Thiago Espirito Santo

Experience

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Engineering and Maintenance Technician

  • Responsible for supporting the project's development and technology transfer to consumer goods manufacturing plants.• Implemented new technologies and production processes, optimizing manufacturing operations.• Participated actively in continuous improvement projects, aiming to increase efficiency and quality in production processes.• Collaborated with engineers and managers to ensure efficient technology transfer between different plants.

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  Parker Hannifin

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Automation Project Engineer

  • Responsible for the Engineering area in the Packaging Business Unit in Brazil, responsible for developing innovative machines and solutions for industrial automation.• Responsible for identifying opportunities for technological innovation and implementing automation solutions that increase competitiveness and operational efficiency.• Collaborated directly with clients and strategic partners, ensuring alignment between market demands and technical solutions offered.Highlights and main results and achievements:• Member of the Market Engineering team, contributing to increasing the market share of motion & control products by 50% in 2013. Show less

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2022

  • Worked as the IoT (Internet of Things) focal point for all consumer plants in Brazil, leading digital connectivity and automation initiatives.• Collaborated with international teams to develop innovative solutions and maximize operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with local and global regulations.• Responsible for managing strategic initiatives, focusing on effective communication between teams and stakeholders, and ensuring alignment and transparency at all project stages.• Accountable for schedule, costs and quality of deliveries, strictly monitoring progress and implementing solutions to mitigate risks.Highlights and main results and achievements:• Managed the Project and investments of over US$5 million, focusing on liquid plants and digital transformation.• Managed Sun Care, Wound Care and Feminine Care workflows, integrating market demands with advanced technological solutions.• Led the Band-Aid Virtualization project, the most prominent digital initiative in São José dos Campos, with complete plant migration to a server environment in compliance with GxP, FDA and ANVISA regulations. Show less • Responsible for the automating area (where there is a focal point) in the São José dos Campos plant, creating, managing, and implementing a 5-year strategic roadmap aligned with global platforms experts. • Supporting CAPEX and cash flow management, working closely with the Office of Excellence and workflow leaders in different countries.• Collaborating with multicultural and cross-functional teams, leading large-scale projects and promoting automation solutions aligned with industry 4.0 best practices.Highlights and main results and achievements:• Led the implementation of Johnson & Johnson's first global Collaborative Central Palletizer, ensuring process optimization and increased productivity.• Precursor in developing and implementing collaborative robots in Latin America, taking industrial automation to new heights in the Region. Show less

  • Engineer | Project Manager

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Team Automation Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2020
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  Kenvue

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2025

  Engineering Manager

  • Leading cross-functional teams to ensure effective program execution, focusing on digital transformation and production processes. automation • Developing results-oriented solutions aligned with the company's productivity and global efficiency goals.• Remarkable performance in project management and CAPEX and OPEX control, ensuring compliance with established deadlines and budgets.• Effective communication with global stakeholders, ensuring strategic partnerships and alignment with corporate growth goals.Highlights and main results and achievements:• Led the processes development and execution and 5-year strategic planning for the Consumer Digital and Liquids Transformation Program.• Managed the Smartops Program initiative, a global pilot that increased plant performance by 300% through technological innovations, development of new formulation equipment, and implementation of 3 new cosmetics processing plants. Show less

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  Reckitt

  Jan 2025 - now

  Senior Engineering Manager

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