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Vila Do Conde, Porto, Portugal

Vila Do Conde, Porto, Portugal

Porto, Portugal

Monterrey Area, Mexico

Reporting to Imbera - Fersa Director, directly responsible for manufacturing, maintenance, product development, process engineering, procurement, supplier development, raw material / finished goods warehouses, and shipments being indirectly responsible for the quality, human resources and administration area. I have under my responsibility 398 subordinates considering administrative and operational positions;  Managing team with focus on productivity improvement with a result of a 30%… Show more Reporting to Imbera - Fersa Director, directly responsible for manufacturing, maintenance, product development, process engineering, procurement, supplier development, raw material / finished goods warehouses, and shipments being indirectly responsible for the quality, human resources and administration area. I have under my responsibility 398 subordinates considering administrative and operational positions;  Managing team with focus on productivity improvement with a result of a 30% increase in the line of daily showcases and 55% in the line of meat showcases; Managing cost reduction team reaching goal of USD650k / year; Managing and supervising multifunctional team to improve (quality) existing products;  Managing the department of development of new products to fulfill the projects according to the time, quality and cost determined; Leads and promotes quarterly communication meeting to all plant employees (administrative and workers) where everyone is informed on the company's main projects and financial results; Supervising investment project advances (USD 3.8 million) for the production plant between new production lines and machinery for the mechanical forming area (laser cutting, bending automatic center and manual bending machine); Show less

San Juan Del Rio, Queretaro, Mexico

Lead the team focused in cost reduction projects with savings of USD1,300,000 / year. Manages product development teams and prototyping area such as Global Engineering, Food Service Mx and USA, strategic projects, prototyping area and projects for institutional clients. Manages about 240 projects of varying degrees of complexity, from D types to type A (high complexity). Responsible for the implementation of a new process of product development, reducing about 40% of project time… Show more Lead the team focused in cost reduction projects with savings of USD1,300,000 / year. Manages product development teams and prototyping area such as Global Engineering, Food Service Mx and USA, strategic projects, prototyping area and projects for institutional clients. Manages about 240 projects of varying degrees of complexity, from D types to type A (high complexity). Responsible for the implementation of a new process of product development, reducing about 40% of project time, 15% of the cost of projects accompanied with reduction of failures in pilot runs; Manages cost reduction projects and new development to implementation in the plants of Brazil and Colombia; Manages implementation of new products/ components technologies projects in production; Keep technical contacts with the engineering team of strategic alliances in various countries such as Pakistan, Turkey, South Africa, Philippines, among others; General Leader of the new manufacturing project of modular products to South Africa; Show less

Celaya - México

Reporting to the Genetal Director from Mexican plant and the Operations Director Americas, responsible for team of 23 subordinates and managing a departmental budget of approximately USD350,000. Led a multifunctional project group to reduce costs saving around USD750,000 / year. Developed and implements products to major clients such as Pepsi, Coca Cola and Lala. Changed the functional organization of the R & D department for specialty knowledge (electrical, mechanical… Show more Reporting to the Genetal Director from Mexican plant and the Operations Director Americas, responsible for team of 23 subordinates and managing a departmental budget of approximately USD350,000. Led a multifunctional project group to reduce costs saving around USD750,000 / year. Developed and implements products to major clients such as Pepsi, Coca Cola and Lala. Changed the functional organization of the R & D department for specialty knowledge (electrical, mechanical, chemical and thermal). Led the change in procedures for product development in order to have a better organization between the involved departments (Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Sales and After sales); Show less

Brazil

Responsible for certification of new products (refrigerators, washing machine, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, wine cellars, air conditioners, televisions and brown line) at INMETRO. Made the interface among certification agencies, safety and performance laboratories approved by INMETRO for certification / approval of products. Developed and make adaptations to the Brazilian market new products from Korea, Mexico and China. Represented the company at meetings in ELETROS (National… Show more Responsible for certification of new products (refrigerators, washing machine, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, wine cellars, air conditioners, televisions and brown line) at INMETRO. Made the interface among certification agencies, safety and performance laboratories approved by INMETRO for certification / approval of products. Developed and make adaptations to the Brazilian market new products from Korea, Mexico and China. Represented the company at meetings in ELETROS (National Association of Manufacturers of Electric and Electronic Products) on translation and revision of technical standards, Participated in technical meetings with INMETRO on changes in product-specific regulations which have specific regulations for labeling (washing machines, refrigerator, air conditioning, microwaves, televisions and wineries) for negotiation of new energy efficiency rates and dates of implementation. Followed performance tests of air conditioners in the laboratories accredited by INMETRO to achieve highest possible rating. Show less

