Tomás Gabriel Candia Balmaceda

Lead steel transformation process control and standardization across plants in Peru and Bolivia, driving continuous-improvement programs that increased OEE and productivity (e.g., +5% OEE in nail manufacturing, +10% wire-drawing speed).

Provided QA labeling and data-quality metric design for AI model training projects on a sporadic project basis.

Managed wire-drawing and finished-goods operations with ~180 staff, improving OTIF to >97% and supporting new product development to enhance international competitiveness.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to enforce operational standards and led digitalization and continuous-improvement initiatives, achieving national recognition for water and carbon footprint programs.

Led end-to-end production digitalization and served as Energy Manager for ISO 50001 EMS, implementing real-time monitoring and energy projects with audited ISO 50001 compliance and recognized carbon-footprint work.

Directed wire-drawing and finished-goods teams (~30 people), implemented production digitalization and stock-balance systems, and raised mesh OEE to 65–70% from 60% historical.

Led productivity and cost-reduction projects for nails and finished products, conducted process-control audits, and implemented updated work procedures and training to close operational gaps.

Completed Industrial Energy Manager training and certification related to energy management practices and ISO 50001 implementation.

Completed Lead Auditor training for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Completed the Smart Manufacturing professional program focused on digital manufacturing technologies and implementation.

Completed undergraduate engineering studies at Universidad de Concepción with a focus on aerospace/aeronautical engineering.