David Pujol
About David Pujol
David Pujol serves as the Regional Operations Director at Berry Global, Inc. since 2020, where he has successfully implemented a new plant in the UK and improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness by 6%. His extensive experience includes previous roles in management and operations at Closure Systems International.
Work at Berry Global
David Pujol has been serving as the Regional Operations Director at Berry Global, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he oversees operations in Tarragona, Cataluña, Spain. His responsibilities include managing the implementation of operational strategies and optimizing plant performance. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Sr. Plant Director at Berry Global from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
David Pujol studied at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, where he earned a degree in Informática, achieving the title of Ingeniero from 1992 to 1997. He furthered his education at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, completing a Postgrado in Dirección de Operaciones in 2007. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technology and operations management.
Background in Operations Management
Before joining Berry Global, David Pujol held various positions at Closure Systems International (CSI). He worked as Plant Manager for CSI Spain and CSI UK from 2014 to 2017, and previously served as Supply Chain Manager Spain from 2006 to 2008. His extensive experience in operations management includes leading projects that optimize production lines and implementing process management strategies.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
David Pujol has achieved notable improvements in operational efficiency throughout his career. At Berry Global, he successfully implemented an action plan that reduced absenteeism by 5.4% based on employee feedback. Additionally, he achieved a 6% improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) over a five-year period, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing productivity.
Plant Development and Certifications
David Pujol played a key role in designing and starting up a new plant in the UK, where he managed the recruitment process for local staff. He also led the first plant in Spain to achieve the official ISO/FSSC 22000 PAS223 certification, highlighting his focus on quality and compliance in operations. His leadership in implementing new production lines has contributed to operational excellence within the organization.