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John Ramirez, CMRP

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Director of Engineering and Maintenance at Western Extrusions Corporation
📍 Greater Orlando, United States

John is a results-driven engineering leader with 17 years of experience in operations and strategy, currently serving as the Director of Engineering and Maintenance at Western Extrusions. He specializes in driving operational excellence and transformative reliability strategies. John is also pursuing a Masters in Engineering Management from Arizona State University.

Originally from Colombia, where he earned his bachelors degree, John has a strong international background in the industrial sector. He is passionate about continuous learning and professional growth, for himself and his team. He actively encourages others to seek out opportunities for career development.

He once pioneered technology in Colombias sugar mill industry that reduced unscheduled downtime from electric motor failures by 50%.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering and Maintenance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Orlando, United States
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Operational Excellence
He focuses on improving reliability and processes, having previously increased a plant's OEE from 82% to 93% within two years.
Predictive Maintenance
He has established predictive programs using vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound to increase plant availability and reduce failures.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Director of Engineering and Maintenance
Western Extrusions Corporation
2-2023 - 5-2025
Reliability Manager
Rehrig Pacific Company
2-2021 - 2-2023
Reliability and Maintenance Manager
Bonnell Aluminum
10-2018 - 2-2021
Reliability Manager
Rehrig Pacific Company
Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Incauca S.A.S.
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Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
2003 - 2006
Associate's degree
Universidad del Valle (CO)
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