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Francisco J Cabrera ArizaFJ

Francisco J Cabrera Ariza

Project Manager | Product Owner | Lean Manager

€400/day
Málaga, ES
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Francisco J

Welcome to my profile!

I’m Francisco Cabrera, Industrial Engineer specialized in Agile Methodologies and Lean Manufacturing, with more than 15 years of experience in Scrum Projects and Continuous Improvement.

📌 Why me?
Extensive experience in multinational and family-owned companies such as Abengoa, Cosentino, VisoHome Group, and Montosa, across sectors like renewable energy, food industry, wood, and quartz surfaces.
Over 4 years leading international Lean Manufacturing projects in Spain, USA, South Africa, Chile, Israel, and more.
Strong background in project management, product ownership, Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, MTM) and organizational transformation.
Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability to diverse environments, and passion for professional challenges.

📌 Highlighted Projects
Development of an online platform for the agri-food supply chain [Freshtrategy].
Lean organization and BSC implementation in a guacamole factory [Montosa].
MTM project and 5S implementation in ModelSur and Cerlur [VisoHome Group].
TPM pilot project in a Silestone production line [Cosentino].
Quality improvement program for iron fittings [Grupo Forma5].
SolarMAT project: design and implementation of CCP structures manufacturing lines [Abengoa USA].
Manufacturing system & logistics design for the Corfo 100MW Solar Plant in Chile [Abengoa].

📌 What I Offer
I bring enthusiasm, teamwork, and adaptability, with proven expertise in Agile methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving tools. I design and implement systems that improve efficiency, communication, and results.

📩 Let’s connect!| ☎
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Málaga (up to 50km)

Experience

  • FRESHTRATEGY
    Project Manager
    DIGITAL AND IT
    September 2020 - Today (5 years and 9 months)
    Málaga, Spain
    - Management of IT solution development projects, including the creation, design, testing, and launch of technological solutions and applications.
    - Design and functional definition of the requirements to be implemented.
    - Management of packaging standardization and tendering projects for the fruit and vegetable sector for Lidl Group.
    - Consulting services and support for the different stakeholders across the fruit and vegetable value chain (growers, packaging factories, auxiliary material manufacturers, cooperatives, commercial agencies, logistics companies, retailers).
    - Cost estimation associated with materials, operations, logistics, and investment for the supply of new items or changes to existing ones.
    - Lean project management aimed at improving workflow efficiency and optimizing consulting processes.
    product owner Agile method Atlassian JIRA Lean six sigma Project Management
  • MONTOSA
    Industrial Engineer, Lean Manager
    AGRICULTURE
    October 2018 - July 2020 (1 year and 9 months)
    Vélez-Málaga, Spain
    - Lean Production Manager leading a production team of 200 employees.
    - Design and implementation of KPIs in Guacamole factory. Creation of a Balanced Scorecard.
    - Design, implementation and monitoring of Maintenance's KPIs, Preventative Maintenance (TPM).
    - Design and implementation of effective meetings and Staff Participation System (Comunication).
    - Training and awareness in Lean Manufacturing Philosophy.
    - Perform of procedures to standardize tasks. From the office to the factory.
    Lean management Manager
  • VISOHOME GROUP
    Industrial Engineer, Lean Manager
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    October 2017 - October 2018 (1 year)
    Lucena, Spain
    - Design and development of Lean implementation strategy
    - MTM study in ModelSur Machining and Assembly. Development of improvement actions
    - Design of assembly and warehouse area in ModelSur factory. Design of lay-out of new woodworking factory
    - Training and development on 5s projects, standardization and methods in ModelSur
    Lean management Project Management

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Education

  • Máster VII - Gestión de Infraestructuras Hospitalarias
    UNIVERSIDAD DE MALAGA
    2019
    Máster VII - Gestión de Infraestructuras Hospitalarias
  • PYZDEK INSTITUTE
    2016

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