Arturo Cabrera

About Arturo Cabrera

A results-driven and action-oriented professional with 16+ years of industry experience, including progressive leadership in project management within the automotive and appliances sectors. Adept at strategic management, team leadership, productivity enhancement, financial acumen, advanced negotiations, and driving continuous improvements. Proven track record of thriving in dynamic environments and delivering impactful results. Key Competences include:• Strategic Leadership and extensive experience in directing projects under the APQP methodology.• Leading Program Managers and Product Engineers for different OEMs. • Cross-functional Team Management and core tools proficiency.• Budget Management, financial oversight, and KPI-driven performance improvement.• Thriving in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.• Expert Negotiation skills with both suppliers and clients.• Proficiency in utilizing advanced computer systems.

Experience

1. Group Manager Nafta

   Antolin

   Jul 2020 — Present

   Key Achievements:• Leading Program Managers and Product Engineers for ASIAN/STELLANTIS/VW/MERCEDES OEMs, under project management principles and different OEM processes, supporting on risk management and decision making upon different and simultaneous programs.• Spearheading the successful execution of projects through strategic leadership and APQP methodology.• Managing substantial budgets and devising performance metrics, driving consistent enhancements.• Demonstrating exceptional negotiation skills resulting in mutually beneficial agreements.• Ensure technical core competencies correctly deployed to support quoting strategies and technical reviews.• Serving as the main point of contact for communication between the NAFTA leaders within the organization.• Leading executive-level reporting on project progress and performance, including risks and issues.• Managing the company drivers and cascading KPIs to program managers and product engineers to meet the organizational objectives.• Tracking and deploying efficiently on cost submissions for new and existing programs.• Monitoring and deploying effective actions to bring high revenues, exhaustive follow up until all assets are recovered from customers.• Employing advanced software tools to optimize project management and enhance decision-making.

Education

• Universidad La Salle Bajío

  Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering

  2003 — 2008

• Universidad La Salle Bajío

  MBA, Master Business Administration

  2011 — 2012