Mauricio Arias-Escandon

Director de operaciones at Calier Colombia
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Cali Metropolitan Area, CO
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Mauricio es un excelente líder y una gran persona. Es un profesional con un enfoque gerencial de alto desempeño,Inteligente y disciplinado.

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Credentials

  • Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma
    Rath & Strong
    Jun, 2006
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Calier Colombia
    • Colombia
    • Veterinary Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director de operaciones
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      Dirección de operaciones: planeación, compras, manufactura, logística, control de calidad, mantenimiento, HSE Dirección de operaciones: planeación, compras, manufactura, logística, control de calidad, mantenimiento, HSE

  • ICESI University
    • Colombia
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Professor
      • Nov 2017 - Present

      Professor at Masters in Innovation Management - Kaizen Workshop Professor at Masters in Innovation Management - Kaizen Workshop

  • Page Group
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Projects Manager
      • Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

      Logistics Projects Management - Baxter Logistics Projects Management - Baxter

  • La Vital Colombia
    • Supply Chain Manager
      • Dec 2019 - Dec 2021

      In charge of the processes of Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Technical Area, Logistics and Distribution to attend catalog and institutional sales. Among my achievements are the modernization of the logistics model, the transfer of the operation from Bogotá to Cali without detriment in the service, and the integration of 70 suppliers and more than 1000 products to the portfolio, with a new work team, reaching cost and service goals for 2X sales growth in the first year of operations. In charge of the processes of Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Technical Area, Logistics and Distribution to attend catalog and institutional sales. Among my achievements are the modernization of the logistics model, the transfer of the operation from Bogotá to Cali without detriment in the service, and the integration of 70 suppliers and more than 1000 products to the portfolio, with a new work team, reaching cost and service goals for 2X sales growth in the first year of operations.

  • Medellin Chamber of Commerce
    • Colombia
    • Executive Offices
    • Supply Chain Consultant
      • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

      Technological Extensionist in Operational Excellence assigned to the Productivity Factories program of the Medellín Chamber of Commerce, developing projects to improve productive capacity for Laboratorio Aqua, strategic planning assessment for Cher France and support in continuous improvement processes for Ambientalmente. All projects closed within the established deadlines with results exceeding the expectations. Technological Extensionist in Operational Excellence assigned to the Productivity Factories program of the Medellín Chamber of Commerce, developing projects to improve productive capacity for Laboratorio Aqua, strategic planning assessment for Cher France and support in continuous improvement processes for Ambientalmente. All projects closed within the established deadlines with results exceeding the expectations.

  • Marketing Personal
    • Spain
    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations Manager
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

      Leader of the 400-person logistics and distribution team to serve COP $ 420 billion in catalog sales and electronic commerce. Achievements: Digital transformation and automation of logistics processes, achieving a 20% reduction in costs, and a 40% improvement in order fulfillment productivity; 50% reduction in personnel accidents, due to the development of a safety culture and improvement of working conditions at the Distribution Center. Leader of the 400-person logistics and distribution team to serve COP $ 420 billion in catalog sales and electronic commerce. Achievements: Digital transformation and automation of logistics processes, achieving a 20% reduction in costs, and a 40% improvement in order fulfillment productivity; 50% reduction in personnel accidents, due to the development of a safety culture and improvement of working conditions at the Distribution Center.

  • Grupo Éxito
    • Colombia
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Logistics Sr. Director
      • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

      Heading the Distribution Centers of Grupo Éxito in Colombia, with a team of 2,200 people to meet the demand of the +600 stores throughout the country. Under my leadership, a closer directive approach to the operations of the distribution centers was achieved, and a better financial monitoring scheme for logistics management. Heading the Distribution Centers of Grupo Éxito in Colombia, with a team of 2,200 people to meet the demand of the +600 stores throughout the country. Under my leadership, a closer directive approach to the operations of the distribution centers was achieved, and a better financial monitoring scheme for logistics management.

  • Hexion Inc.
    • United States
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Manager
      • Sep 2014 - Mar 2017

      Leading the Planning, Manufacturing, Storage and Distribution processes to the US$20 m sales portfolio, with a team of 100 people in charge of a production plant, 4 warehouses and 16 transportation partners. Among my achievements are the increasing in retailers service level from 87% to 95%, recovering US$800,000 of sales loss, and the reduction of 30% in inventory levels (US$3.5 m) due to the application of Lean methodologies. Leading the Planning, Manufacturing, Storage and Distribution processes to the US$20 m sales portfolio, with a team of 100 people in charge of a production plant, 4 warehouses and 16 transportation partners. Among my achievements are the increasing in retailers service level from 87% to 95%, recovering US$800,000 of sales loss, and the reduction of 30% in inventory levels (US$3.5 m) due to the application of Lean methodologies.

