Jose Luis Palome Vega

Experienced Operations and Human Resources Director with 30+ years of experience managing industrial operations worldwide and launching plants in America, Europe and Asia, Proven success in operational excellence, team alignment, and strong financial performance. Distinguished by a strategic mindset, deep commitment to organizational growth, and the ability to transform operations for long-term success while maintaining a positive and motivated work environment across all levels of the organization. Multi-Plant Operations Leadership, Worldwide Plants Expansion, Relocation, Launching and Closure, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing Tools & Deployment, Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineering & Process Optimization (Operational Efficiency), Labor Union Relations, Legal, Labor and Government Compliance, Talent Development and Human Capital Management, Training Programs, CSR Initiatives, Strategic Planning and Execution, Continuous Improvement  Manufacturing Plant Relocation Management, Performance Metrics and KPI Delivery, Customer Expectations Management, Budget Achievement, Engineering Management, Profit & Loss (P&L) Compliance. Procurement and Supply Chain Management Process. Leadership Across Multicultural Teams, Deep International Experience, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Resolution, Operational Problem-Solving, Effective Communication and Negotiation, Focus on Results, Team Building, Business Acumen, Strategic Planning, Envisioning and Engaging, Decisiveness, Adaptability and Learning Mindset, Resilience and Perseverance, Ability to Inspire and Motivate.

GLOBAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR – MANAGING DIRECTOR MEXICO – HR MANAGER MEXICO                       Jun 2021 – Apr 2025

REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR AMERICAS - MANAGING DIRECTOR – HR MANAGER MÉXICO              Jan 2015 – Jun 2021

MANAGING DIRECTOR – HR MANAGER                                                                                                                             Jan 2009 – Dec 2014 

PRODUCTION MANAGER                                                          Mar 2001 – Dec 2008

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR                                                                                                                                                 Nov 1994 – Mar 2001  

Six Sigma Black Belt                                                                      Tecnológico de Monterrey                                      Aug 2013 – Oct 2013

Value Stream Mapping                                                                  Bosal Course                                                               Jan 2005 – May 2005

Supply Chain                                                                                     Bosal Course                                                               Sep 2004 – Oct 2004

Business Master Administration                                                 Bosal Course                                                               Jan 2003 – Dec 2003

Process Engineering (Control and Instrumentation)             Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro                 Nov 1996 – Nov 2003

Languages: Bilingual (English, Spanish) / Basic German