Professional Experience

A 20-year track record of transforming manufacturing operations, optimizing supply chains, and leading high-performance teams across global industries.

Core Competencies

  • Multi-Site & Portfolio Operations
  • Operations Scaling & Platform Build-Out
  • P&L Ownership
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Operational Excellence
  • Change Management
  • High-Reliability Operations
  • Maintenance Systems

Education

MBA, Finance
Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
2005 - 2008
B.S., Electrical Engineering
University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
1999 - 2003

Certifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • ISO 14000 / 22000
  • Strategic Leadership

Vice President & General Manager

Opal Fuels Inc. / Chromalox | Salt Lake City, UT
Feb 2023 – Present

Selected by a private equity-backed group to lead high-impact manufacturing mandates, driving 25% growth and portfolio diversification under tight performance cycles.

  • Strategic Expansion: Directed a $58M CapEx expansion, achieving a 34% output increase and 11% overhead reduction via Lean Six Sigma and process modernization.
  • Digital Transformation: Implemented Oracle ERP and Power BI dashboards, enhancing data analytics and KPI visibility.
  • Financial Impact: Achieved a +6-point EBITDA improvement in the first year through operational excellence and disciplined cost control.
  • Leadership: Reduced turnover to below 9% through targeted leadership development and culture building.
Team Leadership

Building a culture of unity and performance ("We Are All One")

General Plant Manager

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier | Columbus, IN
Dec 2017 – Feb 2023

Directed a $380M P&L and 600+ employees in high-volume automotive manufacturing, achieving recognized excellence in a demanding Tier 1 environment.

  • Operational Excellence: Delivered 74% OEE and zero-defect performance across multi-site operations.
  • Customer Success: Achieved 99% on-time delivery and recognized as a Best Supplier by Stellantis.
  • Growth Management: Consolidated two U.S. production sites and launched major OEM programs like Dodge Truck, increasing customer satisfaction by 30%.
KPI Management

Data-driven management with clear visual KPIs

Vice President of Operations

Abengoa Bioenergy | Brazil & USA
Jun 2008 – Oct 2017

Led operations for four manufacturing facilities with 950 employees and $1B revenue responsibility.

  • Automation: Spearheaded a $150M automation initiative, boosting reliability by 39%.
  • Cost Optimization: Achieved 17% reduction in COGS and 19% savings in personnel costs through Lean Six Sigma.
  • Strategic Growth: Grew commercial footprint by acquiring two national and four international clients.

Early Career

2000 – 2008
Engineering Manager | Ahlstrom Paper

Spearheaded $37M greenfield plant project; decreased downtime from 11% to 1%.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer | Eaton Corporation

Implemented Lean methodologies boosting profitability by 25%.