Maria Gabriela Lopez

Maria Gabriela Lopez is an experienced professional in production management and engineering, currently serving as a Product Line Manager at Orica since March 2019. In this role, responsibilities include directing, planning, and coordinating production across three lines, overseeing six shift leaders and 60 operators. Previous positions include Manufacturing Engineer and Continuous Improvement Engineer at Orica, as well as acting Superintendente de Producción at International Paper, where strategic objectives were converted into operational results. Maria Gabriela has also held roles as Process Engineer and Coordinator in Quality and Environment Management at Smurfit Kappa, where the focus was on optimizing production processes and ensuring compliance with quality and environmental standards. Educational qualifications include a Chemical Engineering degree and diplomas in Production Management and Lean Six Sigma from recognized institutions.