Jose Edgardo Ruiz
Lexington,USA
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in manufacturing excellence, project management and supply chain operations, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven track record of achieving operational excellence, cost savings, and successful new factory launches. Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to driving organizational success through effective management and collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Excellence Corporate Manager
Nestle USA
Mount Sterling, KY
11.2022 - Current
- TPM Implementation through Pizza & Snacking Division, Step 2 in 5 months with sustainable results in pilot line a new replicas
- Successful Manufacturing Excellence Systems Implementation to achieve UPS reduction from 17% to 14% UPS and AI from 68 to 72% in one year, best ever year for Mt Sterling Factory
Start Up Project Manager for Dry 4 Expansion
Nestle Purina LatAm
Guanajuato, MX
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Designed, Installation and Start Up of 60 mio USD Major Capex
- Full Line of Dry Pet Food
- Making the Strategy, Planning and Execution for Operations and Start Up Management and Project Capital Approval.
Start Up Project Manager for Wet Expansion
Nestle Purina
Guanajuato, MX
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Full Line of Wet Food Pouches
- Making the Strategy, Planning and Execution for Operations and Start Up Management and Project Capital Approval.
Start Up Project Manager for Dry Expansion
Nestle Purina
Guanajuato, MX
01.2017 - 05.2019
- 60 mio USD Major Capex.
- Vertical Start Up above 80% AI in the first 4 weeks.
Production Manager
Nestle Purina
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Two Production Lines Start Up for a Greenfield, Crew: 90, Production Volume: 100 K tons per year.
Production Manager
CPW Nestle & General Mills
Jalisco, MX
01.2011 - 03.2015
- Three Production Lines, Crew: 120, Production Volume: 40 K tons per year.
- Deliver AI above 80% full factory with best conversion cost worldwide for the category.
Factory Supply Chain Manager CPW Nestle & General Mills
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Responsible for Production Planning, MRP, Copackers and Co-Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Finish Product Dispatch.
Logistic Coordinator CPW Nestle & General Mills
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Co-Packing & Co-Manufacturing Coordinator
- Finish Product Coordinator (Product Dispatch)
- SAP Super User for Material Handling Module
Process & Packaging Engineer CPW Nestle & General Mills
06.1999 - 12.2003
- Responsible for Production or Packaging Line
- Maintenance & Quality Executor
- Minor Improvements Projects
Education
MBA - Supply Chain
Universidad De La Salle Campus Bajio (MX)
Leon, Gto MX09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Celaya
Guanajuato MX12.1997
Skills
- Manufacturing Excellence: TPM / DMAIC Expert
- Vertical Start Up / Early Management
- Project Management / Capital Governance
- Supply Chain / Logistics
- Performance Management
International Experience
- R&D Packaging England CPW Training
- Headquarters Switzerland Marketing & Packaging Conference
- Rumilly France CPW Factory Benchmarking
- Cacapava Brazil CPW Factory Product Changeover Time Reduction
- Mosquera Purina Factory Step 1-3 TPM Implemention
- Araras Multiproduct Factory Brazil Operational Standards Implementation
Missions
- Logistic Administrative Audit Support for Chile CPW Factory
- Project Start Up Benchmark in Turkey Factory
- Line 2 Wet in Riberao Preto Brazil Start Up
- Task Force for Purina Chile 2022
Residence
2132 Allegheny Way, Lexington, KY, 40513, USA
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Jogging
- Master’s degree Professor
- Reading
Timeline
Manufacturing Excellence Corporate Manager
Nestle USA
11.2022 - Current
Start Up Project Manager for Dry 4 Expansion
Nestle Purina LatAm
01.2021 - 10.2022
Start Up Project Manager for Wet Expansion
Nestle Purina
03.2019 - 12.2020
Start Up Project Manager for Dry Expansion
Nestle Purina
01.2017 - 05.2019
Production Manager
Nestle Purina
04.2015 - 12.2016
Production Manager
CPW Nestle & General Mills
01.2011 - 03.2015
Factory Supply Chain Manager CPW Nestle & General Mills
01.2006 - 12.2010
Logistic Coordinator CPW Nestle & General Mills
01.2004 - 12.2005
Process & Packaging Engineer CPW Nestle & General Mills
06.1999 - 12.2003
MBA - Supply Chain
Universidad De La Salle Campus Bajio (MX)
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Celaya