Xavier Parera (Master In Operations, Bse)

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Operations Management | Strategy | China Procurement & Supply Chain | Manufacturing| LEAN Manufacturing | C.I @ MATGroup™
terrassa, catalonia, spain
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Xiamen, Fujian, China, China
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About Xavier Parera (Master In Operations, Bse)

I am a Manager with 20+ years experience managing operations in international environments with cross-cultural teams in the automotive, luxury, consumer goods and consulting industries.I have an extensive experience in set-up and ramp-up of factory operations (Europe and China), Procurement and Supply Chain (S&OP), Manufacturing Industrialization, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (C.I.), Six Sigma and Program Management.I have led implementations and set-up of Organizational Change as well re-structuring, developing and improving business processes and business road maps to ensure the successful alignment of strategy and corporate targets in a several companies with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.

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MATGroup™

Matgroup™

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Operations Management | Strategy | China Procurement & Supply Chain | Manufacturing| LEAN Manufacturing | C.I
terrassa, catalonia, spain
Employees:
24
Xavier Parera (Master In Operations, Bse) Work Experience Details
  • Matgroup™
    Global Manufacturing Manager
    Matgroup™ Jan 2023 - Present
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
  • Operations Strategy Consultant – Freelance
    Operations Strategy Consultant – Freelance
    Operations Strategy Consultant – Freelance Jan 2019 - Present
    Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
    Main Projects:- Consultant for a FMCG Company to study the feasibility to build a new structure in China.Build Business Plan (P&L) for 13 staff with +40M USD Sales managed and Procurement of +25M USD in purchasing (sourcing) to managed in China, including Eng, Sourcing, Planning and Quality teams located in China- Consultant for a Chinese Toys Company to develop strategies to increase Sales focus in US and EU markets
  • Famosa International Ltd
    Operations Manager
    Famosa International Ltd Jul 2012 - Oct 2018
    Hong Kong & Shenzhen, China
    Famosa is the premiere toy manufacturer in Spain. The company designs, produces and distributes 30+ toy brands and products that can be found in more than 95 countries worldwide. The company employs 800+ employees worldwide and the corporate headquarters are located in Spain, with branches all around the world including Mexico, Portugal, France, Italy, USA and China. In 2017-18, the company enjoyed worldwide Sales of USD 220Million.As Operations Manager, I manage a multi-cultural team… Show more Famosa is the premiere toy manufacturer in Spain. The company designs, produces and distributes 30+ toy brands and products that can be found in more than 95 countries worldwide. The company employs 800+ employees worldwide and the corporate headquarters are located in Spain, with branches all around the world including Mexico, Portugal, France, Italy, USA and China. In 2017-18, the company enjoyed worldwide Sales of USD 220Million.As Operations Manager, I manage a multi-cultural team of 12 located in Hong Kong, Shenzhen & ShanghaiI am responsible for: - Procurement and Supply Chain of the Company demand base on the Sales & Order Planning- Negotiation of production capacity with our 30+ factories & OEM’s in China and Vietnam- Managing and developing the vendor strategy in China to assure the mid and long-term relationships with our OEM's ensuring our production targets are met- Monitor and control production plan and shipment schedules in OEM's and factories - Interface with R&D team at corporate HQ, China team and OEM's vendors to ensure new products & prototypes are made to our specifications and time to market- Leading the Customer Service team of 3 for international exports markets (Managing +20MUSD)- Managing 80% of total company shipments to Europe, USA & Latin America- Material Inventory Control and overseeing material MOQ's purchased - Cross-Functional leadership in China for Marketing, Sales, Financial Director, Planning, R&D and PurchasingDuring my time in this role I have:- Consistently exceeded Supply Demand vs Shipments. KPI's On-Time delivery improved in 25%- Grew China Supply Chain contribution to 70% of company EBITDA’s- Savings from China's procurement consistently reduced in 1MUSD yearly through product reallocation- Constantly reduction Materials Liabilities in +1.2MUSD. Reduced in 2.2% base on total purchasing- Start Operations in Vietnam with a cost reduction impact of the transferred products of 20% Show less
  • Solid Engineering
    Business Developer Manager
    Solid Engineering Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    SOLID Engineering, now Between Engineering, was a consulting and outsourcing services company for different engineering fields. It had a team of over 150 consultants with broad experience in Engineering as well as Operations, located in different countries, included in Asia. As Business Developer Manager working on the company's' key accounts with a focus on Industrial Operations, I was responsible for growing the company's' outsourcing for their auto parts business.
  • K-Lagan
    Business Developer Manager
