Luis Mejia

Technical Manager @ Tasman Leathers of New Zealand

About

•In depth subject knowledge of leather production processes from Beam-house to Finishing for shoes, car seat and steering wheel automotive leather. I'm a 4th generation Tanner, practical industrial experience and analytical development. I also have broad expertise in customer service and technical/chemical product support.

Country

United States

City

Rochester

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Presentations, Customer Requirements, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Reporting Requirements, Key Performance Indicators, Stakeholder Engagement, Industry standards, Creative Problem Solving, Launches, Project Leadership, Product Development, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Chemical Manufacturing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Development, Communication, Management

Experience

Technical Manager

Tasman Leathers of New Zealand

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

New Zealand

Process Manager

JBS USA

2024-8 - 2025-4 · 9 mos

United States

Director of Tecnology and Inovation

Mingxing Autoleather

2024-2 - 2024-8 · 7 mos

China

PD Wet End Manager

Eagle Ottawa

2021-7 - 2024-2 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Michigan, United States

Sr. Director Global Sales, S.B. Foot

Red Wing Shoe Co.

2020-2 - 2022-3 · 2 yrs 2 mos

United States

Director Leather Technology

Red Wing Shoe Co.

2014-11 - 2020-2 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Red Wing, Minnesota, United States

Sales and Production Management

Tannin Corporation

2009-1 - 2014-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

NAFTA, USA and Mexico.

Senior Sales Representative / Business Leader

Soluciones Sustentables BASF México

2004-1 - 2009-11 · 5 yrs 11 mos

NAFTA, USA and Mexico.

Production Manager

Curtidos Modernos S.A. de C.V.

2002-1 - 2004-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

León, Guanajuato, Mexico

Production Manager

Curtidos Mejia L.

1992-1 - 2002-1 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Education

Universidad de Guadalajara

Chemistry

1987-1 - 1991-12 · 5 yrs

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Business

2007-1 - 2008-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

•Planning and Strategic Vision •Financial and Commercial Vision •Leadership and Couching •Effective Communication and Feedback •Human Recourse Management and Talent Retention •Priorities Organization •Performance Management Indicators •High Impact and Effective Presentations •Conflict Management •Business Administration •Value tree management •How express myself at public presentations.