Zobjes Lares Palacios

Design and execute the strategic maintenance and infrastructure plan for a nationwide supermarket chain, aligning operational milestones with corporate objectives. Control asset inventories, operational supplies, and third-party service contracts, driving OPEX cost efficiency and high operational reliability.

Formulate and manage the annual facilities and general services budget, reducing operating expenses through the renegotiation of vendor master service agreements. Implement emergency preparedness plans, occupational health and safety standards, and environmental risk mitigation procedures across all business units.

Designed and implemented a corporate maintenance management system, achieving a 38% increase in commercial property availability and a 27% increase in industrial equipment availability. Supervised and audited third-party service and maintenance contracts, ensuring strict compliance with scope, timeline, and budget allocations.

Led infrastructure modernization and engineering overhaul projects, successfully restoring 16% of total facility capacity (108 guest rooms) to active service. Monitored industrial energy consumption, audited procurement bids, and managed spare parts inventory and technical purchasing budgets.

Planned and executed preventive and corrective maintenance strategies on production lines, reducing unscheduled downtime by 35% and boosting monthly output by 16%. Formulated and managed Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) investment projects, presenting key operational metrics directly to North LatAm Regional Management.

Served as Lead Project Engineer for plant automation and modernization, scaling monthly output from 6M to 14M units. Formulated Annual Operating Plans (AOP), project budgets, and implemented Quality Management Systems (QMS) complete with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Pursued a Master of Science in Maintenance and Infrastructure Management from 2007 to 2010.