Remick Rogelio Hernandez Portillo
About Remick Rogelio Hernandez Portillo
Remick Rogelio Hernandez Portillo serves as the Senior Director of Operations at Trex Company, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in operations management, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies across the manufacturing sector.
Work at Trex Company
Currently, Remick Rogelio Hernandez Portillo serves as the Senior Director of Operations at Trex Company, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Winchester, Virginia, he oversees operations for a business generating $1 billion in revenue, focusing on high extrude decking boards and rails. His responsibilities include managing operations across three plants, with an additional plant currently under construction. He has implemented the Gemba principle in operations to enhance decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Prior to his current position, Portillo held several key roles in operations management. He worked at Aludyne as Director of Operations from 2021 to 2022 and as Plant Manager from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes serving as Operations Director at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing in Mexico from 2017 to 2019, and as Plant Manager in both Silao, Mexico, and Bluffton, Indiana. His career spans various companies, where he has consistently focused on operational efficiency and management.
Education and Expertise
Portillo has a strong educational background in business and engineering. He studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, achieving a focus on Customer Focus and Finance for Executives. He also completed the International Leadership Program at the Volkswagen Institute and has a degree in Industrial Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he graduated with a notable average of 9.1. Additionally, he has undergone leadership training at the Creative Center of Leadership.
Background in Quality Assurance
Before advancing into operations management, Portillo gained valuable experience in quality assurance. He worked at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd. as a Quality Assurance Team Leader and later as a Quality Assurance Manager at Meritor. His roles involved ensuring product quality and compliance, which laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in operations management.
Achievements in Operations and Leadership
Throughout his career, Portillo has demonstrated expertise in managing greenfield startups and overseeing successful product transfers for global platforms. His strategic approach to operations has contributed to the efficiency and productivity of the facilities he has managed. He has been instrumental in implementing operational principles that focus on fact-based decision-making, enhancing overall organizational performance.