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Porto, Portugal

• Developed a Framework for Structured and Objective Decision-Making as part of the MBA Capstone Project, designed to empower decision-makers with a comprehensive overview of relevant trends and a systematic approach to.

Maia, Porto, Portugal

• Advanced the quality systems of Iberia Footwear suppliers, driving improvements in processes and outcomes through strategic oversight and technological integration;
• Enforced Decathlon's compliance standards alongside local regulations, covering quality, safety, toxicology, and social compliance areas;
• Industrialised and co-developed new products for Foam and Heavy knit Production Processes;

Maia, Porto, Portugal

• Developed and executed strategic production plan to assess and optimize Portuguese Footwear suppliers capacity;
• Managed end-to-end order processing to guarantee timely delivery and ensuring product availability;

Guilhabreu

• Managed daily production planning and schedules for Guilhabreu's packaging factory;
• Established job standards, procedures, and training programs for the planning role, contributing to improved consistency in production scheduling;

Guilhabreu - Vila Do Conde

• Led the implementation of the Lean Europac Management System in Guilhabreu's factory;
• Directed multiple Lean projects that advanced Guilhabreu’s factory Lean maturity level using VSM, 5S’s, 5 Whys, standardization and TPM;

Abarraque - Sintra

• Oversaw the Corrugator Production Line in Lisbon's plant with team coordination, production plan fulfillment and quality assurance;
• Lean Programme Leader: implemented Lean programs, including 5S’s, SMED, and a Total Preventive Maintenance program aiming the improvement of production efficiency;

Gasny - Haute-Normandie - France (FR)

• Europac Trainee Program: engaging in projects across CI, Supply Chain, Production and Quality departments.

S.Paio De Oleiros

• Implementation of a Lean Project to enhance the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of a cork finishing line;

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategy Concentration

International Week, Global Business Innovation

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering And Management

Production Engineering

Strategy, Production Strategy, Statistical Quality Control, Production Management, Administration for Engineers, Occupational Health and.