Ismael Higareda

Background

About Ismael Higareda

I create work systems that unleash human & organizational potential by powerfully coupling leadership & talent in a culture of innovation for sustainable management, mitigating VUCA & predicting the flow of profit, enthusiasm, growth & stakeholders value. Results-driven strategic partner eager to support your corporation with proven expertise in “emotional intelligence” – Lean transformation & strategy planning to maximize profitability with a solid foundation and sustainable systemic operating systems, where true ownership & social/ethical responsibility combine to provide a holistic-long term sustainability for your CAREER PROFILE AND SKILLS SUMMARY Over 30 years of US-Mexico Industry strategic management experience. Chemical & Engineering Systems BS degree (1982) ITESM (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey) Master degree in Operations Research (1984) ITESM Fully bilingual in Spanish (native language) “Hands on” expertise in production/service execution. Strategic management, deployment & successful implementation/improvement of Lean transformation with clear deliverables. Lean Sigma transformation experienced, with improvements on the bottom line results (EBIT) including all end to end supply chain management. Deliver exceptional customer service and attainment of organizational objectives Ability to consistently achieve predictable exceptional and stringent objectives aligned with executive corporate strategies. Effectively interact with diverse groups at all levels from truly tactical at operator level on the floor cells/services to strategic mentoring & resilience Well-organized multi-task with strong detail orientation, results driven, often looked to as “floor leader”, having always had buy-in from the production/service operators. Implementing initiatives Great Place to Work, ODS, Agenda de desarrollo sostenible, etc STATUS: Able to work in Mexico and USA and to travel. Mexican Delegation Coordinator