Javier Vargas
About Javier Vargas
Javier Vargas is the Production Department Manager at Boston Scientific in Costa Rica, with extensive experience in the medical industry and a strong background in manufacturing process improvement and operational excellence.
Title and Role
Javier Vargas serves as the Production Department Manager at Boston Scientific. He has been in this role since 2019 and is currently based in Costa Rica. His responsibilities include overseeing production operations, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Experience at Boston Scientific
Javier Vargas has had a long-standing career at Boston Scientific, spanning multiple roles and countries. He first joined the company in 2011 as an Ingeniero Industrial in Costa Rica, a position he held for 9 months. He was then promoted to Supervisor de Produccion, a role he executed for 7 years. In 2018, he transitioned to Boston Scientific Kerkrade in the Netherlands as an OPS Supervisor, a position he held for 1 year before returning to Costa Rica in 2019 as the Production Department Manager.
Educational Background
Javier Vargas has a comprehensive educational background that supports his expertise in industrial and production management. He earned a Licentiate degree in Industrial Production Engineering from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. He later achieved a Master's degree in Project Management from Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional between 2017 and 2018. Additionally, he has completed specialized training, receiving a Green Belt certification.
Skills and Expertise
Javier Vargas has extensive experience in the medical industry, particularly in areas critical to production and quality management. His roles have imbued him with a strong sense of urgency and execution. He possesses significant expertise in manufacturing process improvement and operational excellence. Furthermore, he has a robust background in human resource management within the industrial sector, contributing to his ability to lead and motivate production teams effectively.