Marco Souza
Transforming Operations & Inspiring People | Driving Excellence Through High-Performing Teams, Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Role
- Head of Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing at MAHLE
- Location
- Dayton, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Marco Souza
Passionate about inspiring people, building resilient teams, and driving sustainable business growth through innovation and operational discipline.Performance-driven Operations Executive with 23+ years of international experience in the automotive industry, successfully leading cross-functional teams and large-scale operations across Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.Specialized in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement, with a proven track record of transforming complex operations into agile, efficient, and cost-optimized systems. Recognized for delivering measurable results, driving organizational change, and inspiring high-performing, multicultural teams.Key achievements include leading multi-plant transformations, delivering double-digit cost savings, improving on-time delivery to +99%, and successfully managing global product launches for leading OEMs (GM, Ford, VW, BMW, Mercedes, Chrysler).Trilingual in Portuguese, English, and Spanish,
Experience
Head of Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing
Mar 2024 — Present · Dayton, OH, US
Leading Operational Excellence strategy across U.S. operations, aligning with MAHLE Production System guidelines.Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced efficiency and reduced production costs by double-digit percentages.Implemented Lean and Six Sigma projects, achieving significant waste reduction and operational stability.Coaching leaders and teams on best practices for performance improvement and sustainable growth.
Education
University of Michigan
Certificate Lean Manufacturing
2014 — 2014
ICAMI
Management and Business Skills, Business Administration and Management, General
2012 — 2013
IPADE Business School
Business Administration and Management, General
2017 — 2018
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
MBA, Project Management
2007 — 2008
Centro Universitário Braz Cubas
Bachelor, Automation and Control Engineering
2000 — 2006
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