Victor Soledad

Background

About Victor Soledad

Driving Operational Excellence in Mechanical Engineering & Project Management I am a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer and Project Management professional with a proven track record in complex industrial and manufacturing environments. My career is defined by a deep technical expertise and a consistent ability to lead teams, implement advanced productivity systems, and successfully transition R&D initiatives into high-functioning production lines. Current Focus: Service Management & Coding/Labeling Systems Since October 2011, I have served as a Service Manager in Montreal, Canada, at Redemac, where my focus is on ensuring peak performance and reliability of industrial coding and labeling equipment. My hands-on technical expertise covers a range of critical systems, including: • Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) • Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) • Labelers I have extensive experience with equipment from leading brands such as Leibinger, Sojet, Intermac, Evolabel, and Altech. Global Project & Manufacturing Leadership Prior to my move to Canada, I held key leadership roles managing projects and operations across Venezuela, demonstrating global expertise in niche industrial fields: • Industrial Systems & Manufacturing: Niche expertise in water treatment (water pumps, hydropneumatic systems, sewage plants), carbon product manufacturing (carbon brushes, special carbons), and production lines (plastic injection). • Process Optimization: Successfully directed new manufacturing lines using Kaizen and Kanban principles, resulting in direct improvements to productivity and cost control. I am proficient in leveraging ERP and MRP II software (including MAPICS) to optimize operations. My background includes leadership roles at companies such as Equipos y Sistemas Hidrocaven (Project Manager, water treatment), Ticino de Venezuela (Industrial Director, interfacing with BTicino/Legrand), and Grafitos y Carbones de Venezuela (Technical Manager, interfacing with St. Marys Carbons). Education: M.S. in Real Estate Appraisal (Metropolitan University), M.S. Advanced Studies in Mechanical Engineering (Central University of Venezuela), B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Metropolitan University). I am passionate about applying technical knowledge to solve critical business challenges and deliver sustainable operational efficiency.