    K-Lagan Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    K-LAGAN, was a strategic consulting and engineering outsourcing services company for different engineering fields and worldwide projects due the partnership with KXIOP Management ConsultingAs Business Developer Manager working on the company's' key accounts with a focus in the Operations areas (industrialization projects, continuous improvement projects and strategic consulting)I was responsible for growing the company's' outsourcing for their auto parts businessOpened… Show more K-LAGAN, was a strategic consulting and engineering outsourcing services company for different engineering fields and worldwide projects due the partnership with KXIOP Management ConsultingAs Business Developer Manager working on the company's' key accounts with a focus in the Operations areas (industrialization projects, continuous improvement projects and strategic consulting)I was responsible for growing the company's' outsourcing for their auto parts businessOpened accounts: Valeo, S.A (French OEM's auto parts, projects in 2 Spanish sites) and Zanini Auto Grup, S.A (Spanish auto parts) Show less
  • Robert Bosch Gmbh By K-Lagan
    Senior Consultant - Interim Manager
    Robert Bosch Gmbh By K-Lagan Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
    Abrantes, Portugal
    As a K-LAGAN consultant, participate in a consulting project at ROBERT BOSCH GmbH (top OEM's auto parts worldwide supplier), Drum Brakes division in Portugal (Abrante's factory) as a Interim Manager Project scope:- Improve the OEE's indicator in the final assembly production lines- Reduce the non quality cost, - Evaluate the feasibility of the factory and their resources to still belong the group beyond the Drum Brakes divisionAs a Interim Manager, I am responsible… Show more As a K-LAGAN consultant, participate in a consulting project at ROBERT BOSCH GmbH (top OEM's auto parts worldwide supplier), Drum Brakes division in Portugal (Abrante's factory) as a Interim Manager Project scope:- Improve the OEE's indicator in the final assembly production lines- Reduce the non quality cost, - Evaluate the feasibility of the factory and their resources to still belong the group beyond the Drum Brakes divisionAs a Interim Manager, I am responsible for:- Steering Committee member for the new launch projects and improve the implement ones for MERCEDES, TOYOTA, PSA Group (oversee industrialization and set up and ramp up)- Lead the Re-Engineering to increase the output and reduce the scrap in the Final Assembly Drum Brakes Production lines- Lead the strategy for the implementation of the LEAN Manufacturing principles in Abrante’s site (VSM, HOSHIN, SMED, TPM Program)- Mapping the roadmap stock model for the Raw Material and WIP (Work in Process) for the different production areas (painting, stamping, drum brake shoes, final assembly workshops)- Lead the factory Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Logistic and HQ teams (Germany) to implement the solutions to improve the OEE's and reduce the cost of the non quality in the different workshopsDuring my time in this role I have:- OEE's (Drum Brakes Production lines) improved in 8% (from 64% to 72%)- Scrap reduced in 5% in the Drum Brakes final assembly production lines- Scrap reduced in 12% for the internal customers (Painting, stamping)- Implement TPM program Show less
  • Louis Vuitton By K-Lagan
    Senior Consultant - Lean Manufacturing & Supply Chain Implementer Leader
    Louis Vuitton By K-Lagan Jan 2010 - May 2010
    Sibiu, Romania; Paris, France
    As a K-LAGAN consultant, participate in a consulting project at LOUIS VUITTON Group in France and Romania (Corporate HQ in Paris and Sibiu's site, Romania) to deploy and implement the Lean Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain principles according to the new business release in Louis Vuitton Europe (international scope project)As a Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain European leader implementer, I am responsible for:- Implement the Lean Manufacturing principles in the Louis… Show more As a K-LAGAN consultant, participate in a consulting project at LOUIS VUITTON Group in France and Romania (Corporate HQ in Paris and Sibiu's site, Romania) to deploy and implement the Lean Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain principles according to the new business release in Louis Vuitton Europe (international scope project)As a Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain European leader implementer, I am responsible for:- Implement the Lean Manufacturing principles in the Louis Vuitton Romania's plant base on the Group Standards (worldwide business release wave for Europe, Asia and US sites). - Design and implement the Stock (raw material, WIP) flow roadmap model in Louis Vuitton Romania site to secure the supply parts for the Final Assembly French sites (one piece flow principles). - Roadmap strategy to decentralize the procurement model to the direct site purchase to increase the Supply level service.- Cross-Functional leadership in LV Romania's site for Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Planning and PurchasingDuring my time in this role I have:- On Time delivery ratio increased in 7% (supply from Romania's site to the French's sites for the Final Assembly)- Internal scrap reduced in the workshop in 3%- Success implementation of the Lean Manufacturing principles- Training and coach Louis Vuitton Romania's staff Show less
  • Doga
    International Manufacturing Engineer
    Doga Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
    Abrera, Barcelona; Nan Tong, China
