Elmer Neftali Villanueva

More than 10 years’ experience in the area, coordinating each stage of the process to achieve results consistent with costumer’s requirements, company objectives and manufacturing work plan.

Solid track record in optimization and management of industrial processes; combining design and costs, working to preserve our environment.

Chemical Engineer specialized as production manager with experience to elaborate and execute strategic company objectives and plant needs based on annual sales forecast, supply chain planning, production planning, product quality improvements and personnel management.

TORRECID MEXICO SA DE CV | 10/2008 – actualidad 

Production Manager 

• Responsible to manage the operation of the manufacturing process of Ceramic Glaze achieving results leading the teams of process, maintenance, supply planning, production planning, product quality and customer service.
• In charge of developing the QMS that leads to the Quality department strategy for continuous improvement, pursuant to client specifications and in line with best practices and supported by ‘Balanced Scorecard’ tools.
• Core Tool Management. / Implementation of APQP tools for PPAP manufacturing.
• Implementation and monitoring of standardization and KPI procedures of the area. 
• Proposal and development of projects for meeting objectives.
• Guaranteed the productivity of production lines.
• Compliance before regulatory bodies, as well as reception of on-site Audits by clients.

TORRECID MEXICO SA DE CV | 03/2003 – 09/2008

Kiln Manager

• Responsible manufacturing process, team, raw material and production planning and quality results of the Ceramic frit Production with kilns melting process.
• Control of cost. / Control & development of personnel.
• Daily management of the production line / Continual improvement.
• Kaizen elements / Ergonomic analyses / Process standardization.
• Core Tool Management / Implementation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) tools for the preparation of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). / Successful implementation of 5S.

• 2022 – Present Certified Business Management. Tecnologico de Monterrey.
• 1998 – 2002  Chemical Engineer (Degree by honour role) Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Cd. Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, N. L. 2002 Chemical Engineer Faculty of chemical Science UANL first place Generation 1998 – 2002
• 1994 – 1996  Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics Corozal Junior College. San Andres, Corozal District, Belize, C. A.