Miguel Arredondo
Whether its time to start operations in Mexico, shape up a problem operation or an acquisition target, I can work with your team to make sure you get the best performance possible out of your own operations or align a competitive supplier base.
25+ years in Manufacturing.
Automotive (12), Consumer, Industrial, Electric-Electronic .
12+ years in Automotive.
12+ years at the Director / GM Level.
Operations Turnaround & Interventions
Are your operations up to par in this new highly competitive environment?
Do you want to assess an acquisition target? Are you looking sell or consolidate?
Nearshoring & Transfers
How would you take advantage of this macro trend?
Mexico Supply Chain
Development & Management
Develop a Supply Base or your whole Value Chain in Mexico?
Work with a Mexico-based Purchasing Office that works for you, not a Broker?
Plant Start-Up
Are you considering setting up shop in Mexico?
What scope works best for you?
My Services
How I can help
First Call is Free!
Let's find out if my experience and skills fit your needs.
Chances are, if I'm not the right person, I can point you to him/her.
Subject Matter Expert
Pick my brain for help on your questions related to Mexico Manufacturing and projects, including reports, support during Customer meetings and for publications and other content.
Usually remote and by the hour, can quote on-site and/or by project.
Operations Strategy Workshop
On-Site partipaction, usually in Workshop format, to help incorporate Operational Excellence initiatives and tools into the Budget Prep Process or during Strategy sessions.
Helps "bake-in" the -how- to achieve KPIs and Budget goals from the start, while team participation increases ownership.
On-Site Operations Assessment
3-5 days on-site deep-dive to evaluate your plant's operating system and true performance, using a proven Methodology based on Lean-6 Sigma tools.
At the end, you will receive a general Roadmap and Action Plan for your Team to implement. We can then discuss how much support I can help provide going forward to ensure a successful implementation.
Investment depends on project scope.
Transition Operations Leadership, Staffing
Just like in an ER environment vs post-op care, the professional and personal profiles required to successfully execute during an inflection point are very different from those required to manage day-to-day operations once the organization is stable.
Acting Plant Manager or as external support for your team, under a fixed frequency for as long as it is needed.
Reconfigure key team functions, ensure the right people are in the right seats.
From full-time acting roles to coaching, support.
Ideal to follow-up on Action Plans set up after and Assessment or Workshop.
Supply Chain Development, Localization
Localization, nearshoring, from small components to custom ones to complete retail-ready contract production.
I can help you build a Direct relationship with your Supply Base. integrate your system with an experienced local Purchasing Office that acts as an extension of your operations.
Align Problem Suppliers, transition to alternatives (re-sourcing), Optimization.
Projects & Assignments
Key Recent Experience
Subject Matter Expert Operations and Supply Chain Consulting
Assessment, Development. RFQ Assistance in Mexico and the US.
Remote & Onsite Freelance Consulting, surveys, follow-up reports and feedback for Kearney, Kuduma, IPS Services, others.
Tijuana (´15): On-site Operations Assessment at an acquisition target for a Customized D2C Sportswear Manufacturer; follow-up roadmap to improve operational performance (Cost & Lead-Time to Customer Orders) and support growth plan.
Miami FL (’12): Implemented ERP with Materials Manager, prioritized Production Planning and Scheduling, improving machine utilization; and eliminating past-due backlog at an Engineered Plastic Components Manufacturer.
Sr Operations Consultant at Ambe Engineering
Bajío: Operational and System Assessment at Automotive Electric Motor Tier 1. ID’d Cost Reductions
Mexico City: Operational Assessment at Truck Fuel Tank Manufacturer. Identified Process, Cost Reduction Opportunities.
Saltillo: Heavy Truck Fluid Transfer Tier 1 Supply Chain issues, lacking standard work and frequent quality escapes. Traced to weak APQP and a poorly executed US transfer. Assisted on OEM Audit, recommended and helped with Corrective Actions.
Plant Start-Up Roles
2019: ISGO Manufacturing: Puebla Plant Start-Up in new building, incluidng VW production approval.
2017: Norma Group: Second Building, starting Injection aMolding and Extrusion processes + 3D-printed on-site gage manufacturing.
2016: MMI Engineered Soultions. First new plant, first international unit. Green Field to Shipping approved product in 11 months.
2006: Perlos / LOM: Receive BTS building, trasnfer, install and validate Injection Molding ( 100 cells), Painting (2 high-speed lines) and Assembly Semi-Automated cells.
Operations Turnaround Roles
2019: ISGO Manufacturing: Puebla Plant Start-Up in new building, incluidng VW production approval.
2017: Norma Group: Second Building, starting Injection aMolding and Extrusion processes + 3D-printed on-site gage manufacturing.
2016: MMI Engineered Soultions. First new plant, first international unit. Green Field to Shipping approved product in 11 months.
2006: Perlos / LOM: Receive BTS building, trasnfer, install and validate Injection Molding ( 100 cells), Painting (2 high-speed lines) and Assembly Semi-Automated cells.
About me
Miguel Arredondo
With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing operations and project management, I help global companies in the automotive, consumer, electric-electronic, and industrial segments achieve excellence and efficiency in their nearshoring and supply chain strategies.I have worked for American, Nordic, Chinese, and Mexican players in Mexico and the US, with a focus on setting up systems at inflection points in an organization's life, like starting up or turning around operations.Using Lean-6 Sigma tools, I deliver cost reduction, quality improvement, and process optimization solutions for my Clients; as well as trained senior managers and staff on best practices and methodologies.I currently provide subject matter expertise, assessment, development, and RFQ assistance on various projects; including on-site operations assessments, roadmaps, implementing production planning systems and achieving $800K+ in cost recovery for a manufacturing company in Mexico.
