About

Mario Alvarez is a seasoned Sales Manager with over 16 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Currently, he is the Operations Manager at Cerveceria Polar C.A, where he ensures compliance with the manufacturing process and manages staff to achieve expected productivity levels. He leads the continuous improvement of the plants and contributes to developing a corporate culture that breaks existing silos and homogenizes processes. Mario guarantees the deployment of training programs that improve the quality of the team and helps build a strong succession plan. Previously, Mario worked as a Project Manager and Supply Chain Logistics Manager at Cerveceria Polar C.A. As a Project Manager, he defined the strategic direction of the department and evaluated investment opportunities while ensuring projects' execution cost and contract terms were closely monitored and controlled. As a Supply Chain Logistics Manager, he managed the supply chain planning and implemented consignment stocks and short lead time supply agreements. He also negotiated prices and rates for raw materials and identified potential suppliers and new products. Mario holds an MBA from IE Business School, where he studied Business Administration and Management, General, and Entrepreneurship. He also has a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from Universidad de Carabobo, and an Engineer's degree in Systems and Automation from the same university. Mario's experience in managing operations, projects, and supply chain logistics, along with his educational background, make him a valuable asset to any organization. He is a results-driven leader who is committed to delivering high-quality work and achieving organizational goals.