Daniel Guzmán Guzmán
About Daniel Guzmán Guzmán
Daniel Guzmán Guzmán serves as the Product Integrity Director for Fashion & Home at Avon in LATAM, where he fosters a collaborative work environment to achieve shared objectives. With over 25 years of experience in the automotive and consumer goods industries, he specializes in product and process innovation, quality assurance, and industrial engineering.
Current Role at Avon
Daniel Guzmán Guzmán serves as the Product Integrity Director for Fashion & Home at Avon since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product integrity processes across the Latin America region. His leadership focuses on ensuring that products meet quality standards and align with company objectives. He has created a team-oriented and friendly work environment that fosters collaboration to achieve collective goals.
Professional Background
Daniel Guzmán has over 25 years of experience in the automotive and consumer goods industries. He has held various positions at General Motors, where he worked from 1994 to 2009 in roles related to quality assurance, industrial engineering, and supply chain management. His experience includes serving as a Senior Quality Engineer and Quality Launch Manager, where he led problem-solving initiatives during product development.
Education and Expertise
Daniel studied Industrial Engineering at Universidad Autonoma del Noreste, achieving a degree in Systems and Industrial Productivity Engineering from 1990 to 1994. He also completed a Diploma Course in Project Management at Universidad Tec Milenio in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic vision, negotiation, and assertive communication, which are essential in his current and past roles.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Operations
Before joining Avon, Daniel worked at URREA: Tecnología para Vivir el Agua as Senior Manager of Engineering Operations from 2010 to 2018. He led product and manufacturing process innovations during his tenure. Additionally, he briefly worked at Industria Diseñadora de Autopartes as OEM Automotive Projects & New Product Introduction Manager in 2019. His roles have consistently focused on increasing margin incomes, reducing production costs, and improving process efficiencies.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Daniel is recognized for his ability to lead projects from concept design to production launches. He employs methodologies such as Lean, Core Tools, and Design Thinking to drive innovation and continuous improvement. His strong skills in strategic vision and negotiation contribute to his effectiveness in managing teams and achieving project objectives.