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Fernando F. — Senior Operations Director from Argentina

Fernando F.

Senior Operations Director

Argentina 6+ years
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Fernando J., a seasoned executive with over 28 years of distinguished leadership in operations, supply chain, and organizational transformation, has made significant strides in the automotive and manufacturing industries. His career, largely spent at Volkswagen Argentina, saw him rise from operational roles to become an Executive Category 29, overseeing logistics planning with strategic responsibilities for key projects like Amarok, Suran, and Taos. His corporate expertise was further demonstrated when he became the Operations and Strategy Manager at a leading aluminum carpentry firm, driving cultural change and business expansion. His experience includes the design of supply chains, creation of greenfield warehouses, and establishment of international logistics flows. An advocate for lean methodologies and agile frameworks, he has led operational excellence projects and cultural transformations, extending businesses into new markets and developing new units. Fernando's leadership in team management and negotiation has been pivotal across multicultural environments, earning high auditor scores and global recognition within Volkswagen.

Experience

  • Operations and Strategy Manager

    Abalum – Grupo Vidrial · 2020 — Present
    Drove comprehensive cultural change from a vertical organization to a model based on area leaders with autonomy and cross-controls, fostering continuous improvement. Redesigned the organizational structure by creating departments for Installation, Technical Area, and Warehouse, separating it from Production, while repositioning Logistics as the area for quality control and processes. Implemented 5S, work cells, production triangles, visual Kanban, and agile methodologies to enhance production times and workplace atmosphere. Designed and executed the expansion to Catamarca with I-CREA, establishing a new business unit that operates autonomously from Tucumán. Led diversification into modular housing (Modulcat and Havitar) to generate strategic insights into market validation and timing. Managed rebranding efforts and integrated commercial strategy with operations.
  • Logistics Planning Supervisor for Series + SUV Project

    Volkswagen Argentina S.A. · 2018 — 2020
    Oversaw comprehensive logistics planning for the SUV Project (Taos), including the assessment of flows from satellite warehouses and the master plan for a greenfield warehouse spanning 50,000 m². Defined strategies for digital try-outs, assembled prototypes, and constructed racks to support Start of Production. Created and validated logistics costs per vehicle while strategizing packaging and batches using CKD components from the group. Conducted systematic searches for internal synergies to optimize business profit and integrate new technologies.
  • Logistics Planning Supervisor

    Volkswagen Argentina S.A. · 2017 — 2018
    Handled planning responsibilities for line feeding, supply chain from warehouse to production, sequencing center, logistics service bidding, and cost validation.
  • International Logistics Unit Manager (CKD)

    Volkswagen Argentina S.A. · 2014 — 2017
    Supervised logistics planning, served as Order Manager, ensured quality, served as Key User for SAP, and managed a logistics operation team involving 35 personnel. Achieved a score of 90 points (Green) in the VDA 6.3 logistics audit, securing the second position in Volkswagen's global ranking. Led the implementation of a local logistics operator under the VWAG platform, and negotiated with operators and unions. Established the first Training Center in a CKD of the VW Group, serving as a benchmark for the international network.
  • CKD Logistics Planning Coordinator

    Volkswagen Argentina S.A. · 2010 — 2014
    Conducted strategic planning for CKD projects aimed at new markets (SKD/MKD). Led the comprehensive development of the new CKD site, managed the Ducati warehouse, and prepared tender documents for logistics service providers while overseeing the export transfer of Suran.
  • Logistics Planning Coordinator (Amarok Project)

    Volkswagen Argentina S.A. · 2008 — 2010
    Designed and implemented the JIS Supplier Park, along with the new parts warehouse for Amarok and an external warehouse for imported parts.
  • Logistics Analyst | Special Media Designer

    Volkswagen Argentina S.A. · 2006 — 2008
    Defined supply requirements, created logistical layouts, and designed as well as optimized production packaging.
  • New Projects Coordinator – Product Design & Engineering

    IMAP S.A.I.C. · 2002 — 2006
    Coordinated product development projects for Unilever, Arcor, Ferrero, Bayer, and Roemmers, specifying product details, packaging, quality instructions, and procedural manuals.
  • Production Assistant

    Volkswagen Argentina S.A. · 1995 — 2002
    Controlled statistical processes, implemented ISO standards, and participated in manufacturing efforts.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Industrial Designer
    Universidad ORT Argentina
  • Industrial Engineering
    Universidad Tecnológica Nacional

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