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Gustavo Alonso Maldonado Orozco

@gustavoalonsomaldona

Operations executive at PPG Industries who secured approval for USD 30M in CAPEX investments across Mexico and Colombia.

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At PPG Industries, I led operations across Mexico and the Andean Region and secured approval for USD 30M in CAPEX investments across Mexico and Colombia. I was responsible for manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, logistics, quality, maintenance, and operational excellence.

Earlier, at CYPLUS IDESA, I eliminated by-product generation, reducing annual operating costs by USD 2M, and implemented a digital OEE system. Across roles at AGROQUÍMICOS VERSA, AQUAQUIM, and CLARIANT, I worked on manufacturing and supply chain improvements, including expanding plant capacity, qualifying customers, and reducing inventory.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

LATAM Operations Director

PPG Industries

Oct 2025 - May 2026 (7 months)

Directed manufacturing operations, supply chain, and capital projects across Mexico and the Andean Region, securing USD 30M in CAPEX investments and supporting USD 500M EBITDA.

Manufacturing Operations Supply Chain Management P&L management CAPEX Operational Excellence Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma EHS IATF 16949 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 KPI Management Change Management Stakeholder Management

Plant Complex Director

PPG Industries

Apr 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Led a multi-plant complex supporting global automotive OEM and Tier 1 customers, reducing cost per unit by 2% CAGR and delivering 10% annual volume growth.

Manufacturing Operations Facilities Management Process Engineering QA&QC Maintenance Production Planning Capital Projects Continuous Improvement Cost Optimization KPI Management ISO 9001 IATF 16949 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 Talent Development

Plant Manager

Cyplus Idesa

Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Managed high-hazard chemical operations, eliminating by-product generation to reduce annual operating costs by USD 2M and increasing production volume by 5%.

Facilities Management Manufacturing Operations Maintenance Quality Plant Equipment Reliability Capital Projects TPM Autonomous Maintenance Behavioural Based Safety KPI Management OEE Improvements Process Optimization

Operations Manager

Agroquímicos Versa

Aug 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Oversaw three agrochemical, biopesticide, and seed treatment facilities, reducing workforce by 20%, increasing Toll Manufacturing sales by 170%, and reducing LTAR from 2.4 to 0.8.

Facilities Management Production Maintenance Safety Production Planning Toll Manufacturing Operational Excellence Process Optimization Continuous Improvement Safety Culture Process Safety ERP Product Costing Biopesticides

Plant Manager

Aquaquim

Jun 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Managed ethoxylation and animal nutrition plants, qualifying global customers like Colgate and SIKA, and reducing maintenance costs by 67%.

Facilities Management Production Process Engineering R&D Maintenance Quality Safety Logistics Procurement Human Resources HACCP Regulatory Compliance Continuous Improvement Qualifying Customers Product Validation master planning HPLC Cost Optimization

Production Manager

Clariant

May 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Managed production, quality, and continuous improvement for a sulfation plant, increasing monthly production volume by 19% and improving product formulations.

Production Quality Project Continuous Improvement Budget Management Cost Optimization CAPEX Lean Manufacturing Process Optimization Productivity Improvement EHS Regulatory Compliance Talent Development

Regional Supply Chain Head

Clariant

Jun 2010 - May 2014 (3 years 11 months)

Led supply chain functions across three plants, reducing inventories from CHF 13M to CHF 7M and implementing regional production planning and MRP systems.