Londrina Area, Brazil

Was responsible for structuring new business from Plaenge group (Plenart Engineering and Construction), including all of the work equipment such as cranes, lifts the rack, cargo elevators, concrete plants and metal props and to be in touch with all sites from the company to manage the necessities regarding the equipment.

Londrina Area, Brazil

Was responsible for developing commercial refrigerators (Bottle Coolers) And chilled cabinets of supermarkets (Deli Cases). Coordinated the development and certification from two models of Bottle Coolers according Coca Cola standard. Led the Brazilian site in design of Botle Cooler for the American market, involving Brazil, Mexico and USA, to be produced in Brazil. Managed the development laboratory of new products, with interface from USA professionals. Implemented Windchill… Show more Was responsible for developing commercial refrigerators (Bottle Coolers) And chilled cabinets of supermarkets (Deli Cases). Coordinated the development and certification from two models of Bottle Coolers according Coca Cola standard. Led the Brazilian site in design of Botle Cooler for the American market, involving Brazil, Mexico and USA, to be produced in Brazil. Managed the development laboratory of new products, with interface from USA professionals. Implemented Windchill (software for project management) in Brazil, leading the engineering and IT team, coordinating the budget (around U$ 100,000) and all necessary resources, being the site lead of Brazil in activities related to Windchill. Show less

- More than 3,5 years of product’s development experience on Bottle coolers (Commercial refrigeration) and Multi deck cases (Deli cases) among them Anheuser Busch Bottle Cooler development with participation from 3 different sites (Brazil, Mexico and US) implemented in Brazil. Windchill’s Implementation Site lead, leading people from different positions and departments with employee’s participation from Brazil and US, coordinating all necessary resources to implement the project in a expected… Show more - More than 3,5 years of product’s development experience on Bottle coolers (Commercial refrigeration) and Multi deck cases (Deli cases) among them Anheuser Busch Bottle Cooler development with participation from 3 different sites (Brazil, Mexico and US) implemented in Brazil. Windchill’s Implementation Site lead, leading people from different positions and departments with employee’s participation from Brazil and US, coordinating all necessary resources to implement the project in a expected proper time and quality. After implementing the project, being the Brazil Winchill’s Site lead. Show less

- 5 years of white line development experience (stoves) working in the product’s exportation department to Latin America (Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Colombia) Africa (South Africa and Angola) European West (Ukraine and Romania). Development and Certification lab testing new products and components, Problem solving engineering (Product’s Manufacturing improvement in the assembly line) Costs reduction and Suppliers development. Green Belt graduated with a cost reduction project… Show more - 5 years of white line development experience (stoves) working in the product’s exportation department to Latin America (Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Colombia) Africa (South Africa and Angola) European West (Ukraine and Romania). Development and Certification lab testing new products and components, Problem solving engineering (Product’s Manufacturing improvement in the assembly line) Costs reduction and Suppliers development. Green Belt graduated with a cost reduction project of U$300,000.00/ year.- BSH Continental product’s CONPET implementation Project Lead working in 64 products simultaneously Show less

- Projects/ Studies and quotation of high flow pumps and related components and piping

- Quality assurance trainee. Development and certification test from new components and/or products, physical and chemical tests and life test;

Mba, Bussiness Management, Project Management

Activities and Societies: MBA - Business and Project Management

Post Graduation, Administration

Activities and Societies: Industrial Administration

Mechanical Engineering, Math, Physics, Projects

Graduated with a mark 10+ in the Graduation final work, named Identificação de Aspectos e Impactos Ambientais no setor de Esmaltação de.

Tecnical, Mechanical

Activities and Societies: Tecnical course, machinery knowledge, quality control, project, drawings