Xavier Villalobos

Xavier C. Villalobos, MBA, PCC, and BCC, is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Consumer, Automotive, Consumer Electronic, and Metal products Industries.

With extensive experience in leading operations, operations improvement, and transformation efforts, Xavier has successfully applied World Class manufacturing, Lean-Sigma methodologies, coaching, and leadership transformation strategies to enhance business culture and drive sustainable results.

Xavier's expertise spans global supply chain and operations strategies, business turnarounds/start-ups, professional coaching, effective work culture development, performance metrics, building cross-cultural synergies, and lean-process/productivity improvements.

A certified professional coach and licensed NLP Master, Xavier has a proven track record of turning around operations, increasing profits, revenue, and operating efficiency by implementing aggressive business growth programs and marketing initiatives in global manufacturing and operations environments.

Throughout his career, Xavier has effectively managed over 3,000 employees across production operations, manufacturing processes, and multi-million dollar budgets to support global sales activities exceeding $600 million.

Xavier's specialties include business coaching, NLP tools, operations leadership, operations management, operations improvement, business and operations transformation, team coaching, team leadership, lean implementation, operational excellence, continuous improvement, world-class manufacturing, strategy deployment, Hoshin planning, A3 thinking, and motivational coaching.

Education-wise, Xavier pursued professional coach certification, NLP master practitioner certification, and motivational/life coach certification in addition to completing his Bachelor's and Master's degrees and multiple MBA programs.

Xavier's professional journey includes leadership roles such as Vice President of Supply Chain & Operations, Chief Operations Officer, Global Director of Lean Sigma, Lean Enterprise, and Operations at reputable organizations like Avery Products Corporation, Artissimo Holdings Inc., TIS Consulting Group, Avery Dennison, Energizer, and General Motors.

Xavier's career highlights his expertise in driving operational efficiencies, leading transformational initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in various industries and regions worldwide.