Alex Souza

Production Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader | Manufacturing | Lean | Black Belt | Process & Product Engineering | MBA in Industrial Management | Postgraduate Degree in Engineering & Industry 4.0 | Senior Consultant

Brazil

About

Industrial Manager with over 20 years of experience in Production Management within the Automotive and Metallurgical sectors, with strong expertise in shop floor operations, multidisciplinary team leadership, and management of highly complex industrial operations. Solid experience managing industrial plants in the Greater São Paulo region, with deep knowledge of the region’s production, logistics, and operational dynamics. Strategic Competencies Production Management & High Performance ● Participative leadership focused on engagement, results-driven culture, and team development. ● Management of operational, technical, and support teams. Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence ● Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified. ● Implementation of Kaizen, TPM, SMED, VSM, and PDCA methodologies. ● Systematic reduction of costs, waste, and process variability. ● Increased productivity and operational efficiency. Industrial KPI Management ● Monitoring and improvement of OEE, productivity, quality, and costs. ● Experience in IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certified environments. ● KPI-driven industrial management with data-oriented decision-making. Crisis Management & Operational Agility ● Fast line balancing and setup optimization. ● Management of production bottlenecks and performance recovery initiatives. ● Contingency planning for critical breakdowns and demand peaks. ● Non-conformity treatment focused on root cause analysis (Ishikawa, 5 Whys). Strategic Resilience ● Ability to maintain operational stability under high-pressure environments. ● Strong culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline. I am open to opportunities as Production Manager, Industrial Manager, Production Supervisor, Coordinator, or strategic Operational Excellence positions within the Greater São Paulo region. Feel free to connect with me to discuss how I can contribute to improving the performance and competitiveness of your industrial operation. #IndustrialManagement #LeanManufacturing #OperationalExcellence #BlackBelt #Manufacturing #OEE #IATF16949 #AutomotiveIndustry #PeopleManagement

Experience

  • Senior Lean Six Sigma Consultant at Growth, Manufacturing, Excellence
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    ● Lead Lean Transformation, BPM, and Operational Excellence projects ● Conduct organizational assessments and end-to-end process mapping ● Define implementation roadmaps focused on measurable results ● Facilitate strategic workshops with leadership and executive management ● Develop and standardize consulting methodologies ● Act as a technical reference for the consulting team ● Ensure technical quality of deliverables and project materials ● Conduct root cause analysis and process stabilization activities ● Support the definition and deployment of KPIs and visual management systems ● Lead continuous improvement and productivity initiatives ● Participate in executive meetings with clients ● Support the commercial area with technical proposals and business assessments ● Develop training programs and workshops for clients ● Mentor junior and mid-level consultants

  • Process Engineering Manager at Altrade Comércio e Representações
    Oct 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    ● Analytical vision of products, processes, and people. ● Critical approach and deep understanding of all project details to ensure the best possible execution and results. ● Continuously improve production processes through initiatives and programs focused on safety, quality, and cost reduction. ● Continuously analyze manufacturing capacity of assembly lines, ensuring customer demand fulfillment and productivity performance. ● Participate in the development of new manufacturing processes and new product designs. ● Commit to the continuous review and improvement of organizational processes. ● Conduct product and process demonstrations and presentations. ● Support product selection, sizing, configuration, and pricing to meet customer application requirements. ● Provide support in quotations and spare parts orders, ensuring accurate and timely information is delivered to customers. Six Sigma & Process Improvement ● Lead Six Sigma projects focused on process improvement, from opportunity identification to solution implementation. ● Analyze data using statistical tools to identify patterns and trends that may indicate business process issues. ● Identify improvement opportunities in collaboration with cross-functional teams and define performance goals. ● Implement improvement solutions together with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effectiveness and sustainability. ● Train and mentor employees in Six Sigma tools and process improvement methodologies. ● Manage new Six Sigma projects, ensuring activities are completed on time, within budget, and with the expected quality standards.

  • ZF Group (Limeira, SP)
    • Operations Manager
      Mar 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

      ● Manage the execution of production activities in compliance with current safety and quality standards, aiming to achieve or exceed the department’s cost targets. ● Continuously improve production processes through initiatives and programs focused on safety, quality, and cost reduction. ● Contribute to the continuous development of the team. ● Plan and control the department’s expense budget. ● Continuously analyze the manufacturing capacity of assembly lines, ensuring customer demand fulfillment and productivity performance. ● Participate in the development of new manufacturing processes and new product designs. ● Commit to the continuous review and improvement of organizational processes, leading the team in a motivating manner aligned with the company’s overall objectives.

    • Production and Maintenance Manager
      Jan 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      ● Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics for the production area. ● Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve high-performance team objectives. ● Collaborate with other management teams to achieve cost, quality, and safety goals. ● Review and analyze production objectives and procedures to improve operational performance within your area of responsibility.

  • Co-Founder and Manufacturing Manager at HMD Eletrônica Ltda.
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2018 · 8 yrs

    ● Management of purchasing, administrative processes, construction, and manufacturing; ● Coordinate administrative and industrial staff in all activities related to product development; ● Responsible for the entire SMT and PTH components production line, including PCB integration and testing; ● Management of Manufacturing Capacity Expansion; ● Developer of new electronic products and process automation; ● Responsible for customer evaluations; ● Participation in continuous improvement projects.

  • Continental (São Paulo, Brazil · On-site)
    • Senior Process Engineer
      Sep 2008 - Nov 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      ● Responsible for the entire SMT production line and electronic processing; ● Implementation of AOI processes and assembly of electronic processes such as relays and modules; ● Responsible for the entire SMT and PTH components production line, including PCB integration and testing; ● Management of Manufacturing Capacity Expansion; ● Developer of new electronic products and process automation.

    • Process Analyst / SMT Specialist
      Sep 2007 - Sep 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo

      ● Responsible for the entire SMT production line and electronic processing; ● Implementation of AOI processes and assembly of electronic systems such as relays and modules; ● Responsible for the entire SMT and PTH components production line, including PCB integration and testing; ● Management of Manufacturing Capacity Expansion; ● Developer of new electronic products and process automation.