Vera Figueiredo
Quality & Innovation Manager
Mobile: +351-***-***-***
Email: ***************@*****.***
https://pt.linkedin.com/in/vera-figueiredo-5b857423
Personal Statement
I consider myself a highly efficient, methodical and talented quality manager who has considerable experience in developing and implementing effective quality control processes and structures in a manufacturing and corporate environment. I possess a good understanding of the essentials of safety, environment, innovation and quality. I am looking for a company which will challenge my problem solving skills and allow me to continue developing my knowledge and potential.
Areas of expertise
Quality, Environment and Safety Manager Held Position
Implementation of R&D, Quality, Environment and Safety Standard Skill
FMEA, SIX SIGMA, 5S’s Skills
Audit Certified
Personal and Professional Skills
Solid administrative experience including experience of implementing and managing systems
Strong IT skills, in particular Word and Excel
Attention to detail accuracy
Planning and organizing skills – experience in delivering meeting tight deadlines
Ability to demonstrate flexibility towards a demanding and varied workload
Audit Skills - Audit Certification in SGS and APCER (ISO 9001 Standard Skill Quality, ISO 14001 Standard Skill Environment and OSHAS Standard Skill Safety)
Certified training certificate – Staff Development and Training Skill
Methods/tools in managing Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, PDCA cycle, FMEA, Six Sigma, KPI’s, and product life cycle, among others
Human Resources management (Recruiting and selection, Training, Orientation and tutorial internships
Showrooms and promotional events Planning
Idioms:
oPortuguese (Native)
oEnglish (Input and output skills): fluent
Education and Qualifications
IPCA
(2010-2012)
Master Degree - Quality, Environment, Health & Safety Systems Manager
ISQ
(2008-2009)
Post Graduation - Quality Management Engineering
ESEIG (IPP)
(1999-2004)
Degree in Accounting and Management (ESEIG)
Career Summary
Quality Environment & Innovation Manager
2012 – Present – Controlar Eletronic
Quality & Innovation Manager Position
Restructured and modified the entire Quality Management System by analyzing functional strategic plans and reviews to meet recertification of ISO 9001
Managed quality operational objectives by preparing annual budgets, maintaining labour budgets, scheduling equipment maintenance and calibrations for the company
Provided weekly and monthly reports to senior managers on performance
Ensured non-conforming products are identified and placed on restriction
Coordinated and implemented TQM concepts leading to the PME Excellence
Managing all compliance activities including implementation of Environment program: designing creative solutions that back-up the enforcement plans and programs in the company; managing all activities to successfully gain ISO 14001 certification
Managing all compliance activities including implementation of R&D program: designing creative solutions that back-up the enforcement plans and programs in the company; managing all activities to successfully gain NP 4457 (R&D) certification; creating, investigating, enhancing, studying, examining and advising new merchandising concepts, plans, thoughts and ideas for the company
Playing a pivotal role in design and development of innovator projects, aiming to facilitate organization performance
Coordinating recruitment, admission and company policies
Coordinating the pitch and scoping process for the selection of a staff training and development academy
Being in charge of the recruitment polices of the company and also the welfare of the staff. Also managing the information held on the HR database and personnel files to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner
Quality, Environment, Safety, Manage Systems
2009 – 2012 Self-Employed – Quality Consultant / Audit
Successfully Implemented Quality, Safety, Environmental, Research, Development and Innovation Management System
Requirements in line with the ISO 9001, OSHAS 18001, ISO 14001, NP 4457 standard and achieved the company certification;
Quality Manager Position
2005-2009 MSS (Construction)
Restructured and modified the entire Quality Management System by analyzing functional strategic plans and reviews to meet recertification of ISO 9001-2008
Managed quality operational objectives by preparing annual budgets, maintaining labour budgets, scheduling equipment maintenance and calibrations for the company
Interests
Playing the piano, travelling, listening to music, going to the cinema/ theatre.