David Ledesma

About David Ledesma

Dynamic manufacturing leader with experience managing complex multi-unit chemical operations. Extensive expertise managing Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Power/Steam Cogeneration, PSM, Quality, Alternative Raw Materials-Fuels, Environmental Compliance, Profit Management, Multimodal Logistics, and Capital Project Management in multiple locations across the U.S. Enjoys working with diverse teams and developing people, setting clear strategies aligned with business objectives, and leading teams to deliver sustainable results. Specialties: Industrial safety and environmental compliance, Process Safety Management, Culture transformation, Operational Excellence, LEAN practices, managing highly hazardous chemical operations, product quality, production planning, people development, working with global teams, managing salaried & unionized workforces, contractor management, mineral manufacturing process, green field start up, industrial finance, economic evaluation of investment projects, project execution, root cause analysis, ISO 9001, ISO

Experience

1. Global Director - Operational Excellence

   DuPont

   Feb 2026 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

   As the Global Operational Excellence Director for DuPont’s Advanced Mobility business, I lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement strategy and execution to strengthen operational performance, accelerate innovation, and support growth in next‑generation mobility markets. I collaborate across global manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, quality, and R&D teams to deploy Lean methodologies, advance digital operations, and optimize end‑to‑end value streams that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. My work focuses on building organizational capability, establishing rigorous operational governance, and driving sustainable, scalable improvements that elevate business maturity and enable the efficient delivery of advanced materials for automotive platforms, and emerging mobility technologies. I champion a culture of accountability, simplicity, and continuous improvement to ensure our operations globally are aligned, resilient, and positioned for long‑term success.

Education

• University of South Florida

  B.S., Chemical Engineering

  1995 — 2000

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  M.B.A, Management / Financial Analysis

  2002 — 2005

• La Inmaculada

  High School

Skills

• Factory
• Root Cause Analysis
• Instrumentation
• Iso
• Maintenance Management
• Quality Control
• Inspection
• Process Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Cement
• People Development
• Materials
• Procurement
• Environmental Compliance
• Iso 14001
• Dcs
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Petroleum
• Six Sigma
• Mineral Processing
• Production Planning
• Commissioning
• Finance
• Mining
• Plant Maintenance
• Plant Operations
• Project Engineering
• Safety Management Systems
• Engineering
• Industrial Safety
• Process Optimization
• Spc
• Manufacturing Operations
• Product Quality
• Plant Management
• Management
• Capital Projects
• Quality Management
• Predictive Maintenance
• Plc