Mark Hernandez
About Mark Hernandez
Mark Hernandez serves as the Executive Vice President at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain management, he has previously worked at McKinsey & Company and Daimler AG, and has a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Work at Navistar
Mark Hernandez has served as Executive Vice President at Navistar Inc since 2021. In this role, he has focused on enhancing operational efficiencies through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles. He has also played a significant role in strategic planning and execution of logistics operations, contributing to improved supply chain resilience. Prior to his current position, he was Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics from 2018 to 2021, where he utilized his expertise to drive process improvements and quality management.
Education and Expertise
Mark Hernandez holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. He also completed Nuclear Power School, achieving Naval Nuclear Power Certification from 1988 to 1989. In 2016, he studied Supply Chain Management at Penn State World Campus for 11 months. Additionally, he earned a certificate in Lean Manufacturing from Villanova University in 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in manufacturing and supply chain management.
Background
Mark Hernandez has extensive experience in the manufacturing and commercial vehicle sectors. He worked at Daimler Trucks North America in various roles, including Director of Manufacturing from 2002 to 2006 and General Manager from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of General Manager Operations at Daimler AG from 2011 to 2016. Prior to his tenure at Navistar, he was an Experienced Practice Expert at McKinsey & Company from 2017 to 2018, focusing on manufacturing and commercial vehicles.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark Hernandez has led initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the manufacturing sector at Navistar. He has utilized his Six Sigma Black Belt certification to drive process improvements and quality management. His contributions include the development and launch of new products at Navistar, leveraging his expertise in product development and process improvement. His efforts have significantly impacted operational efficiencies and workplace culture.