Responsible for rejecting or accepting production according to quality of samples and ensuring correct scrap recovery procedures are followed. Establish all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO/ IATF, BIQS (GMB), Q1 (Ford) and safety standards. Lead team in problem solving and investigating internal and external rejections. Manage quality risks and ensure compliance. Support and manage 3rd party technical audits. Responsible for Quality System (ISO 9001 + IATF) and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001). Manage quality related issues for customers and suppliers. Develop a quality program to ensure employees comply with quality assurance objectives, techniques, methods and procedures. Perform customer rejection analysis and customer certification. Develop annual departmental budget for Quality & Environmental / Safety.

Focus on reducing inventory (raw materials, components, WIP-Work in Process, Finished Goods) so that there is greater turnover material internally (DIOH - Day Inventory on Hand), thus there will be no capital invested in the company stopped.Evaluate the production and optimize processes to minimize costs and achieve a gain in productivity (producing more with fewer people). The overall performance of the plant, through the financial data related to NET Sales, Variable Costs and Fixed Costs that directly impact the operating result (EBITDA).Focus on overall company performance, setting aggressive performance goals for the team. Ensure production targets and control quality of products supplied. Customer assistance communications, warranty costs administration and analysis. Lead quality/ process/ production departments focused in the customer’s point of view. Lead and manage company strategies across the Matrix Requirements.

Thirteen years of experience working with blow moulding products (fuel tanks, filler pipes, reservoir, air ducts) being 15 years experienced on supervision and management of technical teams at the automotive quality product, process and application.

Develop budgets and approve expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources, ensuring that materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.Best Practices - Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.

Focus on overall company performance, setting aggressive performance goals for the team. Ensure production targets and control quality of products supplied. Customer assistance communications, warranty costs administration and analysis. Lead quality/ process/ production departments focused in the customer’s point of view. Lead and manage company strategies across the Matrix Requirements.Focus on reducing inventory (raw materials, components, WIP-Work in Process, Finished Goods) so that there is greater turnover material internally (DIOH - Day Inventory on Hand), thus there will be no capital invested in the company stopped.Evaluate the production and optimize processes to minimize costs and achieve a gain in productivity (producing more with fewer people). The overall performance of the plant, through the financial data related to NET Sales, Variable Costs and Fixed Costs that directly impact the operating result (EBITDA) are the total responsibility of the Plant Manager.

Eleven years of experience working with blow moulding products (fuel tanks and filler pipes) being 8 years experienced on supervision and management of technical teams at the automotive quality product, process and application.

France: Development and implementation of new product and its respective assembly line (quality activities). Try-out (product/process) to assure good parts before sending the assembly line to Brazil. China: Training Managers/Engineers/Technicians and Operators regarding warranty returns analysis, product working, sales services working, how to elaborate reports, audit in components supplier regarding process and product, continuous improvement activities with customer interface (vehicle x product). USA: Specific training in fuel delivery systems equipments, scrap analysis methodology, internal PPM methodology, quality indicators tooling, assessment in strategic suppliers and regarding PPM evaluation, error-proofing/ poka-yokes system benchmarking. USA: Specific training on technology fuel delivery system (fuel module and fuel pump for automotive vehicles), emphasis on technology poka-yokes for assembly production lines for critical product analysis, incoming inspection system (methodology, procedures, instrumentation, gages). Greenville, Tennessee: Audit / evaluation/ assessment of component suppliers / critical services, audits, performance evaluation of TI in the Greenville plant. USA: Global Quality Meeting presentation of the performance of TI Brazil for all regions. Presentation was focus on quality indicators, COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality), Internal and External Problems, Warranty Complains (Guarantee), objectives and future goals, focus on standard procedures (World Wide), standardization of information via Web, and focus in the critical suppliers. Analysis of warranty parts and also audit of critical suppliers. England: Deeside: Global Quality Meeting presentation of the performance of TI Brazil for all regions. Setting goals for reducing the rate of COPQ and Warranty, and in this meeting I was issued the responsible for setting up procedures worldwide). Establishment of standardized audits (globally) and setting time limits for answers to R8D's, Action Plans.