Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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João Pardalejo

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level of position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.


Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during career.


Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs.


Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Sodecia Automotive
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.
  • Implemented process improvements, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
  • Trained new employees on equipment usage, safety measures, and production procedures.
  • Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with supply chain for timely replenishment of materials.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and support to team members for growth.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed team of 100 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.

Production Area Coordinator

Sodecia
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated merchandising, promoted new products and increased brand awareness.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Developed and maintained efficient production processes and procedures.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
  • Communicated scheduling with employees to promote on-time delivery.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.

Quality Engineer

Sodecia
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.

Team Leader

Schaeffler Portugal
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
  • Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Office Manager

Auto Reparadora Pinhelense, Bosch
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.

Plant Manager

Granipoly
01.2012 - 11.2013
  • Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.

Maintenance Engineering Intern

Delphi
05.2011 - 08.2011


  • Support to the Senior Engineer throughout Production Process

Education

M.D. - Mechanical Engineering

Universidade De Coimbra
09.2013

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Safety Processes
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Daily Workflow Improvement
  • People Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • Continuous improvement
  • Quality control
  • Production and processing
  • Cost control
  • Data analytics
  • Business management
  • Employee leadership

Accomplishments

Effective member of the General Directorate of Associação Académica de Coimbra, ano de 2009

  • Youth Association Leader, CDEP-Pinhel
  • President of the General Assembly of the "União Desportiva os Pinhelenses"
  • Deputy of the parish assembly
  • Santa Casa da Misericordia Board Member

Languages

Portuguese
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
German
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Sodecia Automotive
09.2023 - Current

Production Area Coordinator

Sodecia
04.2019 - 08.2023

Quality Engineer

Sodecia
12.2017 - 04.2019

Team Leader

Schaeffler Portugal
06.2016 - 12.2017

Office Manager

Auto Reparadora Pinhelense, Bosch
06.2014 - 05.2016

Plant Manager

Granipoly
01.2012 - 11.2013

Maintenance Engineering Intern

Delphi
05.2011 - 08.2011

M.D. - Mechanical Engineering

Universidade De Coimbra

Runner

Being a runner, much more than the tests or the times you do in them, means being focused, organized, disciplined and committed to the goal.

João Pardalejo