Edson Ramírez

Edson Ramírez has extensive experience in continuous improvement and operational excellence. Edson is currently the Continuous Improvement Manager - Americas Operations at Wagner Spray Tech, where they drive the continuous improvement efforts and designs the strategy for the Americas Operations. Prior to this, Edson worked at Exertus Consulting as the Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Projects - BU Manager, achieving significant financial benefits and exceeding performance goals for five consecutive years. Edson also served as the Operational Excellence Manager at Visteon, where they developed the strategy for the Shingo Prize and received the Shingo Bronze Medallion for Operational Excellence. Edson's experience also includes a role as the Engineering Leader at Whirlpool Corporation, where they supervised industrial engineering activities and implemented the Toyota Production System project. Edson began their career at S.C. Alcoa Fujikura S.R.L. as a Manufacturing Engineer, responsible for designing production systems and leading continuous improvement projects.

Edson Ramírez pursued their education in a chronological manner, starting with obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey between the years 1996 and 2001. In 2009, they attended The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business for executive education and obtained a Lean Manufacturing Certification as a Lean Manager Specialist. Additionally, Edson Ramírez is currently enrolled at EUDE Business School, where they are expected to complete their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree between 2021 and 2023. Edson Ramírez also holds a Lean Manager certification from The Ohio State University. Further details regarding the exact month of obtaining the Lean Manager certification and the institution are not provided.