Luis Cavazos
About Luis Cavazos
Luis Cavazos is the MES Corp. Manager at Navistar Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and operations management, having held various roles at Navistar and Ternium.
Work at Navistar
Luis Cavazos has held multiple roles at Navistar Inc. He began his tenure as a Manufacturing Coordinator from 1997 to 2001, followed by a position as Product Launch Manager from 2001 to 2003. He then served as Manufacturing Manager from 2003 to 2015, overseeing manufacturing operations for 12 years. After this, he transitioned to the role of Operations Manager, where he worked from 2015 to 2020. Since 2020, he has been serving as the MES Corp. Manager, focusing on manufacturing execution systems.
Education and Expertise
Luis Cavazos earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Mechanical Engineering (IME) from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), obtaining a Master's degree in Manufacturing Systems with a focus on Automation from 1993 to 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Luis Cavazos worked at Ternium as a Production Manager for HYLSA pipe from 1991 to 1997. This role provided him with foundational experience in production management, which he later applied in various capacities at Navistar. His career spans over two decades in the manufacturing sector, highlighting his commitment to the industry.
Career Progression
Luis Cavazos's career at Navistar showcases a clear progression through various managerial roles. Starting as a Manufacturing Coordinator, he advanced to Product Launch Manager, then Manufacturing Manager, and later Operations Manager. His current role as MES Corp. Manager reflects his accumulated expertise and leadership in manufacturing processes and systems.