Carlos Pou

About Carlos Pou

Main goal is to manage, develop and improve business initiatives, proving leadership abilities such as providing a unique interface between members of the organization, having creativity, managing complex situation, being inspiring for others and leading by example in order to achieve higher level of commitments and results than expected.Years of experience, working through the supply chain in the continuous search of maximizing value created. Know-how in materials planning, inventory management, forecasting, statistical projections and customer service improvement. More than 4 years working on new products introduction projects to increase company revenues and extend product lifecycle. High expertise on project management, scorecard implementation, operations management, Lean-Sigma projects, and others related. Continuously approach the opportunities using root cause analysis through problem solving tools and improvement processes using management and planning tools. Deep knowledge in the Toyota Production System (TPS) methodology and culture change to leverage companies financial, quality & delivery performance. FOCUS ON – Foster growth & innovation to help business development towards to a sustained competitive advantage, increasing profitability and positively influencing the brand that company stand for. HOW: By designing and implementing operational excellence system, based on a business structure rather than a set of tools. SPECIALTIES: Lean Manufacturing, Strategic process planning (HOSHIN KANRI), Balance Scorecard, Quality Management System (QMS), Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Robust Process Design & Development, Statistics Management Approach, Medical Device under FDA, NSAI, ISO quality regulations. Research & Development. EXPERIENCED SECTORS: Jewelry (gold processing), food & beverage, electronic and medical devices.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Operations

   Waters Corporation

   Oct 2023 — Present · Milford, MA, US

Education

• Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra

  Grade, Industrial Engineer

  2000 — 2005

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  Master of Engineering - MEng, MTPM (Master in Manufacturing Technology & Project Management)

  2009 — 2011

• EOI Business School

  Master's degree, Executive Master degree in Logistic Management

  2005 — 2007