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Pablo Vallejo Solís
Industrial Engineer, EMBA, PMP, Managing Director, CEO
Escazu,SJ
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Managing Director
Vision Group (VSBC Firm, Ving, Vadi & Vision)
3 2017 - Current
- Start with 5 direct reports to 12 direct reports and 280 indirect reports, increasing the company revenue from 2017 to present 100 times, from $500K to $50MM.
- Own manufacturing facilities and main offices launched in the region for the group, based in professional services, engineering, design, advanced manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and large industrial project management.
- Oversee, control, and be accountable for the financial area of the company, working alongside the controller, internal and external accountants, and auditors.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization's operations.
- Launched innovative products/services that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
- Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time, budget, and with strict adherence to quality standards.
- Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork, which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
- Expanded market presence through successful negotiation of key partnerships and acquisitions.
- Trained employees on quality systems procedures, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.
- Evaluated supplier capabilities and quality systems, ensuring reliable components for product manufacturing.
- Participated in internal audits to assess adherence to quality systems, leading to identification of areas for improvement and implementation of corrective actions.
Global Automation Manager/Global Shared Services Process Improvement Manager/Global Supply Chain Process Improvement Manager
Kimberly Clark Corporation
03.2008 - 02.2018
- I was in charge of large-scale global projects from $50MM to $150MM each in all regions where the company has operations presence, including engineering, automation, product development, facilities, supply chain, business, and financial services.
- Responsible for all production automation projects globally for all Kimberly Clark's manufacturing facilities, oversaw 3 regional engineering departments (LAO, EMEA, and APAC), 18 direct reports, and 172 indirect reports (being part of Kimberly Clark's IMF and core business strategy to meet corporate goals), reporting myself on this area to the CTO at Neenah, Wisconsin.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Developed detailed project plans outlining timelines, resources required, potential risks, and mitigation strategies for successful implementation of automated solutions.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall organizational efficiency through the adoption of advanced automation techniques.
- Partnered with vendors to procure high-quality equipment at competitive prices, ensuring cost-effective automation solutions for the company.
- Evaluated new product releases, add-on applications and supporting trends to improve and optimize marketing team performance.
- Enhanced system scalability by identifying bottlenecks in current processes and proposing automation solutions to address these limitations.
- Promoted knowledge-sharing across teams by creating documentation detailing best practices for operating newly implemented automated systems effectively.
- Maintained metric reports for marketing automation and campaign outputs to measure business impact.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues related to automated systems, swiftly resolving problems to minimize downtime.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing automation strategies and streamlining processes.
- Managed a team of automation engineers to ensure timely completion of projects and optimal system performance.
- Championed change management efforts, driving organizational buy-in for newly implemented processes and systems.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates, addressing pain points in service delivery processes.
- Conducted root cause analyses to pinpoint underlying issues affecting workflow efficiency and effectiveness.
- Improved global supply chain efficiency by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining processes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by establishing robust internal controls and audit procedures.
Operations Manager/Supervisor
Convergys
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Responsible for process improvement, system management, and people management - 4 direct reports and 40 indirect reports.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
Education
MBA - Executive Business Administration
INCAE Business School
Alajuela, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
M.D. - Project Management
Instituto Tecnologico De Costa Rica
Cartago, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
BBA - Industrial Engineering
Westfaliche Munster Universität. Germany
Münster, Germany 05.2001 -
BBA - Industrial Engineering
Universidad De Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
Affiliations
YLAI
BNI
Software
Solid works
OFFICE
SAP
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Global Automation Manager/Global Shared Services Process Improvement Manager/Global Supply Chain Process Improvement Manager
Kimberly Clark Corporation
03.2008 - 02.2018
Operations Manager/Supervisor
Convergys
10.2006 - 03.2008
MBA - Executive Business Administration
INCAE Business School
05.2001 -
M.D. - Project Management
Instituto Tecnologico De Costa Rica
05.2001 -
BBA - Industrial Engineering
Westfaliche Munster Universität. Germany
05.2001 -
BBA - Industrial Engineering
Universidad De Costa Rica
05.2001 -
Group Managing Director
Vision Group (VSBC Firm, Ving, Vadi & Vision)
3 2017 - Current
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