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Nicolas Di Pardo
Industrial Engineer
Wellington
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
President and CEO
Walters Transport Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Accountable for crafting and executing strategic marketing and sales plans, both short and long term, to drive organizational success.
- Pivotal role in ensuring seamless alignment across all company departments, effectively steering financial, human resources, transportation and logistics teams towards accomplishing of annual objectives.
- My proactive approach involves constant communication and reporting to board of directors, facilitating well-informed decision-making.
- Implemented robust financial controls to increase transparency, reduce risk, and optimize resource allocation.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Company duplicate revenue the first year and grow 35% the year after.
Managing Director
PAT Group and PAT Group USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- As a results-oriented Managing Director, I was entrusted with the development and execution of strategic marketing and sales plans on both short and long-term bases, increasing gross revenue by 10% annually. My role extended to fostering alignment and achieving annual objectives across various company departments, including financial, human resources, production, and engineering. I consistently report and update the board of directors, ensuring timely decision-making actions.
- My commitment to customer satisfaction was unwavering, as I overseed product quality and delivery timelines within the PAT Group. Building strong relationships and ensuring future business growth through a healthy partnership was a core aspect of my responsibilities.
- In anticipation of market dynamics, I was actively monitoring technology trends, analyze customer needs for future New Product Development (NPD), and assess the global market condition. Additionally, I delve into product portfolio analysis, market-specific product mix, and pricing strategy.
Being proactive was a cornerstone of my approach, taking decisive actions to address any disorders that could hinder satisfactory results. This was supported by a comprehensive analysis and dissemination of high-quality information across the entire company. - I drove M&A activities, formulating new sourcing partner strategies, negotiating exclusive supplier agreements worldwide, and exploring opportunities for company acquisitions.
- Recognizing the importance of a positive workplace, I create and sustain a conducive working environment, empowering existing talent and attracting new talent to contribute to our team's success.
As Managing Director I was responsible for delivering on commitment related specifically to:
- Marketing and Sales short and long-term objectives, 5 years NPD pipeline. Increasing sales 10% year after year. Improving product margins, pricing and mix strategy, 2% net profit every year. New market developing. Strong margin management, across the organization, guaranteeing savings to fuel the business. Reduce direct and indirect expenses using continuous improvement method.
- Technical capabilities. Identify new manufacturing tools/equipment to improve the product, reduce cost, guarantee future volume, or increase productivity. New manufacturing methods and automation. Implement continuous improvement. Establish zero-loss culture. Reduce 10% annually all scrap and time losses. Guaranty product quality and delivery time. Eliminate equipment failures by testing and stressing them before delivering to the clients.
- Financial, consolidate a financial structure to support the business and future growth. Connect with international and local entities that can support financially our projects.
- People Growth. Building Global Talent and implement effective development (IDP). Create critical staff replacement development program.
- Manufacturing site. Develop and implement HSE Master plan. Implement the CI training and culture promotional activities. Buying strategy establishing minimum inventory levels and optimum lot size. We when from buying 100% in the local market with a 60% over cost, to buy 20% in local market 80% overseas vendors and USD 450.000 annual saving. Improving delivery lead time by 38%. We stablish a new plant programming schedule, based on delivery to promise dates and inventory levels, capacity analysis.
- SAP implementation. We implemented SAP as ERM to help the company communication between departments, have accurate information to make critical decisions and reduce manufacturing losses by implementing BEAS as a more accurate planning tool.
Innovation and technology Manager
General Mills Latin America and Brazil
01.2013 - 01.2017
- As a dedicated LATAM Technology & Innovation Manager, I was entrusted with the critical responsibility of identifying and validating transformational High-Margin, High-Impact (HMM) projects across all plants in Latin America
- My role extends beyond project identification to the development of system engineers in every facility and the leadership of new technology implementation projects.
Plant Manager
General Mills Argentina
01.2006 - 01.2013
- In the role of Plant Manager, I spearhead strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs
- Following the Integrated Business Management process, I oversee Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), managing inputs and outputs to streamline operations
- My commitment to continuous improvement is evident in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Six Sigma (6σ), and lean manufacturing tools, fostering a culture of efficiency and waste reduction.
System Engineer
General Mills Argentina
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Performance Monitoring, Process Improvement, and Coordination: In the role, the primary focus is on optimizing operational efficiency and performance across various facets
- The key responsibilities include: Monitoring of Performance Indicators, Process Improvement - Bakery, Coordination of New Initiatives (HMM - Saving), MQIS (Implementation and Monitoring), Gap Analysis and Capacity Analysis, Audits - Routes and Standard Consumption Yields.
Assistant Plant Manager
General Mills Argentina
01.2004 - 01.2006
- As the Assistant Plant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the manufacturing facility
- Working closely with the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring performance indicators, managing supplier relationships, implementing cost control measures, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Argentinian Business University
Buenos Aires, Argentina 02.2002 - 12.2007
Electro-Mechanic Technician - Electro-Mechanic Technician
Institute La Salle
Buenos Aires, Argentina 02.1993 - 12.1999
Skills
Business Planning
Staff Management
Operations Oversight
Financial Management
Revenue Growth
Project Management
Process Improvement
Sales and Marketing
Strategic Planning
Employee Relations
Brand Management
Operational Excellence
Training
- Human recourses and people skills training, by General Mills, 2010
- Managing People Congress, Brazil Situational Leadership, 2011
- Finance for Non-Financials training, General Mills academy, 2007
- PMO certify, General Mills academy, Minneapolis, 2013
- SAP project leader training, 2016
- Microsoft office – Advance and Microsoft project
- HACCP certify training by General Mills academy, 2008
- GMP certify training by General Mills academy, Minneapolis, 2008
- Supply chain management, Buenos Aires, 2018
- Statistics for production scheduling, Buenos Aires, 2010
Software
Microsoft Project
SAP
Quickbooks
Timeline
President and CEO
Walters Transport Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Managing Director
PAT Group and PAT Group USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
Innovation and technology Manager
General Mills Latin America and Brazil
01.2013 - 01.2017
Plant Manager
General Mills Argentina
01.2006 - 01.2013
System Engineer
General Mills Argentina
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Plant Manager
General Mills Argentina
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Argentinian Business University
02.2002 - 12.2007
Electro-Mechanic Technician - Electro-Mechanic Technician
Institute La Salle
02.1993 - 12.1999