Project Management, Nearshoring, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Site Relocation, Transition Management, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Processes Improvement, and Supplier Surveillance
I worked with Hugo during June, 2005 through May, 2006 to evaluate and develop a machining supply chain for defense and aerospace components used in our products. Hugo performed a leadership role in evaluating and defining the manufacturing process requirements of the technical data packages of our machined part product families and successfully matching these requirements with the capabilities of suppliers in the Monterrey Area of Mexico. His demonstrated skills in process engineering, problem solving, negotiation in a cross-cultural environment, business planning and project management were critical in the successful establishment of our supply chain in this part of Mexico during this time period. If you have an opportunity to work with Hugo, don't pass it up!
Hugo is the kind of person that rapidly gets involved, comes up with alternatives and solutions, always has a positive "can do" attitude, and delivers on commitments. After GE, I re-met with him in Dal-Tile Mexico in 2010, hours after hurricane Alex flooded our 6 manufacturing facilities. To assist us, in a matter of a few days, he assembled a team of more than 50 industrial electricians and provided decontamination services to restore all of our electrical control panels, PLCs, and machinery. He completed the job in 12 weeks, when we had forecasted 6 months for completion, and rapidly brought us back into production - our manufacturing facilities ran 24/7/363. Hugo is a multifunctional and multitasking team player that one can definitely rely on.
I first worked with Hugo when he was leading the Mexico International Procurement Office for Honeywell. His strengths in project management and communications combined with his technical knowledge were key to the success that we enjoyed finding and qualifying the sources that we needed to grow in-country spend by 35% in one year. Now in my consulting practice, he is my go-to guy in Mexico for sourcing
It's rare that you come across standout talent like Hugo Villarreal. His ability to juggle multiple projects was unlike any I've seen before and made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team in GE.
No matter how tense a negotiation got, Hugo made sure everyone left with a comfortable agreement. He would be an asset in any project he decides to participate in.
Hugo was a pleasure to have on the team - he delivered tremendous value by identifying and onboarding local sources for a wide variety of materials. He aggressively pursued each opportunity - and delivered. He successfully managed supplier relationships in Mexico and other parts of the world as part of my team. He also managed part of the team locally in Monterrey
Hugo has proven to be a resilient professional with the right attitude in critical situations. He is a Team Player and mentor. His experience and approach help his customers and their suppliers as he promotes change and the right strategies. Certainly an expert with proven strategic technics. I have the best recommendations for Hugo. A pleasure working with him.
I worked with Hugo for several years at GE. Hugo was responsible for supplier identification and development in Mexico. He was very effective. He developed multiple sources resulting in 30-40% cost reductions and dramatic extension in payment terms. Hugo drove RPPM levels to double digit levels. Given opportunity, I would engage Hugo without hesitation