Abraham Lara
About Abraham Lara
Abraham Lara serves as the Director of Field Services for the Americas at Apeel, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in operations management and process improvement, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Earthrise Nutritionals, SunTree Snack Foods, and Honeywell.
Current Role at Apeel
Abraham Lara serves as the Director of Field Services for the Americas at Apeel. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in California, United States. In this role, he focuses on overseeing field operations and implementing strategies to enhance service delivery across the region.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Prior to his current role, Abraham Lara worked in various operations management positions. He was the Production Manager at Earthrise Nutritionals from 2017 to 2019, and the Sr. Operations Manager at SunTree Snack Foods for 10 months in 2020. He also served as Operations Manager at Sun Orchard Juicery for 10 months in 2019 to 2020, contributing to operational efficiency in each organization.
Engineering and Project Management Background
Abraham has a robust background in engineering and project management. He worked as an Engineering Coordinator at Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America from 1998 to 2005. He also held roles as a Sr. Project and Manufacturing Engineer at Schlage Ingersoll Rand and as an NPI & Project Leader at Honeywell, where he focused on project execution and process improvements.
Educational Qualifications
Abraham Lara has a strong educational foundation in engineering and management. He studied Industrial Engineering at CETYS Universidad, where he achieved a Post Degree. He also earned a Micro Master in Project Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Additionally, he holds an Engineer's degree in Electronics Engineering from ITM.
Expertise in Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
Abraham possesses expertise in lean six sigma methodologies, which he applies to enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement within organizations. His experience includes creating value through lean practices and developing high-performance teams in manufacturing and continuous improvement sectors.