Cristóbal Muñoz

Avenida Los Andes 2847, Departamento 5B
Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
+56 9 2847 5391 | cristobal.munoz@email.com
https://linkedin.com/in/cristobal-munoz-industrial

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Maintenance Excellence Leader with 18+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing and industrial operations. Proven track record of implementing world-class maintenance strategies, driving operational excellence initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve significant improvements in equipment reliability, asset performance, and overall plant efficiency. Expert in Total Productive Maintenance, predictive maintenance programs, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies with demonstrated success in reducing downtime by up to 40% and improving OEE across multiple facilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maintenance Excellence Leader
Industrias Metalúrgicas del Pacífico S.A., Santiago, Región Metropolitana
January 2020 – Present

Lead enterprise-wide maintenance excellence initiatives across five manufacturing facilities with combined asset value exceeding $500M. Direct strategic planning and execution of reliability-centered maintenance programs, predictive maintenance technologies, and continuous improvement projects that have delivered $12M in annual cost savings.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) framework, resulting in 35% reduction in unplanned downtime and 28% improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Spearheaded deployment of predictive maintenance program utilizing vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, preventing 47 critical equipment failures and avoiding $8M in potential production losses
• Led cross-functional team of 85+ maintenance technicians, engineers, and planners while fostering culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Established asset management strategy aligned with ISO 55000 standards, optimizing maintenance spend and extending equipment lifecycle by average of 3.5 years
• Implemented SAP PM module enhancements and developed KPI dashboards that improved work order completion rates from 72% to 94%
• Championed Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events, eliminating waste and improving maintenance workflow efficiency by 42%

Plant Maintenance Manager
Química Andina Ltda., Valparaíso, Región de Valparaíso
March 2015 – December 2019

Managed all maintenance operations for 450,000 sq ft chemical manufacturing facility with 200+ production assets. Oversaw team of 45 maintenance professionals and annual budget of $8.5M while ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and safety regulations.

• Reduced maintenance costs by 22% through strategic implementation of reliability engineering principles and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Achieved 99.2% equipment availability through proactive maintenance planning and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Led facility-wide Lean transformation achieving Green Belt certification and training 30+ team members in continuous improvement methodologies
• Developed and executed capital project plans totaling $15M for equipment upgrades and facility improvements
• Implemented Total Quality Management systems ensuring 100% compliance with ISO 9001 and GMP standards during three consecutive audits
• Established third-party vendor management program that improved contractor performance and reduced outsourced maintenance costs by 18%

Senior Maintenance Engineer
Manufacturas Tecnológicas del Sur, Concepción, Región del Bío Bío
June 2011 – February 2015

Provided technical leadership for maintenance engineering activities supporting high-volume manufacturing operations. Developed maintenance strategies, performed root cause analysis, and drove reliability improvements for critical production equipment.

• Designed and implemented condition-based monitoring program that increased mean time between failures (MTBF) by 65%
• Led process optimization projects that improved production planning accuracy and reduced changeover times by 30%
• Conducted reliability assessments and developed equipment maintenance strategies for 150+ critical assets
• Managed capital projects valued at $3M including installation of new production lines and facility upgrades
• Collaborated with production planning teams to optimize maintenance schedules and minimize impact on manufacturing output

Maintenance Supervisor
Corporación Industrial Chilena, Temuco, Región de La Araucanía
August 2007 – May 2011

Supervised team of 15 maintenance technicians supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations. Coordinated daily maintenance activities, managed work order systems, and ensured equipment reliability and safety compliance.

• Improved planned maintenance compliance from 68% to 91% through enhanced scheduling and team development initiatives
• Reduced emergency maintenance calls by 45% through implementation of preventive maintenance best practices
• Trained and developed maintenance workforce in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures
• Managed spare parts inventory and procurement processes, reducing stockouts by 60% while maintaining optimal inventory levels

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
Graduated: 2007

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
Graduated: 2005

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
• Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM)
• SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Certified
• Root Cause Analysis Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Maintenance & Reliability: Total Productive Maintenance | Predictive Maintenance | Reliability Engineering | Asset Management | Equipment Maintenance | Maintenance Engineering | Maintenance Management

Operational Excellence: Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement | Kaizen | Process Optimization | Value Stream Mapping | Operational Excellence | Total Quality Management

Technical Skills: Facilities Engineering | Process Engineering | Manufacturing Engineering | Industrial Engineering | Production Planning | FMEA | SAP PM

Quality & Compliance: ISO 9001 | Good Manufacturing Practice | Quality Management | International Organization for Standardization Standards

Leadership: Engineering Management | Team Development | Strategy Deployment | Site Management | Plant Management | Third Party Management

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Recipient of Industrias Metalúrgicas del Pacífico Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to Operational Excellence (2022)
• Led facility to achieve Top Performer status in corporate maintenance metrics for three consecutive years
• Published case study on predictive maintenance implementation in Industry Week magazine
• Speaker at National Manufacturing Excellence Conference on TPM best practices

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
• Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)