Javier Delgado

Javier Delgado

Plant Manager @ Horse Powertrain

About

Operations executive with 20+ years of global experience leading complex industrial operations across Central America, Italy, Argentina, and Brazil. Currently responsible for foundry, machining, assembly, logistics, maintenance, and performance improvement within the automotive powertrain industry, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people. Recognized for leading operations through crisis scenarios and stretch targets, developing strong leadership pipelines, and driving lean productivity improvements with measurable impact. Deep experience implementing World-Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles in high-pressure, unionized, and technically demanding environments. Multilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian) with a strong multicultural background. I operate best in roles with real ownership, execution accountability, and scale, transforming industrial systems into stable, high-performing operations through discipline, people development, and operational rigor.

Country

Brazil

City

Curitiba

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Administração, Compra de suprimentos, Recursos humanos (RH), Metodologia OKR, Engenharia de custos, Coaching, Quality Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Negotiation, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Training, Production Management, Team Building

Experience

Horse Powertrain

Plant Manager

Horse Powertrain

LinkedIn
2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Nidec Global Appliance

Plant Manager

Nidec Global Appliance

LinkedIn
2022-6 - 2024-2 · 1 yr 9 mos

Joinville e Região, Brasil

Led a large-scale manufacturing plant, overseeing end-to-end operations, P&L management, and strategic execution. Implemented lean manufacturing and WCM methodologies to improve safety, quality, and productivity. Led a team of 5 managers and 1200+ employees. • Enhanced operational efficiency through process standardization, reducing waste and downtime. • Drove cultural transformation, fostering engagement and accountability at all levels. • Ensured compliance with regulatory and industry standards, maintaining excellence in audits and certifications.

Nidec Global Appliance

Quality, Engineering & EHS Senior Manager

Nidec Global Appliance

LinkedIn
2021-11 - 2022-6 · 8 mos

Joinville e Região, Brasil

Managed quality assurance, engineering, and environment, health & safety (EHS) functions to elevate manufacturing standards. Led a team of 5 managers and 200+ engineers and technicians. • Reduced workplace incidents through robust safety programs and proactive risk management. • Optimized production quality, implementing advanced control systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Nidec Global Appliance

Quality & EHS Senior Manager

Nidec Global Appliance

LinkedIn
2019-12 - 2021-11 · 2 yrs

Joinville e Região, Brasil

I am tasked with defining and promoting a quality, health, safety and environmental responsible mindset across Nidec Global Appliance Brazil sites. I am responsible for managing all Quality and EHSS functions, working with cross-departmental leadership to deliver high quality products in compliance with safety and environmental benchmarks. Establish and maintain a integrated system to ensure that company’s facilities, equipment, personnel, methods, processes, and procedures conform to both internal guidelines and regulatory standards.

Nidec Global Appliance

Quality Senior Manager

Nidec Global Appliance

LinkedIn
2016-8 - 2019-11 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Joinville e Região, Brasil

Responsible for Brazil Operation Quality areas including Customer's, Manufacturing and Supplier’s quality. Responsible for World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Quality Control (QC) Pillar implementation. Lead quality team, 4 managers and 150+ analyst and engineers

IVECO

Quality Multi-Site Manager

IVECO

LinkedIn
2015-6 - 2016-7 · 1 yr 2 mos

Belo Horizonte Area, Brazil

Lead teams from 3 independent manufacturing plants to assure the product and process quality in the CNH Industrial site (Iveco Truck/Bus, FPT Engine and Iveco Defense Vehicles manufacturing plants). Responsible to plan, promote and control quality system standards. WCM QC Pillar Leader.

IVECO

Logistics Operations Manager

IVECO

LinkedIn
2014-3 - 2015-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

Belo Horizonte Area, Brazil

Manage the logistics operations in a light, medium and heavy trucks manufacturing plant. Responsible for the plant logistics flow processes and management system. Strong leadership and development of the logistics team of 6 leaders and more than 250 workers. WCM ENV Pillar Leader.

IVECO

Manufacturing Manager

IVECO

LinkedIn
2010-5 - 2014-2 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Argentina

Manage all the manufacturing operation processes of a medium and heavy truck manufacturing plant within a highly unionized environment. Responsible for the diffusion, application and control of World Class Manufacturing /Lean Manufacturing implementation. Leadershio of the manufacturing team of 8 leaders and more than 450 operators. WCM WO Pillar Leader.

Sealed Air Corporation

Regional Sales Executive

Sealed Air Corporation

LinkedIn
2009-9 - 2010-4 · 8 mos

Guatemala

Sales executive for Honduras and El Salvador areas for a global manufacturer of food packaging and protective packaging solutions. Responsible for the account management and client relations and development while focusing in cost reduction projects for products and process thru packaging solutions.

IVECO

World Class Manufacturing WCM Specialist

IVECO

LinkedIn
2008-3 - 2009-2 · 1 yr

Italy

Specialist in World Class Manufacturing methodology. Responsible to deploy WCM methodology within a light truck production line.

Montacargas de Guatemala

General Manager / Co-funder

Montacargas de Guatemala

LinkedIn
2006-2 - 2007-10 · 1 yr 9 mos

Guatemala

Start-up business development and management. Design the organization’s structure, start up and management for the new company specialized on rent and sale of material handling and storage equipment.

Sistemas y Proyectos

Plant Operations Manager

Sistemas y Proyectos

LinkedIn
2004-11 - 2006-1 · 1 yr 3 mos

Guatemala

Managed all operations in a storage rack manufacturing plant, optimizing production and logistics.

Education

Politecnico di Torino

Politecnico di Torino

LinkedIn

Manufacturing

2007 - 2008 · 1 yr
MBA USP/Esalq

MBA USP/Esalq

LinkedIn

Project Management

2023 - 2025 · 2 yrs
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

LinkedIn

Business Administration

2007 - 2008 · 1 yr
Universidad Galileo

Universidad Galileo

LinkedIn

Quality / ISO

2005 - 2006 · 1 yr
Universidad Galileo

Universidad Galileo

LinkedIn

Engineering

2002 - 2005 · 3 yrs

Javier Delgado's Contact Information

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