Daniel Ferreira Email & Phone Number

Porto, Pt

Viseu, Portugal

As a contributor to the Faurecia Excellence System & Productivity in Vouzela Plant, I've developed extensive practical knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.Main Tasks:• Deployment of new digital tools on the shop floor, including substantial enhancements to existing ones.• Executed, coached, and audited FES fundamentals, ensuring seamless integration across all operational facets.• Conduct in-depth analyses, develop, and coordinate projects with a focus on continuous improvement.• Create professional and user-friendly interactive dashboards to visualize key performance indicators and automatize reporting.Key Achievements:• Provided coaching and enhanced lean processes, resulting in an increase in the FES audit score from in the first year 71% to 74% and 74% to 83% in the second.• Elevated the plant's digital KPI from 6.6 to 9.4 within 6 months and maintained it, showcasing a commitment to performance excellence and digitalization.• Achieved a remarkable reduction in reporting time by implementing interactive dashboards and automating the process, while significantly enhancing data reliability.

Vouzela, Viseu, Portugal

Porto, Portugal

Supported the development and construction of a 202 MWp solar PV plant in Portugal.Main Tasks:• Participated in planning and budget analyses, providing oversight throughout the project.• Handled the licensing process with regulatory authorities.• Provided SAP administrative support, ensuring project operations and reporting.• Followed several important processes (Requests for proposal, project design, budgeting, planning, licensing with different institutional entities, and risk management) for a PV Plant in Portugal.• Innovatively crafted tools to augment productivity within the Project Management department.Key Achievements:• Conducted a thorough budget review, identifying a substantial missing expenditure, thus preventing potential financial repercussions.• Initiated the establishment of standardized procedures and models within the Project Management department, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency.• Provided insights on the risk management of the project.

Coimbra, Portugal

My internship marked the start of my professional journey and served as an introduction to lean methodologies and continuous improvement.Main Tasks: • Performed analyses and development of continuous improvement projects for a tier 1 client.• Provided support to the final assembly's production manager, contributing to streamlined operations.Key Achievements:• Implementation of briefing meetings at the beginning of each shift throughout the entire plant, enhancing communication and operational efficiency.• Created and implemented parameter sheets, contributing to standardized processes.• Successfully implemented maintenance level 1 & 2, ensuring optimal equipment reliability.• Implemented kanban principles for components to reduce the variability of the line and ensure more efficiency.

Brussels Region, Belgium

Best Career Centre (BCC) is a service of BEST and was my first challenge coordinating an international programme.Main Tasks:• Led the initiation of the entire programme.• Managed and reported on an international and interdisciplinary team of 5 people.• Drove the development of the service, ensuring its alignment with the organization’s goals.• Defined, oversaw, and reported on the annual plan of the programme.• Operational management of the service according to our partner's requests.Key Achievements:• Laid the foundational groundwork for the programme's establishment.• Represented the programme in International General Assemblies and discussion groups, contributing valuable insights and perspectives.• Successfully managed all our partner's requests.

Coimbra Area, Portugal

An amazing and challenging experience, which allowed me to work with different people moving in the same direction. Main Tasks:• Oversaw the management and reporting of an organization comprising 80 individuals.• Led project management of events and strategic planning initiatives for the organization.• Actively contributed to the continuous development of the organization.• Managed budgetary responsibilities with precision.• Established and maintained institutional and corporate relations.Key Achievements:• Implemented effective management and reporting systems for the 80-member organization.• Successfully directed projects and strategic plans, resulting in enhanced organizational efficiency.• Spearheaded continuous development initiatives, ensuring organizational growth and adaptability.• Demonstrated adept budget management, optimizing resource allocation.• Fostered and maintained robust institutional and corporate relationships

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: BEST Coimbra (Board of European Students of Technology), NEEMAAC (Núcleo de Estudantes de Engenharia Mecânica).

Erasmus +, Mechanical Engineering