Hubert Antonio Rui de Barros

Lead Process Improvement Engineer @PepsiCo

Lincolnshire, GB

Main lead and driver to bring the Pellet Plant back to standardChampioned daily Lean initiatives using A3, PDCA, DMAIC, and CAPA, embedding a strong problem-solving mindset across all shifts and functions.Delivered hands-on training to upskill frontline teams and engineers, building capability and confidence in structured problem-solving and Lean tools.Developed and implemented Standard Work Procedures (SWPs) and redesigned legacy processes to align with Lean and GMP principles, driving operational consistency.Serving as a core member of a strategic project team to restore aging production lines, collaborating closely with OEMs and engineering to bring machinery back to standard and stabilize operations.Owned end-to-end execution of R&D trials, ensuring alignment to technical specifications and seamless scale-up from lab to production.Led Lean Kaizen and Six Sigma Green Belt projects to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing

Goa University, Goa

Bachelor's Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Loyola High School Margao Goa

Primary and secondary school

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

Masters of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Innovation and Management

Rosary Higher secondary navelim

Higher Secondary School, Science