Sebastian Giraldo Cardona
About Sebastian Giraldo Cardona
Sebastian Giraldo Cardona is a seasoned business leader and senior practitioner in Latin America, currently working at PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS by MILLIKEN. With over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, he specializes in strategic direction, policy deployment, and the implementation of excellence models, particularly TPM and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Current Role at PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS by MILLIKEN
Sebastian Giraldo Cardona serves as the Business Leader for Latin America and Senior Practitioner at PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS by MILLIKEN since 2014. In this role, he supports leadership teams in strategic direction and policy deployment. He focuses on ensuring the consistent implementation of excellence models across various sectors. His responsibilities include facilitating the implementation of Total Productive Management (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing methodologies, aimed at reducing losses and achieving financial results.
Previous Experience at Meals de Colombia S.A.S
Sebastian Giraldo Cardona worked at Meals de Colombia S.A.S in various capacities from 2004 to 2013. He initially served as Jefe de Mantenimiento from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as Jefe TPM from 2006 to 2010. He later advanced to the position of Director de Mejora Continua from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure, he contributed to the continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, leveraging his expertise in maintenance and operational excellence.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Sebastian Giraldo Cardona holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, obtained from 1992 to 1997. He furthered his education with a postgraduate diploma in maintenance management from Universidad Industrial de Santander, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he earned an MBA with an emphasis on integrated management systems from Universidad de Viña del Mar from 2011 to 2013. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the manufacturing industry.
Expertise in Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
With over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Sebastian Giraldo Cardona has developed expertise in various methodologies, including TPM, Lean Six Sigma, and QHSE management systems. He has successfully implemented these systems across multiple sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and beverage, and plastics. His role involves conducting audits to ensure effective transfer of education and advisory services to clients, as well as developing client skills to foster long-term participation.
Professional Development and Client Engagement
Sebastian Giraldo Cardona emphasizes a systems-based thinking approach and fosters a high engagement culture among clients. He has partnered with clients across North and South America, focusing on enhancing operational performance. His work includes monitoring implementation progress against schedules and developing necessary contingency plans to meet objectives, ensuring that clients achieve their operational goals.