Luiz Ferrari

About Luiz Ferrari

As a seasoned VP Operations with over 20 years of experience, I have successfully led cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and deliver results in different countries. My expertise lies in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that align with business goals, optimizing processes, and managing global teams. I have a proven track record of driving efficiency, reducing costs, reducing inventory and improving customer satisfaction. I am adept at leveraging the methodologies of Toyota Production System and DANAHER Business System to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Builder of high-performance teams through collaborative leadership style and target orientation.Core competencies - Profit & Loss Management - Lean Manufacturing Implementation - Operations and production process - Supply Chain Management Principles - Budget Planning & Administration - Cross cultural team building, Coaching & Leadership - Start-Up & Turnaround Operations - Problem Solving & Change Management - ERP Implementation - Customer Relationship - Post Merge & Acquisition management - Mentoring young talentsBest regards,Luiz Ferrari

Experience

1. Plant Manager

   Adient

   May 2024 — Present · Riverside, MO, US

   Oversee plant operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and cost-effective management of resources.Establish and implement safety programs in line with company values and policies.Responsible for day-to-day management of the business to achieve the budgeted operating profit and working capital targets.Own and managing the Full P&L of the site and guarantee the customer JIT fulfillmentWork with the Executive Director of Operations on CAPEX expenditures for plant upgrades and improvements to meet current and future customer demandsComply with direction obtained from the North American and Global executive management teamReview monthly financial pack to determine progress and status in obtaining objectives and revise plans as necessary in accordance with current conditions to meet the overall objectives.Ensure adequate resources (personnel, materials, equipment and training) are provided to meet the company objectives.Provide mentoring and guidance to employees.Drive Lean and Six Sigma principles and methodologies in accordance with the companies operating model• Implementation of governance plan based on SQDC-T methodology (Daily KPI tracking meeting in the OBEYA)• Implementation of training center “DOJO” to promote Safety, Quality, TPS, product application trainings with practical exer cises• Achievement of $4.5 Million in non-material savings through:• 30% MTTR reduction and 20% MTBF increase through basics TPM implementation• 11% Direct labor reduction through productivity KAIZENS, lines rebalancing and automation• 16% Salary position reduction through workflow analyzes and functions synergies• Services contracts review and transparent purchase burden budget control• Improvement of overall quality performance, Ford Q1 score from 92 to 97• 30% of Lost Time Rate reduction through Intensive Safety Basics training

Education

• Universidade Sao Francisco

  Engineer's degree, Industrial Engineering

  1988 — 1994

• China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2009 — 2011

• FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2002 — 2003