RICARDO GIL TORRES ROSARIO
Site Director
Juana Díaz,Puerto Rico
Summary
Exceptional executive leader with over 25 years of progressive experience in directing site operations across diverse industries. Renowned for my strategic agility and proven ability to dramatically improve site metrics, adapt to rapidly changing environments, and deliver substantial results aligned with corporate visions. My leadership philosophy combines visionary strategy with practical execution, enabling seamless transitions and milestone achievements that redefine organizational trajectories. I possess a unique blend of expertise in fostering cultures of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, making substantial impacts on profitability, efficiency, and team cohesion. As a dynamic change agent, I am adept at reshaping operations to drive growth, compliance, and competitive advantage, establishing myself as an indispensable leader in any corporate setting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Lead
ZIMMER BIOMET
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Directed site operations with a strategic focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, achieving a significant 6% year-over-year reduction in operating costs.
• Fostered a culture of “Best and Preferred Place to Work,” leading to a 14% improvement in employee engagement scores in alignment with corporate strategic pillars.
•Spearheaded the transfer of 3 major product lines to the site, increasing our VOP by $30M and boosting profitability by $2 million annually.
•Revolutionized customer service satisfaction by reducing backorders from $5M to $500K on average, through strategic end-to-end planning and forecast accuracy. Implemented capacity analysis and leveraged site capabilities and employee versatility, achieving a schedule attainment rate of over 99%.
•Championed quality management by aligning initiatives with strategic plans, achieving an outstanding record of zero FDA warning letters. - Integrated cost-saving engineers into our "Quality Begins With Me" program and quality circles, enhancing governance and operational excellence. - Achieved 99.5% in "Right First Time" performance and maintained a single-digit complaint ratio, with a global quality scorecard at 100%
•Successfully completed 100% of key position succession planning, achieving a turnover rate less than 0.20% in key positions and no more than 2% across the organization. Our focused SLT mentoring and development programs have fostered a strong commitment to career progression, significantly enhancing retention by ensuring every team member has a clear, strategic career path.
Manufacturing Director
ZIMMER BIOMET
01.2017 - 05.2022
- A proven track record of delivering hands-on leadership and direction to create a fully optimized, high performance working environment
- A strong background in utilizing an extensive set of Lean tools to drive efficiency and cost-control while directly leading Lean classes and training events
- Consistently reducing costs while driving efficiency through the development and implementation of new, lean processes
- Equipping my staff with the hands-on leadership and direction needed to support the on-time completion of production operations
- Acquiring a proven track record of ensuring complete compliance with all federal and organizational standards by leading comprehensive quality control initiatives.
Manufacturing Director
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP
01.2007 - 03.2017
- Strengthened company's business by leading implementation of non-value-added program (Value Stream Mapping)
- Accountable for planning, organizing, and controlling the manufacturing and support activities at a manufacturing facility to produce quality products on time and competitively in compliance with regulatory requirements, including overall customer satisfaction
- Responsible for all production and support operations at the facility
- Lead High volume manufacturing areas
- Plans and controls operations through a staff organization which typically includes but is not limited to Manufacturing, Budget and forecast, Finance Spending Accounts, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance
- Supervise Solutions Manufacturing Areas: Filling, Packing and Sterilization
- Manages and develops staff and strategies to maintain succession plans for the plant's management positions
- Perform financial analysis, reports and develop strategic plans to meet Manufacturing Variations, Forecast and Manufacturing indicators)
- Knowledge in plastics related
- Medical devices sterilization product quality
- GMP methods and processes in a regulated industry.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: SCIENCE CHEMISTRY -
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Skills
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive results, with a focus on motivating and inspiring others
- Strategic Planning: Proven experience in developing and executing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals
- Talent Development: Track record of developing talent within the organization to enhance skills and capabilities
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess complex situations and make informed decisions
- Team Development: Ability to build and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Engagement: Skill in engaging employees and stakeholders to drive commitment and alignment with organizational goals
- Innovation: A mindset that encourages innovation and continuous improvement to drive business growth and competitiveness
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey ideas and influence others
- Change Management: Experience in leading and managing change initiatives to drive organizational success
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and drive solutions effectively
Certification
SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION - GBLSS (BAXTER BUSINESS EXCELLENCE GROUP)
Languages
Bilingual Spanish/English
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
Recognize by the AIPR as a "Industrial del Sur 2022"
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Site Lead
ZIMMER BIOMET
05.2022 - 05.2024
Manufacturing Director
ZIMMER BIOMET
01.2017 - 05.2022
Manufacturing Director
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP
01.2007 - 03.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: SCIENCE CHEMISTRY -
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
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