Roberto Garrido-Lecca

Led global sourcing & manufacturing strategy; delivered automated packaging platform, scaling flagship throughput. Launched regional logistics/manufacturing across Europe (5) and LATAM (3), reducing lead times. Sustained Cost of Sales, delivering operational savings and cash flow efficiencies. Institutionalized NPD governance. Compressed development cycle 13 → 8 months and expanded gross margin & boosting profitability.

Global Operations

Directed end-to-end supply chain operations across Peru, Bolivia, and the Andean Region, including warehousing, distribution, foreign trade, and customer service. Managed a cross-functional team of 7, aligning Planning, Demand, Logistics, Billing, and Customer Service to business objectives. Implemented operational improvements and regional strategies that enhanced efficiency, service levels, and supported market expansion.

Directed end-to-end plant operations for Powdered Beverages, Desserts, and Gelatin, managing a 250-operator facility across production, maintenance, and warehousing. Led a cross-functional leadership team (Production, Planning, Logistics, Quality, Finance, Purchasing, Safety) to optimize efficiency and supply chain performance. Ensured cost targets and compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 22000, OHSAS 18001, PAS 220, and BASC standards while driving operational excellence across LATAM & Caribbean markets.

Led operations across 5 regional plants for Baby & Feminine Protection, managing production, finance, and project functions to deliver P&L‑aligned execution. Standardized GMP/GAP and production controls, implemented SAP across the region, and optimized footprint by closing 3 plants to improve cost and efficiency. Partnered with Marketing and R&D to launch high‑speed diaper and feminine care lines and develop advanced material technologies, driving product innovation and regional market growth.

Directed operations and capital projects across 5 plants with 60 staff and 350 operators, overseeing production, maintenance, and supply chain. Led acquisitions and integrations of INDUSTRIAS LA REFORMA and MIMOSA plants, ensuring smooth transitions and full operational compliance. Implemented BPM/BPA and corporate culture initiatives, standardizing processes and improving operational efficiency across all facilities. Managed automation, critical equipment start-ups, and plant relocation, achieving record-time implementation without disrupting sales.

Led the Greenfield development of the Santa Clara plant, including automated hygienic paper and napkin conversion lines, with long-term master planning for future expansion. Directed a multifunctional project team of engineers, automation specialists, and infrastructure experts, managing budget, schedule, and technical compliance. Implemented first-phase project 100% on time and on budget, including the first automated fire protection system in the Andean region. Negotiated with international suppliers for new conversion lines, achieving a 23% reduction in conversion costs and operational savings through automation and packaging supplier agreements.