    DOGA is a Spanish multinational with more than 60 years of experience in the development and production of automotive components (Wiper Systems, D.C & Electronic Motor, Driver Systems). Group with affiliated companies in Italy, Poland, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, China and India, and sale products to more than 70 countries. The company employs 800+ employees worldwide and the corporate headquarters are located in Spain. In 2017-18, the company enjoyed worldwide Sales of USD 90Million.As… Show more DOGA is a Spanish multinational with more than 60 years of experience in the development and production of automotive components (Wiper Systems, D.C & Electronic Motor, Driver Systems). Group with affiliated companies in Italy, Poland, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, China and India, and sale products to more than 70 countries. The company employs 800+ employees worldwide and the corporate headquarters are located in Spain. In 2017-18, the company enjoyed worldwide Sales of USD 90Million.As the Manufacturing Responsible for the Wiper System (New factory set up & ramp up in China), I manage a multi-cultural teams in China and Spain reporting to the VP International Operations GroupI am responsible for: - Manage 1MUSD budget to set up and ramp up the wiper system production meanings in Nan Tong, China plant - Industrialization Responsible for the start up and ramp up of the production meanings for the windshield wiper systems in China - Responsible to define and develop Technical Specifications, research and sourcing suppliers (Chinese suppliers) for all the machinery, equipment, tooling and jigs in China- Responsible to define the lay-out, organization and workload of the factory for the Wiper Systems lines (stamping, wiper systems , warehouse, maintenance workshops)- Responsible to coordinate and validate the production meanings (equipment, machinery, jigs, tools) and the product acceptance in China (validations and testing according the company Quality Standards guidelines)- Cross-Functional leadership in China for Engineering, Logistic, Financial Director, R&D and PurchasingDuring my time in this role I have:- Wiper system, stamping facilities and workshops on Budget and time (Save 6 month vs original timing schedule)- Keep the Company Standard Quality in the goods made in China- Promote Best Practices from Corporate HQ to China's site- Coaching and training China's staff (Productions staff and Managers) Show less
  • Schneider Electric (Himel)
    Lean Manufacturing Implementer Leader
    Schneider Electric (Himel) May 2006 - Nov 2006
    Molins De Rei, Spain
    Himel is a value brand of Schneider Electric that provide the offers for low voltage power distribution, industry automation, home electric and enclosures in the over 50 countries where we are present.As a Lean Manufacturing Leader Implementer in the enclosures site of Molins de Rei (Spain), I am responsible for:- Lead the implementation of the LEAN Manufacturing culture in the site - Coaching and mentoring the Productions staff and Managers about the Lean tools (Value Stream… Show more Himel is a value brand of Schneider Electric that provide the offers for low voltage power distribution, industry automation, home electric and enclosures in the over 50 countries where we are present.As a Lean Manufacturing Leader Implementer in the enclosures site of Molins de Rei (Spain), I am responsible for:- Lead the implementation of the LEAN Manufacturing culture in the site - Coaching and mentoring the Productions staff and Managers about the Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Six-Sigma, Kanban's system, SMED, HOSHIN, etc..)- Implement Lean Manufacturing in the different workshops (mechanical press workshop, final assembly workshops, warehouse)During my time in this role I have:- Final Assembly lines Takt Time reduced in 30% - Lead time reduction from 7 to 3 days in the workshop (manual production lines)- Warehouse optimized in 15% in the ratio WIP-Inventory/Turns Show less
  • Freelance Consultant
    Freelance - Management Consulting
    Freelance Consultant Mar 2005 - May 2006
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Freelance Consultant in Continuous Improvement Projects: Lean Management & 6 Sigma, TPM, 5SMost relevant customer: HIMEL
  • Phibo (Impladent)
    Manufacturing Manager
    Phibo (Impladent) Mar 2004 - Mar 2005
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Phibo, before Impladent, is a Spanish company with more than 25 years of experience in the dental sector developing dental products and solutions focus in the processes related to research, development (R&D) and manufacturingAs a Industrialization Manager, I am responsible for:- Responsible for the new launch products set up and ramp up- Define and implement the Standard working instruction in CNC workshop, aseptic production lines and warehouse- Define and implement TPM and… Show more Phibo, before Impladent, is a Spanish company with more than 25 years of experience in the dental sector developing dental products and solutions focus in the processes related to research, development (R&D) and manufacturingAs a Industrialization Manager, I am responsible for:- Responsible for the new launch products set up and ramp up- Define and implement the Standard working instruction in CNC workshop, aseptic production lines and warehouse- Define and implement TPM and SMED programs in the CNC and aseptic workshops- Oversee the ERP implementation and develop the MRP (tailor made)During my time in this role I have:- Reduction of downtime up to 8% - Scrap reduction in 3% (CNC workshop)- 12 % average productivity improvement in the workshops (CNC, aseptic lines, warehouse) Show less
