Ana Maria Lazo

Plant Director and General Manager @ Grünenthal Group

About

Peruvian Professional, starting to enjoy life with new purposes. Expert in Operations and Supply Chain. Currently based in Ecuador with extensive experience leading a Pharmaceutical Plant. Also experienced as General Manager and legal representative, creating and maintaining relationship with government, institutions and clients.

Country

Ecuador

City

Quito

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Supply Chain, Change Management, Logistics, Production, Strategy, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Prcurement, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Management, Negotiation

Experience

Plant Director and General Manager

Grünenthal Group

2009-4 - 2026-1 · 16 yrs 10 mos

Ecuador

In charge of 270 employees in matrix organization, including Production, Quality Control/Assurance, Development, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, Finance and Admin, Human Resources; and responsible for the sales and results of the Plant. Reports to the Head of Global Manufacturing based in Germany. Since the plant is an independent legal entity, also appointed as General Manager and Legal representative of the company, representing the company with government and institutions. Responsible also for the sales of manufacturing services and the PnL of the company. The plant obtained local and international certifications in GMP (European Certification, ANVISA, INVIMA, etc.) as well as in EHS (OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001). In addition, responsible for the plants in Colombia (120 FTE), Mexico (25 FTE) and Brazil until they were divested.

Supply Chain Head for Central & South America

Grünenthal Group

2005-10 - 2009-3 · 3 yrs 6 mos

In charge of the demand management, planning and procurement for 5 countries in South America and 8 countries in Central America, as well as the product supply to all the subsidiaries in Latin America, including definition and control of inventory policies.