Freddy Padron

Freddy Padron has extensive work experience in manufacturing and operations management across various companies. Freddy most recently worked at Weatherford as the Manufacturing Director - Continuous Improvement and Western Hemisphere Manufacturing Director. Prior to that, they held positions such as Director of Operations and Associate Vice President at Tri-Point Oil & Gas Production Systems, Director of Operations and Director of Manufacturing at Cameron (a Schlumberger company), Plant Manager at MonierLifetile, Chief Engineer and Engineering Manager at InterContinental Hotels Group, and Maintenance Manager and Power Plant Operations Manager at VENEPAL. Freddy also served as the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Chief at Cerámica Carabobo S.A.C.A. Freddy has demonstrated expertise in areas such as continuous improvement, safety, quality, production, cost control, and team management.

Freddy Padron obtained a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Carabobo, which they completed from 1991 to 1995. Freddy also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from IUPFAN / UNEFA, which they completed from 1985 to 1989. Additionally, Freddy Padron has obtained several certifications, including Certified Black Belt from ASQ - World Headquarters, Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from AEE SoCal: Association of Energy Engineers, Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) from SMRP, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQ - World Headquarters, Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) from ASQ - World Headquarters, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS Houston Chapter, and Lean Bronze Sensei from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.