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Armando Medina

@armandomedina1

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Plant operations director with manufacturing and Lean experience, who increased capacity 40% through CNC optimization.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I'm ready to apply my operating discipline in a high-mix, high-performance manufacturing environment, focusing on plant leadership, Lean improvement, KPI discipline, P&L ownership, productivity, quality, and supply-chain execution.

At Industrias Medina, I directed manufacturing operations for a 250–300 employee organization with full P&L responsibility. I implemented JIT, 5S, TPM, and ISO9001 systems, increasing production capacity 40% through CNC optimization and process redesign.

At Kenworth Dealership, I led multi-site industrial and service operations, delivering up to 96% year-over-year operating-profit growth and 22% annual sales growth. In my current role as Logistics Manager for an Automotive OEM Account and Ford Plant Operations, I coordinate logistics execution and use KPI analysis to address service gaps and support customer delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Logistics Manager

Automotive OEM Account / Ford Plant Operations

Mar 2026 - Sep 2026 (6 months)

Led logistics operations supporting an automotive OEM customer and Ford plant activities, coordinating execution across customer requirements, carriers, drivers, and operational teams. Managed daily transportation performance with emphasis on on-time pickup/delivery, schedule adherence, ETA accuracy, and communication discipline.

Logistics Transportation KPI Analysis Corrective Actions Escalation Management Cross Functional Problem Solving Performance Dashboards Customer Service

Director / General Manager

Kenworth Dealership

Aug 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 4 months)

Led multi-site industrial and service operations with 100+ employees, accountable for operating performance, customer experience, people, cost, and financial results. Delivered up to 96% year-over-year operating-profit growth and achieved 22% annual sales growth.

P&L management Strategic Planning Cost Optimization Organizational Design KPI Governance Quality and Compliance Performance Management

Administrator / General Manager

iMOB (Ideas en Mobiliario)

Oct 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Founded and scaled end-to-end business operations, including procurement, supplier negotiations, commercial strategy, and financial administration. Built supplier and customer networks and established operating processes supporting sustainable growth.

Procurement Supplier Negotiation Commercial Strategy Financial administration Business Operations

General Manager

Baloma Cuartos Fríos, S.A. de C.V.

Aug 2017 - Jul 2018 (11 months)

Drove 180% sales growth through commercial recovery, market repositioning, and disciplined operating management. Restored financial stability by settling 100% of supplier debt and implementing monthly P&L and cash-flow controls.

Sales Growth Market Repositioning P&L management Cash Flow Management Financial Stability

Director / General Manager

Industrias Medina, S.A. de C.V.

May 2004 - Apr 2017 (12 years 11 months)

Directed manufacturing operations for a 250–300 employee organization with full P&L responsibility. Implemented Lean manufacturing programs including JIT, 5S, and TPM, together with ISO9001 quality systems, and increased production capacity by 40% through CNC optimization and process redesign.

Lean Manufacturing JIT 5S+TPM ISO 9001 CNC Optimization Process Redesign P&L management New Product Launch Regulatory Compliance IMMEX Program Operations

Comptroller

Industrias Medina, S.A. de C.V.

Jan 2004 - Apr 2004 (3 months)

Developed and managed organizational budgets, controlled expenditures, and monitored budget performance. Coordinated and managed external audits.

Budgeting Expenditure Controls Financial Reporting Audit Management

Plant Manager

PROAMSA

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003 (1 year 11 months)

Developed plant distribution for starting operations, including a 3-month trip to the USA to learn CNC machines and bring manufacturing processes to Mexico. Implemented process optimization and quality assurance, and managed production personnel and performance KPIs.

Plant Distribution CNC Process Optimization Quality Assurance Production Management KPI Management

Engineering

Industrias Medina

Jan 1993 - Dec 2001 (8 years 11 months)

Worked in 3-shift manufacturing production and assembly line, controlling quality and balancing electroplating cadmium and nickel lines. Standardized and designed parts on AutoCAD for production mix, and optimized plant layout and traveling parts.

Manufacturing Factory Assembly Line Quality Control Plating Statistical Process Control Autocad Plant Layout