Christian Ibañez
About Christian Ibañez
Christian Ibañez is a Senior People and Operational Excellence Manager with extensive experience in human capital management and operational efficiency. He has over 15 years of international experience in various manufacturing environments and has held significant roles at NatureSweet and EPIQ.
Current Role at Sensei Ag
Christian Ibañez serves as the Senior People and Operational Excellence Manager at Sensei Ag, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a positive workplace culture. His responsibilities include implementing strategies that promote employee engagement and operational excellence within the organization, contributing to the overall success of Sensei Ag.
Previous Experience at NatureSweet
Christian Ibañez has extensive experience at NatureSweet, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as the Organizational Effectiveness and Human Capital Leader from 2011 to 2014, and later as the Human Capital Senior Manager and Business Partner at the Corporate Office from 2020 to 2021. His tenure also included positions as Human Capital Manager from 2018 to 2020 and Packing Operations Manager from 2017 to 2018. He played a significant role in leading a global initiative to enhance associate engagement, achieving a participation rate of 98% in the first year.
Background in Engineering and Management
Christian Ibañez studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at The University of Colima, earning a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, where he obtained an Associate's degree in Finance and Project Management from 2012 to 2013. This educational background supports his extensive experience in operational management and human capital development.
Experience in the Automotive Industry
Before his roles at NatureSweet, Christian Ibañez worked in the automotive industry. He was a Supplier Quality Engineer at EPIQ from 2004 to 2005 and later served as a Program Manager at Sanmina from 2005 to 2010. These positions provided him with valuable insights into quality management and program execution within a manufacturing context.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Christian Ibañez co-executed the company's first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative at NatureSweet. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about the value of diverse capabilities, beliefs, and preferences within the workplace. His involvement in this initiative reflects his commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.