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Daniel Córdova M.

MSc. Mechanical Engineering
Region Metropolitana - Vitacura

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Corporate Asset Management Manager

Codelco
5 2021 - Current

Main Responsibilities:

  • Consolidate and promote the adoption of the Maintenance Operating System and SAP PM to achieve excellence in maintenance and asset management.
  • Develop and streamline triennial maintenance plans, focusing on critical activities that ensure the production plan, and monitor their compliance in terms of time, cost, and scope.
  • Reduce the underperformance of critical assets through timely end-of-life analysis, aiming to include these assets in the company's investment cycle (PNDs).
  • Ensure the maintainability and reliability of new assets incorporated through Codelco's structural projects.

Main Achievements:

  • Achieved a 13% improvement in compliance with critical maintenance within 12 months, reaching a 94% compliance rate at the corporate level.
  • Reduced corrective maintenance areas by 34% in 12 months, achieving 63% of areas under a planned or proactive strategy.
  • Designed and implemented the Critical Infrastructure Governance strategy in collaboration with divisional leaders.

Plant Maintenance Manager - Copper Concentrator

Codelco
10.2021 - 04.2022

Main Responsabilities:

  • Lead and manage the Plant Maintenance Management, ensuring correct implementation of maintenance management system and operational excellence.
  • Fulfill established and agreed maintenance plans with production planning department in various specialties of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation types for plant equipment, machinery, and facilities.
  • Manage budgets and effectively control costs associated with achieving objectives, plans, and goals, according to divisional and corporate strategies.

Corporate Processes and Transformation Manager

Vías Chile (Grupo Abertis)
8 2020 - 4 2021

Main responsibilities:

  • Structuring and deployment of the transformation plan of the Abertis Group in Chile
  • Identify improvement of critical processes in various areas of the company using Lean and Six Sigma

Main achievements:

  • Deliver the company's transformation plan around 4 pillars aligned with the group's vision: customer-centric; productivity & operational excellence; growth & sustainability, and organizational health
  • Deploy the first stage of the Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence program in the areas of customer service, collection, human resources, legal advice, and IT

Continuous Improvement and Standards Manager

LATAM Airlines, VP Engineering & Maintenance
02.2015 - 06.2020

Main responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of 10 engineers, based in Chile & Brazil, ensuring effective coordination and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide monthly reports on project progress to senior management, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Identify bottlenecks in processes and develop diagnostic assessments to optimize operational efficiency and performance.

Main achievements:

  • Coaching & leading +60 Lean & Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects
  • Orchestrated a Continuous Improvement Program and LEAN Certification in partnership with McKinsey & Company
  • +11% increase in engineers productivity, resulting in ~5 MMUSD yearly savings
  • +12% increase of hangars capacity, resulting in ~3 MMUSD yearly savings
  • Reach top #1 On-Time Performance 2019-20 OAG Ranking

Product Owner Latam IFS Maintenix Project

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería, Mantenimiento & Supply Chain
01.2017 - 08.2018

Product Owner (PO) for the design & implementation of a suite of products related to airline maintenance planning & maintenance execution. My role comprehends the identification of the final user's value, the design of the solution at a functional level, development and implementation.

Maintenance Manager International Airports

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería y Mantenimiento
06.2013 - 01.2015

Main responsibilities:

  • Manage maintenance operations across 15 international airports (North & South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific), ensuring high standards of service and reliability.
  • Oversee a team of ~180 personnel at each maintenance base, providing leadership and support to ensure efficient and effective operations.
  • Ensure the execution of maintenance tasks and the safety of daily operations by implementing and maintaining rigorous safety protocols and procedures

Main achievements:

  • Implemented LEAN management system to improve safety, punctuality and cost reduction
  • Boosted station capacities and synergies resulting in ~1,5 MMUSD yearly savings

Head of Operational Readiness -  Boeing 787 Fleet

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería y Mantenimiento
07.2014 - 12.2014

Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning and executing the maintenance of the Boeing 787 fleet, aiming to accelerate the learning curve and improve performance results.

Fleet Reliability Deputy Manager

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería y Mantenimiento
2 2012 - 5 2013

Main responsibilities:

  • Propose strategies to improve fleet reliability and availability through a holistic view of maintenance processes.
  • Act as a technical counterpart with OEM's as Boeing & Airbus
  • Direct and manage a team of 28 engineers

Main achievements:

  • Designed and implemented a holistic diagnostics and fault detection process
  • Streamlined the information flow between field engineers and back-office engineers
  • Initiated data analysis to improve diagnostics accuracy and efficiency

Maintenance Planning Deputy Manager

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería y Mantenimiento
12.2010 - 01.2012

Main responsibilities:

  • Ensure the operational continuity of the fleet and cabin cleanliness.
  • Manage the optimal yield of the maintenance program execution.
  • Validate the operational feasibility of itineraries and the annual maintenance plan with the commercial area.
  • Manage 4 areas with direct reporting and a team of 45 planning engineers.
  • Manage and negotiate the annual maintenance plan with the commercial area
  • Agree on capacities and resources with production areas to meet the plan

Main achievements:

  • Raised 25% on-time performance, due to planning causes, and reduced by 30% the high-risk task backlog, applying LEAN Management tools

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
Santiago, Chile
01.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
Santiago, Chile
01.1997 - 05.2003

Lycée Jean D'Alembert
Viña Del Mar, Chile
05.2001 - 05.1996

Skills

LEAN Management

LEAN Six Sigma - DMAIC - DDI

McKinsey Problem Solving Methodologies

Physical Asset Management

Operation Management

Team Leadership & Coaching

Agile - SCRUM - Product Owner

McKinsey 5As Methodology (Aspire, Assess, Architecture, Act, Advance)

Languages

Inglés - Escrito y Hablado
Francés - Escrito y Hablado
Español - Nativo

Software

MS Office - Nivel Usuario

Google Suite - Nivel Usuario

MS Project - Nivel Usuario

Wrike - Project Management

Trello - Kanban Management

SAP-PM

Certification

LEAN Coach - McKinsey&CO

Timeline

Plant Maintenance Manager - Copper Concentrator

Codelco
10.2021 - 04.2022

LEAN Coach - McKinsey&CO

04-2018

Product Owner Latam IFS Maintenix Project

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería, Mantenimiento & Supply Chain
01.2017 - 08.2018

Continuous Improvement and Standards Manager

LATAM Airlines, VP Engineering & Maintenance
02.2015 - 06.2020

Head of Operational Readiness -  Boeing 787 Fleet

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería y Mantenimiento
07.2014 - 12.2014

Maintenance Manager International Airports

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería y Mantenimiento
06.2013 - 01.2015

Maintenance Planning Deputy Manager

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería y Mantenimiento
12.2010 - 01.2012

LEAN Six Sigma - Green Belt - GE & Latam Trainning Center, Chile

04-2010

Leadership for MRO's - Pratt & Whitney Customer Center - Hartford, CT, USA

08-2009

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
01.2008 - 05.2009

Lycée Jean D'Alembert
05.2001 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
01.1997 - 05.2003

Corporate Asset Management Manager

Codelco
5 2021 - Current

Corporate Processes and Transformation Manager

Vías Chile (Grupo Abertis)
8 2020 - 4 2021

Fleet Reliability Deputy Manager

LATAM Airlines, VP Ingeniería y Mantenimiento
2 2012 - 5 2013
Daniel Córdova M.MSc. Mechanical Engineering