Wender Cotrim
Production Manager @Vitrum Glass Group
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WORK HISTORY
Production Manager @Vitrum Glass Group
Manufacturing operations management of two production sites, reporting directly to VP of Manufacturing and Engineering- Compliance to internal safety rules, regulations and WHMIS- Ensure routine compliance for direct and indirect reports- Execution and compliance to dynamic production scheduling plan with short lead times- Coordinate and support production and maintenance teams to solve systematic problems using root cause analysis tools- Ensure compliance to standard work through audits of standard operation procedures and work instructions execution.ACHIEVEMENTS - Overall internal rejection rate reduction by 1.3% and external rejection rate (RMA) by 0.4%- Rejection rate reduction by 6% and increase first pass success rate from 92 to 96% in lamination process- IG lines idle time reduction by 16%- Absenteeism reduction using attendance management program- Direct labor reduction by 9% through process optimization- Implementation of daily root cause analysis for main rejection, downtime and idle time reasons on every department.
EDUCATION
Unitri - Centro Universitário do Triângulo
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Production Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT WENDER COTRIM
I’m a Production Engineer and Production Manager with 15+ years leading complex manufacturing environments through structure, stability, and continuous improvement. My engineering foundation gives me a deep understanding of processes, quality, and technical problem‑solving — and I’ve built my career on turning that knowledge into practical, scalable operational systems.I lead with a hands‑on, people‑first approach: developing supervisors, creating clarity, and building routines that make accountability natural. I’m known for translating Lean, TPM, and OEE into simple, frontline language that teams actually use — not theoretical concepts that sit on a wall. My focus is always the same: stabilize the process, build capability, and create an environment where people thrive and results follow.I also bring specialized expertise from the glass industry. For six years, I served as an active member of the ABNT/CB37 Committee for Flat Glass for Architectural applications standardization in Brazil, contributing to national standards for glass manufacturing, quality, and safety. This experience strengthened my technical judgment, sharpened my quality mindset, and taught me how to bridge engineering standards with real‑world shop‑floor execution.Across my career, I’ve improved throughput, reduced scrap, stabilized processes, and built leadership teams capable of sustaining performance long after the initial improvements. I bring calm to high‑pressure environments, coach with intention, and create structure where none exists.Currently, I’m focused on scaling operations, developing leaders, and building the foundation for long‑term operational excellence. If you’re passionate about manufacturing, leadership development, or practical Lean implementation, I’m always open to connecting.
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