  • Avon
    • Personal Care Product Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager, Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation
      • Mar 2012 - Sep 2014

      Promoted in March 2012, with the objective of implementing Lean Six Sigma in Avon Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Among my achievements are the 15% productivity growth in the distribution centers in Peru and Ecuador, with savings of US$700 k; the execution of 20 projects in Colombia to reduce costs by US$2 m and the implementation of two Lean Six Sigma waves in Avon Andino, being a pioneer in Latin America, with US$4.6 m in benefits and 100 certified people between 2013 and 2014. These results helped us to earn recognition as the best Avon Global Supply Chain operation in 2013. Show less

    • Manager, Shipping & Warehouse
      • Dec 2007 - Apr 2012

      In charge of the Distribution Center in Colombia, to attend sales for US $ 500 m in the local market and exports to different countries in Latin America. My achievements include the 25% productivity increasing in the picking & packing lines, with annual savings of US$350 k and the 100% improvement in the quality index; additionally, I participated in the development, implementation and stabilization of the new Distribution Center, globally recognized for its best practices and high technology.

  • Johnson & Johnson
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Process Excellence Leader/Manager
      • Dec 2006 - Dec 2007

      In charge of the implementation of TPM, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in the manufacturing plant, Certified Quality Auditor and member of the Quality and Industrial Safety committees. As achievements, the 20% increase in productivity in the liquid filling lines stands out, avoiding an investment of US $ 2 m due to lack of capacity. In charge of the implementation of TPM, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in the manufacturing plant, Certified Quality Auditor and member of the Quality and Industrial Safety committees. As achievements, the 20% increase in productivity in the liquid filling lines stands out, avoiding an investment of US $ 2 m due to lack of capacity.

  • Pfizer
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Right First Time Leader/Manager
      • Dec 2005 - Dec 2007

      Promoted to this management position in May 2006, in charge of the Six Sigma Black Belts / Green Belts team. During my tenure, the Cali plant had the highest growth in Green Belt projects in Latin America: 25 ongoing projects (35% of all projects in the region), with savings estimated at US $ 500k.

    • Senior Production Supervisor
      • Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

      Leader of the Liquid Filling and Packaging areas, with a team of 180 people in 8 production lines. I was recognized as the best performing leader in 2001 and 2006, for the improvements achieved in productivity, teamwork, quality and project development. We obtained the GMP Certifications from INVIMA in 2001, from ISO14000 / OHSAS18000 in 2003, from the Canadian Bureau of Health in 2005 and GMP and ISO / OHSAS recertification in 2006. I was selected to define the Strategic Planning in 2003 and 2006, also being part of the implementation and start-up of 3 filling lines. I was certified as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt through training in various operations in USA-LATAM and successful closure of 2 projects with US $ 1.2 million in benefits. Show less

  • Baxter
    • United Kingdom
    • Retail
    • Senior Production Supervisor
      • Feb 1997 - Oct 1999

      Promoted in March 1998, responsible for the fulfillment of the production plan with a team of 220 operators from 3 different areas of filling and packaging of intravenous solutions and renal therapies. Achievements: ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 Certifications of the Plant; successful launch of 4 new products, in addition to meeting the objectives proposed for the Cell in terms of Quality, Productivity, Cost, Industrial Safety and Customer Service. Promoted in March 1998, responsible for the fulfillment of the production plan with a team of 220 operators from 3 different areas of filling and packaging of intravenous solutions and renal therapies. Achievements: ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 Certifications of the Plant; successful launch of 4 new products, in addition to meeting the objectives proposed for the Cell in terms of Quality, Productivity, Cost, Industrial Safety and Customer Service.

Education

  • Universidad ICESI
    Maestría, Gestión de la Innovación
    2016 - 2017
  • Rath & Strong Consultants
    Six Sigma Black Belt, Six/Lean Sigma Projects
    2006 - 2006
  • Universidad del Valle (CO)
    Ingeniero Químico, Control estadístico de procesos
    1990 - 1996

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