Gonzalo Rios
Director of Operations
- Role
- Global Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Global Operations Director at Methode Electronics
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gonzalo Rios
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Experience
Global Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Global Operations Director
Aug 2021 — Present · San Pedro Garza García, MX
Operations Leadership: Driving Excellence in Production, Quality, Safety, and InnovationAccountable for overseeing all critical functions, including production, quality, facilities & maintenance, engineering, safety, materials, finance, and human resources, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement across key performance metrics—cost, quality, safety, new product launches, and delivery.Key Responsibilities and Impact:Operational Excellence: Spearhead initiatives that consistently drive year-over-year improvements in cost efficiency and operational effectiveness, resulting in enhanced gross margins.Continuous Improvement: Implement industry-leading plans and programs that elevate productivity, capacity utilization, cost reduction (labor, materials, waste, rework, and inventory), while maintaining superior standards for quality and safety.Safety Leadership: Foster a proactive culture of safety, ensuring a secure and compliant working environment for all employees.New Product Launches: Lead supply chain and operational readiness for new product introductions, achieving key metrics such as on-time production starts, optimized launch supply, efficient manufacturing cycle times, and top-tier quality.Process Optimization: Streamline production control systems to enhance material flow and operational efficiency, aligning resources to meet demand while reducing waste.Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and strengthen customer relationships by leading teams that develop innovative customer initiatives and establish collaborative efforts to target critical areas for improvement.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align manufacturing efforts with business, sales, engineering, and quality teams to ensure that product specifications and quality standards are not only met but exceeded.
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