Francisco Almanza
About Francisco Almanza
Francisco Almanza is a Continuous Improvement Engineer at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in operations and lean management from his tenure at Navistar Inc.
Title at Nikola Motor Company
Francisco Almanza is currently serving as a Continuous Improvement Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. He began this role in 2022 and is based in the Greater Phoenix Area. In this capacity, he focuses on enhancing efficiency and streamlining processes within the company. His expertise in continuous improvement plays a central role in driving organizational success.
Operations Manager at Navistar Inc
Before his current role, Francisco Almanza worked at Navistar Inc as the Operations Manager for the Truck Specialty Center from 2016 to 2021. During this period, he managed the operations in the Monterrey Area, Mexico, for five years. Additionally, he also served as Operations Manager at the Bus Specialty Center - IC Bus LLC in Tulsa, OK for eight months in 2016. His responsibilities included overseeing operational activities and ensuring efficiency across the centers.
Lean Implementation Manager at Navistar Inc
Francisco held the position of Lean Implementation Manager at Navistar Inc from 2012 to 2016. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he spent four years implementing lean methodologies across the organization. His role involved identifying waste, enhancing productivity, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Previous Roles and Interim Positions at Navistar Inc
Francisco Almanza has worked in various roles at Navistar Inc, gaining diverse experience in continuous improvement and lean management. He served as Lean Project Manager from 2009 to 2012 in Ontario, Canada, and as Continuous Improvement Coordinator from 2008 to 2009. He was also a Lean Practitioner from 2005 to 2008 in Monterrey Area, Mexico, and took on earlier roles such as Materials Coordinator Sr., Materials Coordinator Jr., and Contractor between 2001 to 2005.
Career Beginnings at Navistar Inc
Francisco started his career at Navistar Inc as a Contractor from 2001 to 2002. His early roles also included Materials Coordinator Jr. for four months in 2002 and 2003, and then as Materials Coordinator Sr. from 2003 to 2005 in Monterrey Area, Mexico. Over these years, he developed a solid foundation in materials coordination and logistics, setting the stage for his later leadership positions in continuous improvement and operations management.