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Octavio Amaral

Boynton Beach,FL

Summary

Accomplished Senior Operations and Logistics Supervisor with a proven track record at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Whirlpool Corporation enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Expert in Lean Manufacturing and adept at people management, I led initiatives that significantly reduced costs and improved logistics processes, embodying a results-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement and waste reduction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Operations and Logistics Supervisor

Whirlpool Corporation
Joinville, Brazil
01.2022 - 07.2023

Management of logistics operations at the Whirlpool refrigeration plant in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Team management with more than 140 people, management of materials and equipment of movement. Responsible for the diffusion and application of the WCM methodology and development of the work team. Control and development of performance and leadership indicators. Cost management, leading projects to optimize logistics flow and improve to workplace. Member of the logistics pillar team for WCM methodology.

  • Team development in the logistics pillar of WCM.
  • Leadership in labor reduction projects.
  • Leadership in project to eliminate forklift movements.
  • Leadership in packaging cost reduction projects.

Senior Operations and Logistics Supervisor

Whirlpool Corporation
Rio Claro, Sao Paulo, Brazil
04.2019 - 12.2021

Management of logistics operations at Whirlpool laundry and cooker plant in Rio Claro, SP. Team management with more than 180 people, management of materials and equipment of movement. Responsible for the diffusion and application of the WCM methodology and development of the work team. Control and development of performance and leadership indicators. Cost management, leading projects to optimize logistics flow and improve jobs with more than R$1.6M of saving. Member of the logistics pillar team and people development for WCM methodology. Actuation with industrial engineering in the logistic development for the installation of a new warehouse of direct materials, including storage structures, handling equipment, preparation of layouts and flows, material call systems and labor sizing.

  • Leadership of labor reduction projects.
  • Project leadership for forklift reduction.
  • Project leadership for layout optimization. costs..
  • Project leadership for layout optimization
  • Leadership in logistical development for new warehouse.

Operations and Logistic Analyst

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
11.2018 - 03.2019

Performance in the optimization of logistics processes with increased productivity, quality and cost reduction.

Improvement of safety in logistics operation and overall efficiency of equipment. To methodologically support the local operation team and the plants in the LATAM region regarding the in-depth application and expansion of the WCM Logistics pillar. Acting with manufacturing engineering in the logistic development for new GSE engine plant, cycling automation systems, handling equipment, preparation of layouts and flows, material call systems, number of manpower and new warehouse structure over 13,000m.

  • Leadership of labor reduction projects
  • Project leadership for forklift reduction
  • Leadership of projects to reduce packaging costs
    Project leadership for layout optimization.
  • Support for technical logistics projects at the group's plants in Brazil.
  • Leadership in logistical development for new warehouse.

Operations and Logistics Supervisor

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
04.2014 - 11.2018

Responsible for the internal Handling plant engines and transmissions of FCA Betim. Team management with more than 120 people, materials and equipment. Responsible for the diffusion and application of the WCM methodology and development of the work team. Control and development of performance and leadership indicators. Cost management, leading projects to optimize logistics flow and improve to workplace with more than R$1.1M of saving. Participant of the logistics pillar team for WCM methodology and diffuser of the methods of logistics and organization of the workplace. Expert in LCS, WO and AM pillars for WCM method.

  • People management and high-performance teams.
  • Projects to reduce turnover.
  • Labor reduction projects.
  • Project leadership for forklift reduction.
  • Leadership of projects to reduce packaging costs
    Project leadership for layout optimization.
  • Support for technical logistics projects at the group's plants in Brazil.
  • Leadership in logistical development for new warehouse.

Operation Team Leader

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
07.2010 - 04.2014

Responsible for team management in the final assembly area and internal Handling. Control of team performance indicators and Leadership, quality, safety, cost deployment, diffuse and application of the WCM methodology for workplace. Responsible for operational training and team development. Elaboration of projects for cost reduction, product and process improvement, improvement in the efficiency of internal logistics through the development of kits, packaging, layouts and means of movement.

  • Leadership of labor reduction projects.
  • Project leadership for layout optimization.
  • WO pillar specialist for WCM methodology
  • AM pillar specialist for WCM methodology

Operator Technician

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
07.2005 - 06.2010

Operator of the final assembly workshop. Development of work focused on autonomous maintenance and organization of the workplace (WCM Methodology). Elaboration of Kaizens for process improvement. Participant of the Internal Climate team. Development of management presentations whit Microsoft Office.

Education

MBA - Business Management

USP - University of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
12.2021

MBA - Logistics Engineering

Unica College
Minas Gerais, Brazil
07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Faminas College
Minas Gerais , Brazil
12.2017

Skills

  • Goal-Oriented

  • People Management

  • Training and mentoring

  • Employee Motivation

  • Operations Management

  • Internal Logistics Management

  • Process Improvement

  • Project Management

Certification

  • Leader Coach Training, IBC (Brazilian Coaching Institute), 2019
  • Train The Trainer, FCA Fiat Chrysler, 2017
  • Shop Floor Management, Porsche Consulting, 2016
  • WCM Especialist - Workplace Organization and Logistics Pillar, 2014
  • World Class Manufacturing, Fiat Isvor - 2011
  • 7 Steps problem Solving, Interaction Plexus, 2010
  • Metrology, SENAI, 2006

Languages

English
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Operations and Logistics Supervisor

Whirlpool Corporation
01.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Operations and Logistics Supervisor

Whirlpool Corporation
04.2019 - 12.2021

Operations and Logistic Analyst

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
11.2018 - 03.2019

Operations and Logistics Supervisor

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
04.2014 - 11.2018

Operation Team Leader

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
07.2010 - 04.2014

Operator Technician

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
07.2005 - 06.2010

MBA - Business Management

USP - University of Sao Paulo

MBA - Logistics Engineering

Unica College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Faminas College
Octavio Amaral