacteria study.• Managed end-to-end supply chain of Bacardi Rums, from molasses to semi-finished labels for 85% of Bacardi worldwide.
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Distillery ManagerBacardi 2006 - 2009Pembroke, Bm• Coordinated and supervised operations in Distillery, Fermentation, Boiler Room, and more at Bacardi in Puerto Rico.• Developed budget needs, production schedule, and implemented a Yeast Recovery process for fermentation.• Successfully re-organized the department to a much flexible and Lean operation, improving efficiency from 88% to 92%.
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Distillery SupervisorBacardi 2002 - 2006Pembroke, BmLed the supervision of Distillery operations at Bacardi, focusing on process optimization and efficiency improvement. • Successfully completed a Six Sigma Project in Fermentation Area for esters, fusels, and diketones control.• Conducted research projects on the use of urea and ethyl carbamate formation in fermentation.• Developed formal procedure for start-up of Bio-digesters with improvements in Safety mechanisms.
✦ José M. Class-Estévez Education Details
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University Of Puerto Rico-MayaguezIndustrial Biotechnology -
Universidad Politécnica De Puerto RicoChemical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about ✦ José M. Class-Estévez
What is ✦ José M. Class-Estévez's role at the current company?
✦ José M. Class-Estévez's current role is Manufacturing, Supply Chain Expert | Former Executive Leader @ Bacardi.
What schools did ✦ José M. Class-Estévez attend?
✦ José M. Class-Estévez attended University Of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Universidad Politécnica De Puerto Rico.
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