Jose Garrido Andrés

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

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ABOUT JOSE GARRIDO ANDRÉS

Since 2011 I have been working on automotive industry deploying different roles.I started working at plant operations, as operator and shift supervisor and during this period of time I learned that even with the best systems, standards and control plans ever made, the operations are executed by human beams and success strives on communication skills, team implication and constructive leadership. In 2012 I joined a Tier 2 supplier as project manager and taking full responsibillity on new products launches; tooling sourcing and technical management, industrialization, quality systems management, reporting to clients and pre-serial supply steering. During this period of time I did a stage on one of the plants in Morocco where I assumed the role of MP & L manager. In 2013 I accepted a new position as product development engineer (PDE) for an automotive OEM as member of the interior trim development team. I participated on the development of three different carlines for systems such as Headliners, cockpit and centre console. The most intense part of this period of time was the production launch at the OEM assembly plant. Identifying the key stakeholders and addressing to them as clients, was key to be successful on this experience.In 2015 I endeavored a new experience on an automotive Tier 1 supplier as PD engineer for exterior trim parts and had the opportunity to work for OEMs with different approaches to business while keep developing my skills as engineer. The prompt response to the issues, the problem solving methods and the agility to get the products homologated on time, were some of the abilities that people working with me valued the most. After obtaining my Executive MBA while working, I was invited to join the commerical team as Account manager for UK-based customers. The engineering background was key to succeed on this role. Being valued as a technical advisor by the client, is a comparative advantage. After two years working with UK customers we helped to multiply the UK accounts value x4 and that account. Since January 2020 until end of 2022 I was appointed as Business unit manager in Europe for one of our key clients worldwide. Besides developing commercial strategies I delivered a wide support to our production plants and cross functional teams to address operative and supply issues.In January 2023 I accepted a new role as Global business director. I supervise teams across EU and AP and business portfolio across EU, AP and NAFTA.