Genaro Garza
About Genaro Garza
Genaro Garza is the Category Manager for Recycled Materials at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in Monterrey, Mexico, with over 14 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, specializing in supply chain management and engineering.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Genaro Garza serves as the Category Manager for Recycled Materials LATAM at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on managing and optimizing the supply chain for recycled materials in the Latin American region. His position is based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, where he applies his extensive experience to drive initiatives that enhance sustainability and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current role, Genaro Garza worked at Tododren as the Supply Chain Manager from 2017 to 2020. He was responsible for overseeing supply chain operations, ensuring efficient logistics and inventory management. Additionally, he held the position of Maintenance, Purchasing, and Shipping Manager at Tododren from 2013 to 2016, where he managed multiple facets of the supply chain process.
Experience at Whirlpool Corporation
Genaro Garza has significant experience at Whirlpool Corporation, where he held various roles over several years. He served as Engineering Manager for eight months in 2012, and prior to that, he was the Production Superintendent Assembly Line & Lean Manufacturing Lead from 2010 to 2012. His earlier roles included Direct Materials Lead and Traffic Coordinator, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of production and materials management.
Education and Expertise
Genaro Garza studied Mechatronics Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey, completing his degree from 2001 to 2006. He is also certified as an Executive Coach, specializing in life coaching and high-performance team coaching. His educational background and coaching certification complement his professional experience, emphasizing his commitment to personal and professional growth.
Professional Skills and Focus
With over 14 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Genaro Garza has developed expertise in Production, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Material Planning, and Production Scheduling. He emphasizes responsible leadership, effective communication, and teamwork under pressure, which are integral to his professional approach. His passion for driving change spans business, social, personal, and relational contexts.