Noe Cobian

About Noe Cobian

Strategic and results-driven operations leader with 20+ years of experience transforming complex manufacturing and product organizations across the technology and life sciences industries. I specialize in driving cross-functional alignment, accelerating product readiness, and leading global teams through periods of growth, change, and digital innovation.Throughout my career, I\'ve led large-scale initiatives in new product introduction (NPI), process optimization, and organizational restructuring—delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost. I\'m equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the production floor, with a leadership style grounded in collaboration, accountability, and business impact.My career spans global OEM and EMS companies including Luminex, Teradyne, Flextronics, and Sanmina, where I’ve led teams across North America, Latin America, and Asia. I\'m energized by challenging environments, complex product ecosystems, and opportunities to create value at scale.My expertise spans global supply chain operations, vendor management, digital manufacturing transformation, and strategic planning. I’ve successfully navigated high-stakes product launches, global ERP transitions, and culture shifts—consistently building high-performing teams and scalable operational frameworks.Now, I\'m focused on leveraging my experience to help organizations build smarter, more agile operations—whether through executive operations roles, program leadership, or strategic transformation initiatives.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Global Operations Mes & Digital Transformation

   Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

   Oct 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2013

• Universidad de Valladolid

  Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering (BSEE)

  2003 — 2004

• Universidad de Colima

  Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering (BSEE)

  2001 — 2005

• Project Management Institute

  PMP Certification

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Electronic Manufacturing Services
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Green Belt
• P&L Operations
• Finance
• Mrp
• Contract Manufacturing
• Income Statement
• Customer Service
• Cost Saving Projects
• Change Management
• Jobs to Be Done
• English-Spanish
• Lean Manufacturing
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Product Engineering
• Npi Management
• Baan Erp
• Business Casing
• Continuous Improvement
• Oracle Agile
• Organization Skills
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Mba
• Oem Management
• Six Sigma
• Business Model Development
• Operations Management
• Reverse Logistics
• Peopleadmin
• Materials Management
• Cross Functional Team Building
• Shop Floor
• Pmp
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing