Eng. J. Facundo Gonzalez Mba

Eng. J. Facundo Gonzalez has a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System, with extensive experience in the automotive industry. MBA, Eng. J. Facundo started their career at TOYOTA ARGENTINA in 2002, where they held various roles including Toyota Production System & Training Chief, TQM Chief, TQM Senior Engineer, and Training and TQM Engineer. During their time at TOYOTA ARGENTINA, they were responsible for planning and implementing lean activities, improving processes, and training team members.

In 2012, they transitioned to consulting roles, working with companies such as Aluminios del Uruguay, Ecoflex, envases flexibles, and Metalsa Argentina SA as a Lean Manufacturing Consultant. In these roles, they applied their expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, and continuous improvement to optimize production processes and enhance efficiency.

MBA, Eng. J. Facundo also co-founded TAHO Consulting in 2013, where they served as Co-Founder and Director. Additionally, in the same year, they took on the role of South Cone Regional Manager at Liker Lean Advisors, where they were responsible for managing and overseeing lean initiatives in the region.

In 2015, they expanded their experience by becoming the Director of ITBA, a position they held simultaneously to their role as Co-Founder and Director of JAME - Japanese Management Experience.

Throughout their career, Eng. J. Facundo Gonzalez has demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, continuous improvement, and training.

Eng. J. Facundo Gonzalez's education history includes various degrees and certifications. MBA, Eng. J. Facundo started their education in 1991, attending the Instituto Tecnologico Philips Argentina, where they obtained a degree as an Electromechanical Technician in 1996. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Buenos Aires from 1997 to 2003, earning a degree as a Mechanical Engineer.

In 2005, Gonzalez attended the Toyota Institute, where they completed the Toyota Business Practices Instructor program, which lasted from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, they obtained a certification as a Toyota Business Practices Trainer from the same institution (no specific month or year was provided for this certification).

Furthering their education, Gonzalez pursued an Executive Six Sigma program at the Universidad Austral, Buenos Aires, in 2006. MBA, Eng. J. Facundo also completed the Management Education Program at the Universidad de 'San Andrés' in 2006 and 2007.

In 2008 and 2009, Gonzalez attended UADE and earned an MBA degree. However, no specific field of study was mentioned for any of their degrees or certifications.