Fernando Orozco

Fernando Orozco possesses extensive experience in operational management and process improvement within the manufacturing sector. Currently serving as Gerente de planta at Stepan Company since October 2019, Orozco oversees plant operations in Mexico, managing a team of 100 and focusing on production, engineering, maintenance, and environmental health and safety. Prior to this role, Orozco was a Consultor en Ingeniería de Procesos y Mejora Continua before holding various management positions at Avery Dennison from March 2003 to August 2017, where responsibilities included overseeing operations, supply chain management, and implementing lean and Six Sigma methodologies across multiple manufacturing facilities. Earlier professional experience includes a role as Gerente de Calidad de Area at Johnson Controls, where quality strategy and customer satisfaction improvements were prioritized. Orozco holds a degree in Ingeniería Química Industrial from Instituto Politécnico Nacional.