Marcos Sousa

Experience

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  Ford Motor Company

  May 1995 - Feb 1999

  Maintenance Engineer

  - Developing, Coordinating, and Executing the Master Maintenance Program in the Printing area, managing the Preventive and Predictive maintenance programs for equipment through the maintenance process.- Conducting Retrofitting studies for equipment aimed at Continuous Improvement of Work Methods, Productivity, Quality, and Cost Efficiency.- Identifying and defining the need for machine purchases in the industrial area and tools/machines for the department, analyzing technical feasibility studies, and evaluating, in collaboration with other departments and management, the purchase/investment and/or improvements to existing machines.- Assisting in the Reduction of Production Indices (downtime, Die Set, Backlog, etc.), which influence production.- Coordinating interventions on machines and equipment for Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Inspections, generating reports on all downtime due to Corrective, Preventive, or Predictive reasons.- Training and Coordinating Teams of Mechanics/Electricians to perform pre-determined tasks in the Master Schedule, according to the Weeks of the Year, Component Lifespan, and Equipment History. Show less

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  Mazzaferro Indústria e Comércio de Produtos para Pesca S/A

  Oct 1999 - Feb 2001

  Maintenance Manager

  - Developing and Implementing the Preventive Maintenance Program aimed at reducing the production-influencing index factors, covering all textile equipment in the production process.- Coordinating the Maintenance team, managing outsourced labor, and department costs, and developing Equipment Rehabilitation projects.

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  Collins & Aikman

  Jun 2001 - Nov 2004

  Manufacturing Manager / Engineering Process and Product Manager

  - Strategic production management, participating in business definitions and continuous improvements.- Monitoring efficiency indicators, cost control, and product performance.- Supervising Industrial Engineering, directing activities, and analyzing results.- Developing and planning Human Resources, training teams, and interns.- Optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and improving productivity.- Representing the company to customers and suppliers, identifying new market opportunities. Show less

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  Sian - Sistemas De Iluminacao Automotiva Do Nordeste

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2006

  Metallization, Tooling and Maintenance Manager

  - Coordination of activities to reduce failures and breakdowns in production.- Monitoring and controlling internal expenses, focusing on cost reduction.- Management of critical production items and human resources development.- Planning of preventive maintenance for equipment and tooling.- Production scheduling, ensuring quality, productivity, and goal achievement.

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  Valeo Lighting Systems

  Jun 2006 - Apr 2015

  - Management and monitoring of new projects, ensuring cost reduction and quality improvement (PMBOK).- Leadership of meetings with clients to define new product requirements.- Technical support during the industrialization phase, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.- Coordination of project development, ensuring deadlines, costs, and quality.- Application of quality tools (FMEA, Design Review, Pre-Concept Study). - Development and implementation of new products, ensuring quality, cost, and deadlines.- Creation of manufacturing processes, ergonomic studies, and flowcharts for production optimization.- Analysis and improvement of assembly cell efficiency, focusing on automation and streamlining.- Participation in FMEA and economic feasibility studies for new products.- Investment management and budget optimization for new business opportunities.

  • New Product Development Engineer

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2015

  • Process Engineer

    Jun 2006 - Apr 2010
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  Magna International

  May 2015 - now

  - Customer relationship management (Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, Accounts Receivable, and Shipping) to ensure satisfaction and resolve pending issues using tools such as Microsoft Project, KPI, and PPAP.- Customer representation within the company, ensuring problem resolution and strategic alignment through the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and FMEA VDA.- Development of new markets and products, analyzing prices, investments, and business opportunities.- Market and competition monitoring, creating databases to support strategic decision-making.- Product cost management and margin tracking, identifying optimization opportunities using Balanced Scorecard, Kanban, and Lean Manufacturing.- Participation in project teams, ensuring deadlines, quality, and alignment with company strategies. Show less

  • Program Manager Chief

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Program Manager

    May 2015 - now