Samuel Sam Gomes Pereira
Project Manager | Automotive Industry | Cross-Functional Leadership | Strategic Cost Optimization & Operational Excellence
- Role
- Project Manager at ZF Group
- Location
- Auburn Hills, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Samuel Sam Gomes Pereira
With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, I specialize in project management and cost optimization, currently serving as Project Manager at ZF Group (CVS Division). My role focuses on leading strategic cost reduction and VAVE initiatives under the Profitability Booster PowerLine program. By collaborating across Direct Material, Intercompany Material, and Assembly streams, I ensure seamless project execution aligned with customer needs, operational strategies, and business goals. Leveraging expertise in strategic cost management and cross-functional leadership, I drive impactful results without compromising quality or innovation. My data-driven approach empowers teams to deliver measurable value through efficient governance and continuous improvement. Passionate about fostering collaboration and transparent communication, I remain committed to shaping strategies that enable growth and operational excellence across every project.
Experience
Project Manager
Sep 2019 — Present · Auburn Hills, MI, US
At ZF Group, I played a pivotal role in driving cost reduction initiatives that significantly improved both profitability and operational efficiency. I managed the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that timelines and budgets were adhered to while mitigating risks. By fostering collaboration among engineering, manufacturing, and finance teams, I was able to resolve complex issues and maintain transparency throughout the project duration.
Education
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management
2015 — 2019
ETEC - Escola Técnica Estadual de São Paulo
Certificate program, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
1998 — 2001
Universidade São Francisco
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2002 — 2005
Skills
- Apqp
- Supply Chain Management
- Jit
- Dfmea
- Poka Yoke
- Automotive
- Six Sigma
- Ppap
- Iso 9000
- Industrial Engineering
- Fmea
- Value Stream Mapping
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
- Iso/Ts 16949
- Iso 14001
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kanban
- Sap
- Quality Management
- Iso Standards
- Pdca
- Kaizen
- Supply Chain
- Smed
- Iso
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
- Continuous Improvement
- Toyota Production System
- 5s
- Tpm
- Automotive Engineering
- Ts16949
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