Carlos Alberto Vicente Morais
Bragança,04
Summary
Operational Excellence Consultant & Industrial Manager
Management Graduate with over 10 years of hands-on experience in a
multinational automotive environment (Faurecia). Specialist in Lean
Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, and Change Management. Proven track
record of leading continuous improvement projects (SMED, KATA, Hoshin) that
resulted in increased productivity and scrap reduction. Skilled at translating
strategic objectives into operational actions on the shop floor.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production supervisor
Faurecia Clean Mobility
Bragança, Portugal
08.2014 - Current
- Digitalization Pioneer: Designed and implemented the factory's first digital work instructions. This initiative systematized technical knowledge, ensured Standard Work, and modernized new operator training. (H4H5)
- Talent Development & Delegation: Active mentorship and delegation to Gap Leaders, resulting in the direct promotion of several employees to Supervision and Maintenance Team roles, ensuring technical autonomy and succession planning.
- Performance Optimization (Output & Scrap): Consistent increase in productive output and systematic reduction of waste (Scrap) and non-quality costs through rigorous technical analysis and monthly performance reviews. (UAP4 JLR Crisis management)
- Proactive Problem Solving: Focused approach on anticipating cross-functional quality constraints. Utilized QRCI and KATA methodologies to address root causes, shifting focus from reactive firefighting to prevention.
- Strategic Planning & Organization: Coordinated management of multiple manufacturing processes and teams, ensuring alignment with global goals (Hoshin Kanri) and rigorous delivery of high-performance results. (First Layout Nave I)
- Process Efficiency (SMED): Led workshops to reduce setup times, maximizing equipment availability and production flexibility. (AI 200)
Production team leader
Faurecia Clean Mobility
Bragança, Portugal
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Operational Management & Safety: Led the GAP (Autonomous Production Group) focusing on full compliance with production targets (quantity, quality, and cycle time), ensuring team safety and strict adherence to PPE regulations.
- Quality Control & Analysis: Strict application of the 8 Quality Basics, including start-up validation (First Piece OK), verification of Poka-Yoke devices, final control, and defect analysis using Pareto Charts.
- Flow & Standardization: Monitored logistical flow (FIFO/KANBAN) and conducted periodic reviews of Standard Work, defining and implementing immediate corrective actions.
- Continuous Improvement & Maintenance: Executed Line KATA routines and SMED operations, proposing active improvements to setup times. Ensured workplace organization (5S) and performed Level 1 preventive maintenance.
Production Operator
Faurecia Clean Mobility
Bragança, Portugal
03.2009 - 07.2012
- Technical Welding Execution: Specialized operation in TIG, MIG, and MAG welding processes, ensuring strict compliance with engineering specifications and safety standards.
- Quality Control & Inspection: Responsible for final inspection on the production line, ensuring dimensional and visual compliance of parts, preventing defects from reaching the customer (Quality at the Source).
Education
Degree in Management -
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Bragança, Portugal07.2020
Skills
- Problem solving and decision making
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Team motivation
- Leadership & Mentoring
Change Management
- SAP
- M-Lean
- Think analytically
- Proactivity
Adaptability - Flexibility
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Portuguese
Other language(s)
English
LISTENING C1 READING C1 WRITING B1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION B2 SPOKEN INTERACTION B2
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
Training
- Digital Production Tools Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Workshop FES Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Workshop MIFA Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Behavioral Training for Operators Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Performance assessment Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Workshop SW Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Production System Efficiency - Hoshin Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Behavioral Training for Leaders Faurecia Clean Mobility
- PULL SYSTEM Faurecia Clean Mobility
- QRCI 8D Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Conflict management Faurecia Clean Mobility
- Fundamental Management Skills Faurecia Clean Mobility
Timeline
Production supervisor
Faurecia Clean Mobility
08.2014 - Current
Production team leader
Faurecia Clean Mobility
06.2012 - 09.2014
Production Operator
Faurecia Clean Mobility
03.2009 - 07.2012
Degree in Management -
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança