José Peñate Acevedo
About José Peñate Acevedo
José Peñate Acevedo serves as the Plant Manager at Cascades in Mississauga since 2018, bringing extensive experience in operations and management across various companies in the flexible packaging industry. He holds an MBA from York University and a B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Work at Cascades
José Peñate Acevedo has served as Plant Manager at Cascades since 2018, overseeing operations in Mississauga for six years. In this role, he has been instrumental in supplying high-end poly film for reputable brands. He has implemented servant leadership principles, focusing on empowering team members and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Before joining Cascades, José held significant positions in operations management. He worked as Operations Manager at Greenhouse Juice Co. for one year from 2014 to 2015 and at Georgia-Pacific LLC for three years from 2015 to 2018. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in managing production processes and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
José Peñate Acevedo earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from York University - Schulich School of Business, completing his studies from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the flexible packaging industry.
Background in Engineering and Project Management
José has a diverse background in engineering and project management. He began his career as a Junior Process Engineer at Woodbridge Foam Corporation in 1999. Over the years, he has held various project management roles, including positions at Kraft Foods and Imperial Tobacco, where he completed co-op placements during his studies. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later roles in operations and management.
Consulting and Process Improvement Experience
In addition to his managerial roles, José has worked as an Efficiency Consultant at Atlas CI Solutions since 2014. He has also served as a Strategy Consultant for Multimedia Nova Corporation during his MBA field study. His focus on process improvement is evident from his work as a Process Improvement Engineer at Normerica Inc. and as a Production Manager at Delta Beverages.