Mario Marchena

Mario Marchena, as the Owner and Senior Consultant at SeeMoreConsult, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to the field of manufacturing and supply chain optimization. With a solid academic foundation—a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Eindhoven—the breadth of his expertise spans over four decades of hands-on operational leadership and process improvement. His early career at Exxon’s oil refinery in Aruba provided him with a robust understanding of crude oil refining, sulfur recovery, and complex operations support, laying the groundwork for his later endeavors in manufacturing excellence.

At Unilever Netherlands, Mario honed his skills in plant maintenance and operations management, notably serving as Maintenance Manager at the Unimills plant, where he oversaw critical processes related to soy bean handling and production efficiency. These experiences cultivated his deep understanding of plant management, equipment reliability, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles.

Currently, at SeeMoreConsult, Mario leverages his extensive background to support clients across the food, FMCG, and process industries. His expertise in implementing Continuous Improvement methodologies—such as TPM, Lean, and DMAIC—has driven tangible results in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), process flow, and waste reduction. Notable projects include TPM implementation at Cosun SVZ in Spain and the deployment of Tracc (Total Record and Control of Maintenance) systems at Kellogg’s facilities in Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. His strategic approach emphasizes change management, operational excellence, and sustainable process improvements, making him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to optimize plant performance and supply chain resilience. Mario’s blend of technical mastery and leadership in management consulting positions him as a key driver of manufacturing transformation in diverse industry settings.