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Projects implementation and execution of process improvement in areas of operations, manufacturing, production, warehouses and logistics. Project of growth, innovation, new products and technologies. Consultant in operations management, production line efficiency, process control, process efficiency, KPI building, team management, information flow efficient, team development, career and succession plans, leadership, teamwork, adaptation to change and uncertainty.

Manage the process improvement of administrative and operational areas in the manufacturing plants. Development of process improvement projects aligned with the organization's strategy to achieve the objectives, through work with the different areas, using methodologies such as Lean manufacturing, 5S, Theory of constraints, Continuous improvement, Kanban, Agile methodology, OODA circuit, Process analysis, Root cause analysis.

Management of improvement projects of organizational structure (headcount restructuring), operational processes, KPIs, HR processes such as recruitment, training and team development. Motivational, leadership and teamwork training. Job description survey project.

Manage the departments of production, maintenance, logistics and warehouse of raw materials. Headcount management with rotating production shifts guaranteeing continuity of production 24 hours 7 days a week. Staff development, process management based on tools such as lean thinking, process analysis, bottlenecks, theory of constraints TOC, total productive maintenance TPM.Main achievements:•Restructuring of objectives and strategic plans for the entire company 2014-2016.•Definition of performance indicators for Logistics, Warehouses, Production, Maintenance.• Start of the WMS Warehouse Management System Project for the administration of warehouses of raw materials, packaging and finished product (traceability and reduction of inventory differences).•Committee of innovations and costs.•Restructuring of the Maintenance Department to strengthen the TPM Program in autonomous maintenance.•Implementation of a career development plan for the management and supervisory team in conjunction with IESA through the Management Development Program.

Manage the Distribution Center, from the reception of products from suppliers, storage, inventory control, order management, packaging, transportation and distribution to customers. Process improvement, automation of repetitive tasks, inclusion of activities that add value to our service, innovation and adaptation to change to continue growing in the wholesale industry as a distributor.

Management of national production, with quality according to consumer needs through best practices, introduction of new technologies, selection of hybrids, farmers training, quality program in accordance with the SRTP policy for Social Responsibility in production. Manage the team of agronomists to develop their skills and enhancing their abilities to establish a career succession. Manage the budget and investment plans.Main achievements:•Management of business interest groups related to production such as: Avenculta, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of the Environment, farmers, consumers, the marketing department, processing plant.•Improving the quality of local production and the total participation of national production vs. imports.•Development of a training and succession plan for the agriculture team.

Manage the operation of the tobacco processing and the reconstituted tobacco plants. Ensure the supply in quality and quantity of raw material that our customers require. Budget management and long-term investment plan. Support team career and succession planning.Main achievements:•Reducing the complexity of administrative processes.•Reduction of the impact of the country environment in the operation of the business.•Improvement of the quality of the packed tobacco.•Development of the plant renovation project complying with safety, hygiene and environmental regulations.

Manage the SMD cigarette manufacturing department to satisfy market demand, MRP management, ensuring product quality. Team management, budget, infrastructure investment, management of union conflicts, development of innovation projects. Compliance with environmental, health and safety standards.Main achievements:•Improves compliance with the cigarette production plan.•Decreased manufacturing waste.•Development and implementation of the factory renovation project.•Improve the level of service to marketing innovation projects.

Management of finished product innovation projects: packaging makeover, formulation change, cost reduction, brand relaunch, packaging changes, promotions. Coordinating with areas of purchasing, finance, logistics, planning, quality, legal, marketing and production to fulfill the service agenda.Main achievements:•Exchange of best practices with other BAT operators.•Improvement of the level of service to the Marketing department (Customers).•Implementation of the Lucky Strike Revamp Project (Blue and Red) to change the image of the packaging brand.•Development of projects to increase sales of Belmont, Kent, Consul, Viceroy and Vogue.

Planning and execution of corporate social responsibility projects with public and private sectors. Budget planning, development relationships with stakeholders in public sector such as ministries, governorships and mayors' offices. Management process with public institutions to obtain required permissions to operate. Monitoring of regulatory issues, the top 10 business risks, market regulations and new business restrictions.Main achievements:•Development, planning and execution of the Agricultural Management Program, a social program to train non-tobacco producers, in business development issues, administrative and operational skills.•Implementation of a matrix database of interest groups to map our key contacts and execute the correct action plan with each one. Classification of groups according to the particular interest and prioritizing by their level of urgency, power and recognition.• Participation in the execution of the company's internal communication campaign.

Production management of raw material, process improvement and implementation of best practices for quality improvement, foreign matter reduction, classification improvement, technology implementation, cost reduction, planning and execution of purchase strategy.Main achievements:•Management of practices to control nicotine levels in the raw material.•Implementation of the NTRM program (non-tobacco materials) for the reduction of foreign matter.• Execution of the Safety, Hygiene and Environment Program in field production.

Management Trainee is an accelerated career development program, passing through different functions, responsibilities, building experience, a global vision of business, interdepartmental relationships, solving complex situations; to develop leadership, organization, management, performance management and strategic capabilities.

Administer resources and manage sugarcane production in four production units of the organization.

Supervise the feeding of the bovine herd of the intensive milk production system.