Mitch Varela

About Mitch Varela

Highly accomplished and resourceful leader with substantial experience in achieving organizational-focused goals through project management techniques and improved operational capabilities.Remarkable history of leading operational activities of multi-million-dollar programs / projects to ensure on-time / within-budget delivery and alignment with overarching business objectives. Creative problem-solver with expertise in utilizing technical acumen and deep operational expertise to steer project outcomes, forge consensus, eliminate risks, and resolve conflicts. Proven team leader with keen aptitude for training service-minded workforce to achieve project goals / shared vision. Innovative individual with recognition for driving product design enhancements / translating business needs into technical requirements. Expert in championing strategic initiatives / securing approvals for project capital expenditures.

Experience

1. Wabtec Corporation

   Present

Education

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Systems Engineering

  1999 — 2003

• University of Arizona

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Container
• Transportation Management
• Shipping
• Management
• Team Building
• Logistics
• Rail
• Process Improvement
• Freight
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Business Process Improvement
• Logistics Management
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Transportation Planning
• Rail Transport
• Rail Operations
• Transportation
• Railway