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Libra Industries Appoints Gustavo Sariñana as General Manager of Guaymas Facility
April 10, 2026 | Libra IndustriesEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Libra Industries, a leading provider of systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS), is proud to announce the appointment of Gustavo Sariñana as General Manager of its Guaymas, Mexico facility.
Sariñana brings more than 25 years of global manufacturing and operations leadership experience across the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles with organizations including Paradigm Precision, Tenneco, ITP Aero, and Eaton, where he led complex operations, developed high-performing teams, and consistently delivered measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
A proven leader in driving operational excellence, Sariñana has extensive experience in lean manufacturing, new product introduction, and large scale production environments. He has successfully led teams of up to 450 employees and is known for building strong, accountable cultures that align cross-functional teams around performance goals and continuous improvement.
“We are excited to welcome Gustavo to Libra,” said Andrew Williams, CEO of Libra Industries. “His depth of experience, leadership style, and focus on execution make him an excellent fit for our organization. He will play a critical role in strengthening performance at our Guaymas facility while continuing to build a high performance culture that supports our customers and long-term growth strategy.”
Sariñana’s background also includes expertise in manufacturing engineering, supply chain optimization, quality systems, and process validation, supported by his Six Sigma Black Belt certification. His experience leading greenfield operations and implementing lean transformations positions him well to drive continued operational excellence at Libra’s Guaymas site.
In his new role, Sariñana will oversee all operations at the Guaymas facility, focusing on enhancing performance, strengthening customer partnerships, and supporting Libra’s commitment to delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions in complex, high-reliability markets.
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