Vitor MacHado
Engineering & Operations Leader | Plant Management | Greenfield Launches | Manufacturing & Industrialization Expert | Lean Manufacturing | Global Experience
- Role
- Senior Technical Manager at Magna International
- Location
- Lancaster, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vitor MacHado
Results-Driven Leader | Lean & Six Sigma Expert | Global Automotive Experience I…
Experience
Senior Technical Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · Lancaster, OH, US
As Senior Technical Manager, I am leading a cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations. My responsibility spans across Maintenance, Tooling, and Engineering, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost optimization.Key responsibilities include:Driving preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment effectiveness and minimize downtime.Leading the engineering team in process development, project execution, and capital investment initiatives.Championing Continuous Improvement (CIP) programs, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and constraint management principles to eliminate bottlenecks and improve overall efficiency.Managing budgets, resources, and scheduling to align with production targets while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.Coaching and developing technical talent, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and innovation.Through this role, I aim to deliver sustainable results by integrating technical excellence with leadership, ensuring operations run smoothly while continuously improving productivity, safety, and competitiveness.Magna are one of the suppliers leading global automotive with 327 manufacturing operations and 100 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We have over employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
Education
Senai São Paulo
Aprendiz Industrial - Eletricista / Eletronica
2005 — 2007
Cornell University
Servant Leadership - Executive Leadership
2024 — 2024
ISQ Portugal
European Welding Engineer - EWF / IIWF
2018 — 2020
Faculdade Pitagoras
Automation Engineer at Pitagoras Brazil
2009 — 2015
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