Hector Ibarra
Chief Operational Officer @W.E. Hoban Company
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operational Officer @W.E. Hoban Company
Green Bay, WI, US
Lead all Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement across multiple forging facilities.• Oversee the launch and operational readiness of the new Finger Road facility — the company’s largest strategic project.• Developed and implemented the operational scorecard, predictive maintenance systems, and real-time job visibility metrics.• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, HR, and Finance to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable growth.• Previously supported Sales during a transitional period by stabilizing quoting, developing customer relationships, and driving key new business opportunities.
EDUCATION
Universidad Autonoma del Noreste
Industrial and Production Systems Engineer, Industrial Engineering
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT HECTOR IBARRA
COO | Award-Winning Author | Builder of People, Processes, and PurposeI’m a leader shaped by factories, families, and the belief that every dream deserves a road forward.From the foundry floor to the executive boardroom, I’ve spent 25+ years transforming organizations through clarity, discipline, and meaningful leadership.Today, I serve as COO at W.E. Hoban, where I lead Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales across multiple forging facilities. My focus is simple: build strong teams, elevate standards, and create cultures where people take pride in their work.I’m also the author of The Road of a Dreamer — an award-winning memoir about resilience, reinvention, and leading with purpose — and the upcoming leadership book Dreamers Who Lead: A Guideline (April 2026).My passion is helping others unlock their potential, especially those who feel their path has been anything but straight. Every story matters. Every dream is worth the work.Areas of Impact:• Leadership Development & Culture Building• Safety, Quality & Operational Excellence• Plant Turnarounds & New Facility Launches• Strategic Planning & KPI/Scorecard Systems• Mentoring Emerging Leaders• Public Speaking & Author BrandingIf you’re passionate about leadership, manufacturing, or personal transformation, let’s connect.
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