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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Usa

•Oversee all aspects of operations in two plants (Dietary Supplements and Cosmetics), one warehouse (raw material and packing) and one fulfillment center (150+ people in total), ensuring safety, quality efficiency, and optimal performance.•Implemented strategies (visual management, pull systems, 5S and daily controls of safety, productivity, quality and cost) to enhance plant efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.•Implemented cross-functional team’s routines (weekly scheduling, daily management process, kanban, etc.) promoting a collaborative and productive work environment.•Implemented maintenance planners, improvements (Kaizens), automations (Jidoka) and cost reduction initiatives. •Redesign plant layout to improve production flow, reducing waste and increasing productivity.•Safety mapping and procedures implemented (tagout/lockout, PPE, trainings, RCA, etc.), ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, fostering a safety culture.•Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and optimizing production line processes.•Targets/goals assigned and monitored by processes, data analysis to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Achievements: accidents reduction by 95%; rework reduction from 35% to 4%; throughput increased by 60%; $3M savings; lead time reduction from 14 to 8 weeks.

Serra, Espirito Santo, Brasil

•Responsible for Quality Management System (product audits and certifications), Continuous Improvement, Customer Service and Quality Control.•Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, prioritizing the appropriate methodologies and tools for problem solving (kaizen, A3, PDCA, DMAIC, 8D, kanban, design thinking, SMED, etc.).•Carrying out value stream mapping of processes (production, sales, HR, accounts, etc.) to identify opportunities and create a future state plan.•Development, management and implementation of improvement project program (cost, quality, safety, productivity, flow, etc.).•Development competencies and skills in operational teams, with theoretical and practical training program.•Implementation of the Quality Committee (cross-functional routine) to reduce consumer complaints and costs due to quality escapes.•Implementation of process controls, KPIs and visual management dashboards, sharing and reporting results across the company (production, sales, shipping, quality, customer services, etc.).•Member of the Base 27 Innovation Hub – seeking innovative solutions to unknown problems.Achievements: 20% reduction of consumer complaints and 25% of their cost in one year. R$10M in saving due to improvements projects implemented.

Brasil

•Responsible for the Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Continuous Improvements of the Flexible Pipes business in Brazil: 2 industrial plants, 2 logistics bases and 1 R&D Center, managing +80 people across these sites, developing skills and promoting equality and diversity.•Part of the QHSE management network to ensure alignment and prioritization of Global Strategies.•Conduct value stream mapping to identify and prioritize opportunities (cost, quality, productivity, flow, etc.).•Management and implementation of improvement projects, sharing best practices among the group's plants (worldwide).•Design and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma model in two plants in Brazil (18 projects implemented).•Maintenance of international certifications (management system and product).•Responsible for customer interface: product inspections, site audits, product quality deviations treatments, lessons learned, correction and improvement plans.•Implementation and monitoring of failure analysis (RCA), routine management, visual management, management of change, risk management, cost of non-quality (CNQ), KPIs, continuous improvement, quality award and lesson learned program.•Member of the team responsible for building a new factory in Brazil (definition and implementation of all quality control devices, labs and layouts).•General Manager of PRODFOR (Regional Organization) - Integrated Supplier Development and Qualification Program.Achievements: Qualification of the first laboratory in Brazil to performance specialized material analysis. ISO 9001, API Q1/17J and Type Approval certification in a new group factory. Reduction of time with quality processes, as well as 30% reduction of product and management system NCRs. 35% reduction of CNQ.

Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brasil

•Professor in graduate and undergraduate courses (Production Engineering, Business Administration and Quality Engineering), teaching the following subjects: Production Planning and Control; Production Management; Project management; Management of Material and Property Resources; Method Engineering; Quality Engineering; Statistical Process Control; Lean Manufacturing.

Vila Velha, Espirito Santo, Brasil

•Responsible for planning and production of Chocolates, bars (Jumbo) and Candies (600 direct employees).•Responsible for the implementation of TPM (Leader of the Autonomous Maintenance Pillar) – 14 production lines.•Champion of 22 DMAIC / SMED Projects – R$ 19 million cost reduction in two years.•Project management (PMO) for the purchase/installation of two new lines (Candies and Bars) in 2009 – international commissioning with suppliers from Germany, Italy and Denmark.•Leader of the GLOBE project (Nestlé worldwide) – integration of all Nestlé factories (SAP).•Implementation of Statistical Process Control (CEP) – Variables and Attributes.•Interface with ANVISA (regulatory agency) regarding factory audits and inspections.•Ergonomic studies, layout planning, monitoring and evaluation of times and methods, relays and implementation of labor gymnastics.•Creation and implementation of the 1st Solidarity Campaign (donation of 3 tons of food and more than 500 items of clothing and toys donated to philanthropic institutions in Espirito Santo State).Achievements: 24% increase in productivity (OEE), 55% reduction in losses and 20% reduction in consumer complaints for the Chocolate Bar lines in two years. Optimization of costs / productivity: R$ 35 million.

Aracruz, Espirito Santo, Brasil

•Operator/Technician: process control and mechanical interventions in general, also working in the areas of hydraulics and pneumatics.•Survey and assessment of environmental risks, working at EHS.

Master In Business, Business

Post Graduate, Safety Engineering

Post Graduate In Production Engineer, Production Engineering

Bachelor In Mechanical Tecnology, Mechanical Engineering