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✦ José M. Class-Estévez is listed as Manufacturing, Supply Chain Expert | Former Executive Leader @ Bacardi based in Dorado, Puerto Rico. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for ✦ José M. Class-Estévez.
✦ José M. Class-Estévez previously worked as Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain, LAC at Bacardi and VP Operations, Plant Director at Bacardi. ✦ José M. Class-Estévez holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Biotechnology from University Of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
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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Pembroke, Bm
Led 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.
Pembroke, Bm
Led 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.
Pembroke, 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.
Pembroke, 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%.
Pembroke, Bm
Led 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.
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✦ José M. Class-Estévez is listed as Manufacturing, Supply Chain Expert | Former Executive Leader @ Bacardi.
✦ José M. Class-Estévez is based in Dorado, Puerto Rico.
✦ José M. Class-Estévez has worked for Bacardi.
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✦ José M. Class-Estévez holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Biotechnology from University Of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
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