
Luis Antonio Serrano Rosales
Director of Engineering & Industrial Operations @ IUSA
About
E x e c u t i v e P r o f i l e Industrial Operations & CAPEX Executive with 25+ years leading large-scale manufacturing transformation across multi-site environments (40+ plants), delivering double-digit cost reduction, capacity expansion, and operational scalability. Proven ability to lead end-to-end industrialization of new products and processes—from technical feasibility and supplier selection to installation, ramp-up stabilization, and OEE optimization—ensuring sustainable performance and margin improvement. C o r e C o m p e t e n c i e s Industrial Operations & Manufacturing Leader with proven ability to scale multi-site operations (40+ plants), manage $15M+ CAPEX portfolios, and drive structural cost optimization (-10%) and workforce efficiency (-30%) through end-to-end industrialization and Lean transformation. Core expertise includes:Multi-Site Manufacturing Strategy & GovernanceCAPEX Allocation & ROI OptimizationEnd-to-End Industrialization & Ramp-Up ExecutionOperational Excellence (OEE, Cpk, Lean)Workforce & Cost Structure RedesignSupplier Strategy & Technical SourcingDigital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Mexico
México
Automotive
Auditing, Business Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Management, Change Management, AutoCAD, Analytical Skills, Team Management, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality System, Engineering Management, Problem Solving, Quality Control, Multilingual, Production Management, Production Efficiency, Team Building, ISO Standards, Total Quality Management (TQM)
Experience

Director of Engineering & Industrial Operations
Toluca, MEX
Lead corporate engineering and industrial operations strategy across 40+ manufacturing facilities in Mexico, managing a $15M CAPEX portfolio and supporting 1,200+ employees. • Reduced cost of poor quality by 65% and external PPM by 80% • Reduced manufacturing costs by 10% while optimizing workforce structure by 30% • Designed energy optimization system reducing consumption by 15% with 2-year ROI • Directed full lifecycle industrialization ensuring rate attainment and business case execution • Strengthened supplier development and cost competitiveness

Engineering Manager
GILL INDUSTRIES | LEAR CORPORATION
Naucalpan de Juárez y alrededores, México
Directed engineering strategy for new automotive program launches within Tier-1 manufacturing environment. • Accelerated Lean deployment for T1XX Seats Assemblies, delivering implementation in 3 months (vs. 6 planned) • Improved Cpk and OEE performance, reducing downtime and process variation • Achieved 12% workforce optimization and 13% budget savings • Increased productivity by 13% and PTI by 8%

Manufacturing Manager
ACEROS CUATRO CAMINOS | PROLAMSA
Tepeji del Río, Hidalgo
Delivered large-scale operational turnaround through automation and Lean transformation in high-volume automotive manufacturing. • Designed and deployed automation strategy reducing workforce by 46% while increasing capacity by 25% • Reduced material costs by 10% and external PPM by 80% • Reduced cost of poor quality by 65% through Lean Six Sigma • Secured new GM business (200K belts/year), improving ROE by 7% • Led TS16949 audit programs

Operations Manager
ELASTICINTAS TERESITA Textile Industry
Naucalpan de Juárez, MEX
Directed full manufacturing operations, overseeing production, maintenance, quality, R&D, and raw material management. • Strengthened On-Time Delivery performance through structural optimization of scheduling, changeover strategy, and production sequencing, reducing backorders and improving capacity utilization • Led accelerated Lean transformation, reducing workforce by 50% and operating budget by 19% while increasing productivity by 80% and PTI by 8% • Executed strategic cost and market positioning initiatives (Porter & SWOT frameworks), reducing operating costs by 20%, increasing sales by 30%, and improving net profit by 28%

Manufacturing and Production Manager
GATES DE MEXICO
Toluca, MEX
Delivered large-scale operational turnaround through automation strategy and Lean transformation in high-volume automotive manufacturing. • Designed and deployed in-house automation, reducing workforce by 46% while increasing installed capacity by 25% • Reduced cost of poor quality by 65% and external PPM by 80% through Lean Six Sigma deployment • Reduced material costs by 10% and strengthened process stability • Secured new GM program (200K belts/year), improving ROE by 7% • Led TS16949 audit governance and continuous improvement strategy

Maintenance Leader
Servicios Tecnicos de Extrusión | Dekormex
Toluca, MEX
Strengthened equipment availability and operational stability through data-driven OEE governance and structured TPM deployment. • Implemented Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) ahead of schedule, reducing corrective maintenance by 25% and maintenance-related expenses by 15%, increasing OEE by 10% with 50% workforce optimization and 25% budget savings • Designed and deployed energy optimization system, reducing energy consumption by 15% and operating expenses by 7%, achieving 2-year investment payback

Project and Maintenance Engineer
Bimbo, S. A. de C. V. | Barcel
Naucalpan de Juárez, MEX
Led equipment selection, buy-off, installation, and ramp-up for new product and process launches, expanding SKU portfolio and accelerating time-to-market through structured quality planning (APQP), capacity validation (run-at-rate), and PPAP governance. • Delivered plant redesign and layout optimization (AutoCAD, LINDO), installing two new production lines with 20% workforce optimization, increasing installed capacity by 15% and productivity by 20% • Standardized maintenance operations through structured work routines (STW), reducing maintenance workforce by 32% and budget by 25%, lowering maintenance costs by 15%
Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a Specialization in Finance
• Organization management in a holistic manner through skills such as Communication management, Human resource management, Project management, Leadership, Management change, Intrapreneurship, Information and Operations Technology, Accounting, Finance, International Business, and Marketing. • Specialization in Operations and Finance

Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering with a Specialization in Manufacturing Systems
• Leader on Optimization Projects for Productivity and Quality at Manufacturing cells in Automotive sector in advanced for my thesis on TPM • Specialization on Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
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