São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Strategic vision obtained as Entrepreneur. Skilled at management of people at all levels, effective communicator with the team and with peers and superiors both in Brasil and abroad. Solid experience in consumer goods companies, with several successful performances in startup / plant restructuring, inventory reduction, implementation of new production lines and technological innovations, predominantly in the area of Color Cosmetics, resulting in significant market share gains and cost savings. Team builder and hands on..
Consulting in Plant Startup, New Production Lines, Process Improvement and Formulations. Council Member of International Consulting Companies
Responsible for Industrial Operations in Brazil (Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Quality Control, R&D, Industrialization, TDM, and Maintenance) Direct contact with peers and others departments in USA and Italy to exchange information and implement Group Policies. Strong participation on the Business Plan. Reduced delivery delays by 80%, increased productivity by 40%, start the production of new technologies enabling the company to open new markets.
Direct report to the Group Director of Operations based in France, being Brazil responsible for: EBTDA, Gross Manufacturing Margin, Maintenance, H&S, Quality, Logistics and Planning of the business unit. Elaboration and management of the annual budget of the business unit (yearly sales of US$ 14 millions and 30 people). Support the Sales Team in visits to premium customers in order to start new partnerships. Having as customers L’Oréal, Avon, Natura, Boticario, Hypermarcas, Casa Granado e Le Lis Blanc. Enable the company to start local production of powders and nail varnish. 99,7% of accurancy on stock using Cycle Counting Inventory Method.
Report to Industrial Director of the Company, based in Italy Transfer of new production processes technologies and differentiated products for the domestic market, taking care of the supply chain process. Active participation in strategic decisions relevant to new business. Technology transfer between headquarters and branch acting as an interface between the various departments. Plant relocation to another city, being responsible for the new layout design, installation, licenses and approvals. Company transferred in two weeks, with no impact on orders delivery.i
Plant Startup of an Italian Cosmetic Company in Brazil, working in cooperation with a French engineering company (Coteba) and the Italian Project Manager to define, design and purchase all equipment for the Brazilian subsidiary. Participation from the green field to client’s homologation. Invited to assume the Industrial area after the startup. Consulting Services in Process Improvement, Implementation of New Production Technologies and Formulations. Taught Postgraduate classes in Color Cosmetics Production at the Brazilian Association of Cosmetology.
Enable the Company to produce Color Cosmetics and Personal Care Products. Startup of equipment with high end technology, enabling the production of new products and opening new markets for the Company. Lean Manufacturing, and manufacturing cells implementation. Led the launching of more than 1.000 products in the local and international Market, keeping constant contact with international suppliers;