Ricardo Pineda
Senior Product Operations Leader | Operations Management | Consumer Electronics | Complex Production Cycles | Stakeholder Communications | Global Manufacturing | Growth Transitions | New Product Launch | Cost Reduction
- Role
- Product Operations - Operations Program Management at Amazon Lab126
- Location
- Mountain View, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ricardo Pineda
Global Operations Executive and Supply Chain Leader accomplished in operational excellence, strategic supply chain optimization, and global manufacturing expansion across high-growth industries, including consumer electronics, wearable technology, and logistics. Prove track record in scaling operations, leading cross-functional teams, and driving cost efficiencies. Expertise in end-to-end product development, manufacturing site selection, and process automation, with a strong emphasis on supplier relationship management and global logistics. Led multi-site expansions, including ISO 13485-certified facilities in the U.S, China, and Europe, while optimizing supply chain networks for Fortune 500 companies. Adept at navigating complex negotiations, mitigating risk, and deploying lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and financial performance. A visionary leader with a reputation for transforming supply chain strategies into competitive advantages that drive market leadership and operational scalability.Responsible as a Project Manager from architectural conception to construction completion of the first LEED Certified (green) manufacturing and design facility in China, under budget and ahead of schedule.Develop and executed worldwide manufacturing strategy placing products according to the highest possible profit margins for the corporation.Former Chairman of the Board of Second Harvest Food Bank, a non-profit organization that supplies food and meals to over people a month in the Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.Specialties: Supply Chain Management Certification
Experience
Product Operations - Operations Program Management
Sep 2020 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US
Program Optimization: Leading internal cross-functional teams to enhance program cost-efficiency, quality, and delivery throughout the Product Development Process (PDP)· Strategic Operations Representation: Serving as the Operations lead in key internal meetings, including NPIR, Engineering NPI, Finance, Demand Planning, Launch Readiness, and executive-level discussions· Global Supply Chain: Designing and implementing strategic supply chain initiatives in collaboration with key global partners to drive efficiency and resilience· Business & Operations Partnerships: Evaluating and establishing high-impact business and operational partnerships with potential EMS providers, developing strategic relationships and execution plans, including RFI processes, proof-of-concept prototypes, and roadmap alignment· Leadership & Talent Development: Identifying and leveraging individual strengths within teams to drive continuous improvement, address skill gaps, and foster a high-performance culture
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Global Supply Chain, Certification
Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
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