Claudio Eduardo Eccel Lago

Experience

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  Klift Ar Condicionado Central Ltda

  Aug 1992 - Dec 1999

  Maintenance Manager

  Progressed from intern to Maintenance Manager, overseeing maintenance teams for fixed and periodic contracts involving air conditioning and refrigeration systems.Negotiated and prepared budgets and proposals for preventive and corrective maintenance.Planned and controlled costs and results, and implemented maintenance plans.Competencies: Leadership development, Productivity increase, Government relations, Financial management, Operational efficiency.

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  Zero Hora

  May 2000 - Jul 2006

  Service Coordinator

  Coordinated and supervised third-party maintenance teams for printing equipment, air conditioning, and refrigeration.Managed budgets and results, implemented maintenance plans, and software for maintenance management.Coordinated equipment installation projects and managed resources and utilities, including energy and water management.Competencies: Leadership development, Productivity increase, Government relations, Financial management, Operational efficiency.

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  Midea Carrier

  Jul 2006 - Dec 2023

  • Employed control and authorization over the development and implementation of logistics strategies focused on enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.• Created, established, and ensured compliance with critical processes and management policies aimed at driving continuous improvement. • Devised and executed creative logistics alternatives for various business channels and spearheaded all phases of large-scale logistics projects, from ideation through completion, while promoting team collaboration.• Headed the review of the logistics processes for various products and modes of transport to increase productivity and reviewed contracts with suppliers, resulting in a reduction in the cost of transport by 0.7% over the total cost of sale.• Reviewed daily order status, followed through with routing and carrier pickups, and resolved any issues with inventory, EDI, and capacity issues.• Performed capacity planning based on forecasts of space, labor, and equipment and alignment with 3PL capacity and readiness.• Worked with the inbound and transportation team to understand variability and changes to inbound/outbound volume and adjust commitments from carriers as needed.• Developed and monitored 3PL performance through KPI and provided improvement plans with clear action items.• Tracked order status with the express requirement to maintain a best-in-class order fulfillment rate. Show less • Directed and oversaw a complex project to implement a new refrigerator factory in Brazil with accountability for feasibility study, selection of the best location for installation, and land procurement.• Conducted challenging negotiations with government agencies to obtain an incentive for tax reductions and determine the best city for factory installation and oversaw the executive design of all production facilities. • Presided over product development, purchase and integration of equipment and molds needed for production, and installation of the ERP system. • Collaborated with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and analyzed financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.• Monitored team members to confirm they carried out their tasks in an efficient manner while upholding the company's standards.• Evaluated projects to ensure they were meeting company objectives, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines. Show less • Provided tactical leadership to a dedicated team of approximately 1,300 individuals while orchestrating the entire production process and optimizing procedures to safeguard on-time delivery and increase productivity.• Developed and instituted innovative production methods in accordance with strategic initiatives and profitability goals.• Studied current operations, identified areas in need of improvement, and executed corrective actions.• Monitored and maintained compliance with health and safety procedures, company polices, and applicable legal regulations and requirements.• Investigated, assessed, and fully resolved employee issues or grievances and administered collective bargaining agreements. Show less • Directed all daily activities related to supply logistics and the production process of air and microwave conditioners as well as collaborated with other managers to formulate goals and understand requirements.• Formulated estimations for costs, prepared and tracked budgets, and monitored expenses to ensure costs remained within the financial plan.• Streamlined workflow to meet specifications and deadlines, monitored production to resolve issues, and confirmed that production met quality standards and health and safety regulations.• Conducted regular performance evaluations of production personnel and provided feedback on areas for improvement. Show less

  • Head of Outbound Logistics – Senior Industrial Manager

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Project Leader – Senior Industrial Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Plant Manager - Senior Industrial Manager

    Sept 2017 - Dec 2021

  • Industrial Manager

    Oct 2014 - Sept 2017

  • Logistics Manager

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2014

  • Warranty Coordinator

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2009
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  Flex

  Aug 2024 - Feb 2025

  Senior Design & Engineering Manager

  Support for the Development of New Business in HVAC Production SystemsAssist in evaluating and selecting the best options for implementing new manufacturing processes to enhance productivity. Provide support in researching innovative technologies, analyzing potential improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and drive continuous improvement.

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  Daikin Comfort

  Feb 2025 - now

  Continuous Improvement Senior Manager