Fabian Castillo

About Fabian Castillo

I am a people-oriented Supply Chain and Operations Leader with 18+ years of experience driving performance across Pharma, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Consumer Goods industries. I’ve led multicultural teams through end-to-end supply chain transformations, plant leadership, and large-scale operational improvements across North and South America. Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, GMP, ISO, HACCP, BASC, driving productivity, automation, cost optimization and site transformation across multi-plant operations.Known for building high-performing organizations, I specialize in aligning manufacturing, planning, procurement, logistics, and quality with strategic business goals. My leadership has resulted in- Successful start-up of new facilities- Implementation of ISO, GMP, TPM, and Lean systems- 40%+ capacity growth and $20M in topline expansion- 20%+ productivity increases through organizational redesign- Talent development and leadership coaching in union and non-union environmentsMy passion lies in unlocking the potential of both processes and people, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. I bring a balanced approach to leadership—connecting strategy to execution, empowering teams, and ensuring compliance in highly regulated environments.Let’s connect if you\'re looking for a transformational leader in Supply Chain, Plant Operations, or Manufacturing Strategy.

Experience

1. Vicepresident of Operations

   SV Labs Corporation

   Dec 2025 — Present · CA, US

   Leading end-to-end operations across two manufacturing sites, serving as the Anhydrous Center of Excellence for SV Labs.Accountable for operational strategy, manufacturing excellence, and scalable growth across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people. Driving transformation through standardization, automation, capability building, and disciplined execution to support customers in launching clean, sustainable, and innovative products.

Education

• Universidad de Los Andes

  Chemical engineering

  2002 — 2007

• Universidad de Los Andes

  Microbiology

  2002 — 2008

Skills

• Continuous Improvement
• Consumer Products
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Business Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Management
• Change Management