About Tony Munoz
Brief Background
With 24 years of manufacturing experience, Tony Munoz has held pivotal positions across various departments. As a seasoned executive, he led FHR as CEO, overseeing all functions. His expertise extends to Global Sourcing, particularly in the thin film solar module industry, where he played a pivotal role in First Solar’s growth. Notably, he recently served as:
- CEO of FHR.
- VP of Operations for Vital Chemicals.
- Global Director of Project Management and Supply Chain at SierraThermal.
Early in his career, Tony gained valuable procurement experience at Glasstech and JBT Foodtech. Tony’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Operations Management and a Master of Business Administration in Leadership from Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio.
Core Competencies
- Leadership and Strategy:
- Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- P&L Optimization
- Change Management
- Legal Proficiency
- Operational Excellence:
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cost-Cutting
- Procurement Operations
- Lean/Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis & Metrics
- Business Expansion and Manufacturing
- Relationship Management:
- Supplier & Partner Relations
- Performance Management
- Best Practices Establishment
- Project and Infrastructure Management:
- Logistics
- Contract Negotiations
- Cross-Functional Collaborations & Leadership
- Infrastructure Design & Build
- Team Culture Influencing
- Vendor Evaluations, Selections, & Management
- Project Management