Daniel Lages
Batalha,,Leiria
Summary
Proactive and collaborative Mechanical Engineer with over 6 years of experience in production planning and control within high-precision manufacturing environments.
Developing and managing detailed production schedules, capacity planning and line balancing.
- Track real-time production progress and prepare performance reports.
- Supporting supplier communication and procurement coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Industrial Planning & Supply Chain Technician
MD Group
, Portugal
2020.09 - 2026.03
- Coordinated production planning and scheduling for manufacturing projects, aligning capacity, workflows, and delivery timelines to ensure on-time execution.
- Developed and managed multi-stage production schedules across departments, balancing workloads to maximize efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.
- Monitored real-time project progress and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Supported material availability by assisting with purchasing, maintaining clear supplier communication, and coordinating procurement processes.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to streamline workflows and enhance overall production execution.
Industrial Planning Technician (Professional Internship)
MD Group
, Portugal
2019.12 - 2020.09
- Assisted in creating initial production plans and tracking project milestones across manufacturing initiatives.
- Supported coordination between departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
Education
Master’s - Direct Digital Manufacturing Engineering
Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão
Leiria, Portugal /2019 - /2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão
Leiria, Portugal /2016 - /2019
Skills
- Production Planning & Control: Capacity Planning, Manufacturing Scheduling, Production Activity Control (PAC), Lead Time Optimization, Line Balancing, Workload Balancing
- Supply Chain & Procurement: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supplier Communication, Procurement Coordination
- Tools & Systems: ERP (RPS – Ibernova), Advanced Microsoft Excel
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Industrial Planning & Supply Chain Technician
MD Group
2020.09 - 2026.03
Industrial Planning Technician (Professional Internship)
MD Group
2019.12 - 2020.09
Master’s - Direct Digital Manufacturing Engineering
Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão
/2019 - /2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão
/2016 - /2019