CUAUHTEMOC CORTES CHAVEZ
CALEDONIA,MI
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with 34 years of global experience in risk assessments, audits, and supply chain management across diverse regions including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Proven track record of managing large-scale projects and implementing operational standards that enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Core competencies include cost control, waste elimination, and efficiency improvement through a hands-on approach. Committed to fostering team cohesion and knowledge sharing to drive organizational success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw all operations occurring within the manufacturing facility.
- Lead the plant team to deliver the best safety level, highest product quality, continuously improve productivity, financial profitability for the plant, and ensure the best service level to sales field operations.
- Provide guidance and leadership to employees and managers.
- Focused on the front line, and promoted action to ensure associates have the necessary tools, resources, and capabilities to succeed and deliver on expectations.
- Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support in the Company's values and policies.
Global Operations Director
Corporativo Bimbo
Mexico city
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Led the strategic development and deployment of Grupo Bimbo's corporate 'War on Waste' initiative, reducing food waste across global operations.
- Led team to identify business opportunities across Grupo Bimbo, leveraging product shelf life.
- Directed cross-functional corporate team assessing supply chain processes across all Grupo Bimbo divisions.
- Led the migration of ERP (Oracle) to a cloud platform, boosting Manufacturing and Inventories modules' efficiency.
- Spearheaded the improvement and started the implementation of the Production Scheduler across all Grupo Bimbo bakeries.
- Leader for corporate governance in the supply chain (keeping updated global manufacturing policies, handbooks, and procedures).
- Member of the Integration team in India, responsible for implementing Grupo Bimbo’s Quality and Food Safety standards in seven new bakeries.
- Member of the corporate team to update Grupo Bimbo’s Quality and Food Safety standards.
- Operations Key Account Manager for Europe, Africa, and Asia. Link between the Global Operations Office and local Operations offices for projects, support needed, etc.
Global Manufacturing Audit Director
Corporativo Bimbo
Mexico City
01.2010 - 03.2020
- Met with Grupo Bimbo stakeholders (Presidents, Operations VP’s, General Managers, etc.) to understand their needs, concerns, objectives, main risks, etc. Build the annual audit plan with these inputs.
- Adhered to audit principles, standards, and practices to identify risks, and develop action plans to keep the company in good standing.
- Met with stakeholders to discuss compliance audit plans and results, explaining options for improvement, and giving recommendations to resolve findings.
- Carried out operational diagnostics in the companies acquired by Grupo Bimbo in Spain, India, Morocco, China, France, and the UK.
- Developed and implemented the Control Self-Assessment model.
- Created the Center of Excellence to train team members to enhance audit department performance, and increase operational efficiency.
- Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.
- Directed teams of up to 25 individuals on audit projects performed in approximately 30 countries to verify compliance with applicable local regulations and internal policies and procedures on the following processes: ingredients/packaging warehouse, production, maintenance, spare parts room, quality/food safety, sustainability, marketing, procurement, fleet management, and primary transportation.
Auditor Sr
Corporativo Bimbo
Mexico city
07.2002 - 02.2010
- Formed a multidisciplinary audit team to deliver quality audits.
Supervised audit staff to align goals with company and deliver excellent internal audit services. - Managed the completion of planned audits, reviewed records, and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives, and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
- Designed and implemented audit checklists for production, food safety, procurement, raw materials, and maintenance spare parts processes.
- Appraised the adequacy of internal control systems by coordinating and completing audits in all of Grupo Bimbo's divisions.
- Carried out diagnostics on companies acquired by Grupo Bimbo in Mexico, Uruguay, and Panama.
- Communicated audit findings by preparing and disseminating final reports to Grupo Bimbo’s top management.
- Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
- Met with business leaders and processes owners to discuss audits and findings.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
Auditor Jr
Corporativo Bimbo
Mexico city
07.1991 - 08.2002
- Interviewed employees and examined operational records to check compliance with laws and regulations.
- Identified risks and opportunities, and worked closely with management to improve business processes.
- Maintained confidentiality of company information obtained in audit assignments.
- Composed clear and concise audit findings to deliver comprehensive audit reports.
- Applied professional judgment in gathering and evaluating evidence for thorough analysis.
- Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound, thorough documentation.
- Designed and implemented checklists to evaluate fleet management and primary transportation processes.
- In all countries where Grupo Bimbo had operations, audits were conducted on internal controls, and reports were developed on findings related to Production, Food Safety, Procurement, Raw Materials, Maintenance spare parts, Sales Centers, and Primary and Secondary transportation processes.
Food Production Supervisor
Productos Marinela
Mexico City
08.1990 - 07.1991
- Updated the operation manuals for the cupcake lines.
- Production Supervisor for cupcake, pie, and wafer lines.
- Oversaw food preparation, production, and presentation according to quality standards.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food products to ensure quality.
- Supervised a team of 60 employees, maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere to enhance the employee experience.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Education
Industrial Chemical Engineer -
Instituto Politecnico Nacional
01.1989
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Team building and development
- Commitment to Achieving Goals
- Task Management Through Delegation
- Regulatory compliance
- Experience working with cross-functional and international teams
- Clear Communication Skills
- Effective Planning
- Operational Audit Expertise
- Continuous improvement
- Cost reduction strategies
Certification
- Sales and Operation Planning
- Certified Food Defense Coordinator
- Internal Auditor BRC
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Advanced
Training
- Grupo Bimbo Bread University, 2023
- Grupo Bimbo Executive Leadership Development Program, 2011
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), APICS, 2021-2022
- Conscious Leadership Program (Fred Koffman), 2022
- Certified Food Defense Coordinator, AIB
- Internal Auditor BRC v7
- Internal Auditor Environmental management systems BRC Global Standard for Food Safety 7 to 8 conversion, 2019
- SQF ed. 8 implementation, 2019
- Environmental Management System (ISO-14001), 2013
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Training Program, 2011
- Advanced HACCP, AIB, 2005
- Challenging the HACCP system, AIB, 2014
- Preventive Controls for Human Foods, Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance, 2016
- Food Safety Modernization Act, Food Product Integrity, 2013
- Applied Baking Technology, AIB, 2002
- Sanitation/Hygiene on food processing, AIB, 2006
Timeline
Plant Manager
Bimbo Bakeries USA
04.2023 - Current
Global Operations Director
Corporativo Bimbo
03.2020 - 04.2023
Global Manufacturing Audit Director
Corporativo Bimbo
01.2010 - 03.2020
Auditor Sr
Corporativo Bimbo
07.2002 - 02.2010
Auditor Jr
Corporativo Bimbo
07.1991 - 08.2002
Food Production Supervisor
Productos Marinela
08.1990 - 07.1991
Industrial Chemical Engineer -
Instituto Politecnico Nacional
- Sales and Operation Planning
- Certified Food Defense Coordinator
- Internal Auditor BRC
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