Alexander Burkert Email & Phone Number

State Of São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil

Soft N Dry makes #TreeFree Diaper™ powered by ecoLiite Core™ and econoLiite Core™ for own brand retail & OEM diaper makers in the North America, LATAM & EU.Soft N Dry Diapers Corp. (SDC) #TreeFree Diaper™ is a Canadian advance materials company operating globally in the $60 billion disposable baby diaper market. With its proprietary ecoLiite Core™ and and.

São Paulo, Brazil

• Returned to Brazil after 20+ years overseas to explore new opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Established a business as a sales representative for Asian companies and shifted focus to Manufacturing 4.0 and IIoT.
• Implemented over 10 IIoT projects, providing real-time analytics and predictive maintenance.
• Supplied innovative stretchable material technology, improving market leadership for a client in Brazil’s face mask industry during the pandemic.
• Increased productivity for two major clients by 32% and 29%, leading to additional project opportunities.
• Achieved 23% energy savings for a client by optimizing processes and reducing energy consumption.
• Enhanced production systems by integrating IIoT technology with predictive analytics and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

• Reappointed to spearhead the company’s second phase of growth. Played a critical role in strategic management, bridging commercial operations, consumer demands, and factory operations. Led the development of 20+.
• Implemented ESG initiatives, reducing water consumption by 12% and energy consumption by 23%.
• Overhauled product development procedures, reducing the “Ready To Market” timeline from 9 months to 3 months.
• Enhanced consumer research tools, reducing the time from research to report from 2 months to 2 weeks.
• Increased productivity by 9% and reduced rejects by 5%.
• Led the development of new manufacturing facilities in Surabaya and Karawan.

• Orchestrated operations across three factories in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, optimizing every aspect of the Supply Chain from procurement to distribution. Led a comprehensive turnaround effort, addressing.
• Increased productivity by 50% and reduced costs by 8% through strategic restructuring initiatives.
• Overhauled 3PL contracts and streamlined SOPs, reducing freight and storage costs from 4.5% to 1.4%.
• Implemented 24/7 operations, increasing capacity utilization by 73% to accommodate market expansion.
• Negotiated contract terms with suppliers from six countries, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved delivery times.
• Implemented operational systems and conducted team training in Total Quality Management (TQM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Continuous Improvement methodologies, leading to incremental productivity.

Jakarta, Indonesia

• Revolutionized manufacturing operations as Director, spearheading a comprehensive restructuring of the production system to drive efficiency and boost productivity. Oversaw key production areas including material.
• Implemented systematic processes, SOPs, and KPIs, increasing productivity by 600%.
• Restructured warehouse layout, improving storage capacity by 42% and eliminating FIFO issues with visual controls.
• Introduced TQM systems and innovative product development, reducing costs by 17% and customer complaints by 92%.
• Reduced machinery changeover times from 24 hours to 60 minutes, optimizing production planning and inventory management.
• Implemented SHE protocols, reducing lost days by 78%.

• Spearheaded a remarkable transformation at Drypers Malaysia, guiding the company from Chapter Eleven bankruptcy to a successful Management Buyout (MBO) and ultimately achieving market leadership status in the country..
• Increased manufacturing throughput by 5x using existing assets.
• Reduced accidents by 95% and elevated product quality compliance from 65% to 98%.
• Decreased raw material and finished goods wastage from 21% to 3%.
• Established productivity KPIs and monitoring systems, driving significant improvements.
• Created and implemented standard work processes to sustain achieved results.

• Spearheaded initiatives that propelled Burtec Automation to capture 50% market share in Brazil’s PVC pipes industry. Optimized manufacturing operations and implemented innovative sales strategies, playing a pivotal.
• Increased market share by 50% in the PVC pipes industry.
• Implemented operational improvements that increased production efficiency by 35%.
• Developed and executed innovative sales strategies, significantly boosting revenue.
• Enhanced team performance through effective leadership and training initiatives.
• Negotiated key contracts, improving supplier relationships and reducing costs.

• Rose from the factory floor to leadership, leading a fast-track career. As the sole Brazilian on the Global Startup Team, launched factories worldwide, driving operational excellence and CAPEX deployment across five.
• Successfully launched factories in multiple countries, ensuring on-time and within-budget completions.
• Led CAPEX projects across five countries, driving significant operational improvements and cost savings.
• Played a pivotal role in global initiatives, contributing to P&G’s strategic growth and market expansion.
• Implemented Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) systems, enhancing production efficiency and product quality.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership in dynamic and fast-paced environments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Executive Training, Strategic Research And Development Management Programme

Chartered Engineer, Engineering/Industrial Management

Executive Training, Measurement And Control Of Organisational Performance

Executive Training, Absorbent Hygiene Products

Executive Training, Nonwovens Training Course

Executive Training, Lean Manufacturing Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor'S Degree, Business (Courses Taken)

Technologist, Precision Mechanics