Hilton Alves
Senior Director of Operations @Piper Aircraft
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Operations @Piper Aircraft
FL, US
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, production planning, tooling, and continuous improvement teams totaling over 400 employees.• Drive end-to-end production processes spanning advanced machining, metal forming, welding, composites and structural assembly, ensuring alignment with aviation industry standards and regulatory requirements.• Develop and execute operational plans that optimize resource allocation, workflow efficiency, and capacity utilization across multiple departments and technologies.• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by embedding Lean Manufacturing principles, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.• Implemented multiple kaizen events, driving operational improvements including 50% increase in throughout, 80% backlog reduction and 70% decrease in shortages.• Oversee budget planning and cost management driving financial performance and operational sustainability.• Champion workforce development, mentoring department leaders and driving engagement to build a high-performance, accountable, and agile organization.• Ensure compliance with stringent aviation industry regulations and certification requirements (e.g, AS9100, FAA) to maintain product safety and quality.
EDUCATION
Escola de Engenharia Industrial de São José dos Campos
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba
Civil Engineer, Engineering
ABOUT HILTON ALVES
Seasoned Operations Executive with 25 years of experience in the fast-paced automotive industry and the highly regulated aviation sector, leading cross-functional teams, scaling operations, and driving performance improvement across global organizations. Proven success in optimizing supply chains, transforming business processes, and delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings. Adept at strategic planning, building high-performing teams, and aligning operations with corporate goals to support sustainable growth. Passionate about driving results through data, innovation, and servant leadership.A committed advocate of continuous improvement, I’ve championed Lean Manufacturing practices since 2004, fostering cultures rooted in quality, efficiency and accountability. My global experience includes spearheading high-impact initiatives across multiple countries, launch new manufacturing facility and serving on crisis response teams, where I’ve led organizations through operational challenges with resilience and agility.
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