Pedro Padilla
Pedro Padilla
Pedro Padilla is an accomplished industrial engineer and supply chain leader with an impressive history of success in a variety of industries. He attended Texas A&M University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. He then went on to hold various leadership positions in companies like PepsiCo and Tesla before becoming the current Sr. Vice President Global Supply Chain and Operations at EFI.
Padilla's expertise in operations management and his experience optimizing manufacturing processes have proven invaluable to the companies where he has worked. He excels at implementing systems that streamline operations, maximizing production efficiency, and increasing profitability. As the Sr. Vice President Global Supply Chain and Operations at EFI, he oversees the company's entire supply chain and works closely with the executive team to ensure strategic goals are met.
Before joining EFI, Padilla was Vice President Operational Excellence at the same company specializing in lean manufacturing principles. He also served as the Director Of Manufacturing Operations Model 3 at Tesla. Prior to that, he held various roles with PepsiCo, including Senior Director Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations Mid-Atlantic Region, Supply Chain Director-Manufacturing Optimization, Manufacturing Plant Director, and Product Availability Manager. His exceptional leadership and strategic vision resulted in substantial improvement to supply chain, logistic, and operational efficiency through his tenure in PepsiCo.
In addition to his impressive career, Padilla is active in his local community. He volunteers his time to various organizations and is also a member of various professional organizations.