Francisco Baza Arellano

Francisco Baza Arellano is an experienced operations manager with a robust background across multiple industries, including recycling, food, paper, automotive, pharma, and chemicals. Currently serving as the Recycling Operations Manager at ALPLA since September 2022, Francisco oversees a complete Recycling Division, managing three recycling operations and 26 collection centers, while holding responsibilities for P&L, budget management, and KPI monitoring. Previously, Francisco held significant positions such as Operations Manager in the food sector at ADM, and Plant Manager in the paper industry at Industrial Papelera Venus S.A. de C.V. Francisco's extensive experience encompasses optimizing inventory levels, reducing production costs, and implementing quality systems. Education includes a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in quality systems from Instituto Politécnico Nacional and a diploma in Lean Manufacturing from Tecnológico de Monterrey.