  • Visteon Corporation
    Manufacturing Engineer & Project Manufacturing Manager
    Visteon Corporation Jan 2000 - Mar 2004
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Visteon, U.S multinational leader in design, engineers and manufactures components with strategic high value for the automotive sector (cockpit electronic, modular interior systems)Belong to the Interior System Division, most relevant projects participated were:Manufacturing Manager for Nissan Pathfinder, European scale project (Door Panel & Trims): - Responsible to define the Tech Spec and sourcing of the production meanings according Technical offer- Responsible for… Show more Visteon, U.S multinational leader in design, engineers and manufactures components with strategic high value for the automotive sector (cockpit electronic, modular interior systems)Belong to the Interior System Division, most relevant projects participated were:Manufacturing Manager for Nissan Pathfinder, European scale project (Door Panel & Trims): - Responsible to define the Tech Spec and sourcing of the production meanings according Technical offer- Responsible for the Industrialization, set up and ramp up of the machinery, tooling and jigs to assure the Mass Production- Responsible to define and Implement the LEAN Production Systems (VSM, Standardize workloads, Autonomous Production Units Cells, lay-outs) and training to the Production and Cell team leaders Manufacturing Manager for Nissan Primastar and NISSAN ATLEON projects (Cockpit and Door Panel) - Responsible for the Industrialization, set up and ramp up of the machinery, tooling and jigs for the Mass Production and pass the customer ISO/TS Audit- Responsible to define and Implement the LEAN Production Systems (VSM, Standardize workloads, Autonomous Production Units Cells, lay-outs) and training to the Production and Cell team leaders Industrialization member team for NISSAN and VOLKSWAGEN Group projects- Lead KAIZEN’s activities, Six Sigma (Green Belt) projects and leader to implement LEAN Manufacturing Principles to organize the workload (Autonomous Production Units, work cells) with Value Stream Mapping, 5S, SMED, TPM, KANBAN, HOSHIN philosophies within a JIT frameworkAchievements:- Nissan Pathfinder: ramp up Production according budget and timing. ISO/TS pass with 7 over 10- Nissan Primastar: TAKT TIME reduced in 3% in production cells in the Cockpit (injection, painting and assembly lines)- Nissan Atleon: 6 Sigma Project, reduced in 25% scrap in production line (savings 10KUSD/month) - Lean Manufacturing implementation reduced TAKT TIME in 30% and internal scrap in 20% (Nissan TINO) Show less
  • Productos Climax
    Engineering Manager
    Productos Climax Nov 1999 - Jan 2000
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Climax is one of the main PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) design and manufacturers. Climax products has been working for more than 30 years to create new international markets, and nowadays, we are present over 70 countries all over the world : Europe, Central and South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia as the main export areas where we have specialized distributors in Protection Equipment.As a Engineer Manager, I am responsible for:- Responsible to obtain the CE mark… Show more Climax is one of the main PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) design and manufacturers. Climax products has been working for more than 30 years to create new international markets, and nowadays, we are present over 70 countries all over the world : Europe, Central and South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia as the main export areas where we have specialized distributors in Protection Equipment.As a Engineer Manager, I am responsible for:- Responsible to obtain the CE mark certification for the company products- CAPEX responsible for new machinery and equipment Show less
  • Ti Automotive (Bundy)
    Manufacturing Engineer
    Ti Automotive (Bundy) Jul 1998 - Sep 1999
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    TI Automotive is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems, primarily providing products and services for light vehicles for nearly 100 years. TI Fluid Systems is the leading supplier of brake and fuel lines and bundles with the 35% of the global brake and fuel line market.As a Manufacturing Engineer, I am responsible for:- Manufacturing Engineer for TOYOTA projects - Lead the industrialization (set up and ramp up) for the… Show more TI Automotive is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems, primarily providing products and services for light vehicles for nearly 100 years. TI Fluid Systems is the leading supplier of brake and fuel lines and bundles with the 35% of the global brake and fuel line market.As a Manufacturing Engineer, I am responsible for:- Manufacturing Engineer for TOYOTA projects - Lead the industrialization (set up and ramp up) for the new Production Lines - Coordinate the Kaizen's and 5S activities in the factory (Continuous Improvement Program) Show less

Xavier Parera (Master In Operations, Bse) Skills

Lean Manufacturing Business Strategy Management Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Project Management Automotive Negotiation Supply Chain Management Six Sigma Toyota Production System Business Process Improvement Team Building Change Management Coaching Cross Functional Team Leadership Logistics Plastics Industry Management Consulting Logistics Management

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