Chemical engineer with Manufacturing Plant Manager experience

Roberto Motta de Andrade

Delray Beach, FL ***** USA *******.*********@*******.*** 301-***-****

Target Position: Plant Manager Position in Ft Lauderdale

Lean Manufacturing Expert / Multi Facilities Operation management / Continuous Improvement

Energetic, forward-thinking leader who drives continued growth of business while bringing innovation and a disciplined operational and financial focus to the organization. Lead operation of start-up and turnaround companies. Identify strategic acquisitions to gain market share. Capitalize on market opportunities to drive revenues, profits, and growth. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Norwegian.

Leadership Turned around largest aluminum manufacturing operation in the world from $20,000,000 net losses, in 2013, to $8,000,000 net income in 2014. Executed facility revitalization plan.

Team Building Managed joint venture facility between Ma’aden, a Saudi Arabian company, and Alcoa (management partner). Rebuilt fragile relationship during an unstable period of the plant operation to a solid partnership in 2014. Corrected previous management issues.

Value Creation Implemented Operational Excellence best practices and introduced new technologies to 20 manufacturing operations resulting in $120,000,000 EBITDA in 2012 and $80,000,000 EBITDA in 2013.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Led top R&D project in 2006. Met project timeline within $30,000,000 annual budget. Completed Engineering and Development Phase. Authored strategic plan to retrofit Alcoa facilities and commercialize new technology.

Customer Service Grew value added product sales 15% (US 50,000,000 net profit) from 2001 to 2004. Increased premium product sales by optimizing customers’ processes and improving quality of final products.

Areas of Expertise

Manufacturing Turnaround Strategic Business Planning

Best Practices Development (Maintenance, IT, Procurement) Lean Manufacturing

International Multi-Site Operations Short & Long-Range Planning

Finance & Budgeting Organization Design & Development

Cost Containment & Corporate Growth Customer Service & Retention

Environment, Health & Safety Gap Analysis and Kaizens

Professional Experience

Gerson Lehman Group (GLG), Inc., Delray Beach, FL, January 2015–Present

Concentrate on the metal or chemical industries. Work with and resolve problems in organization, costs, and financials with capital venture, engineering companies, and investors.

Provide business solutions to clients as a member of a network of experts.

Alcoa Inc.

Vice President, Middle East, 2013–2014

Began Alcoa career as process engineer and rose to vice president of the largest aluminum plant in the world (1,200 employees and 35 nationalities). Started up and stabilized the Ras-Khair aluminum plant in Saudi Arabia. Controlled costs throughout operational departments and analyzed results to highlight problem areas and take appropriate action. Reviewed all contracts for cost effectiveness, feasibility, and proper handling. Held P&L responsibility. Managed 12 direct and 36 indirect reports.

Reduced product waste 90% by solving scrap root causes.

Delivered lowest cost aluminum produced during 1st year of operation.

Oversaw operational management of the plant leading the Department Directors to achieve and exceed revenue and customer satisfaction targets

Achieved zero serious injuries and zero non-compliance environmental incidents.

President, Center of Operational Excellence, 2011–2013

Steered 50 engineers in development of Lean Manufacturing Systems in operation, maintenance, information technology, and introduction of new technologies. Made decisions on issues relating to efficient operations of all functional areas in partnership with HR and corporate support teams. Ensured compliance of equipment, vehicles, and facilities with safety and environmental regulations and company policies. Held P&L responsibility for $20 million budget. Supervised 8 direct and 20 indirect reports.

Center of Excellence became benchmark in all Alcoa operations around the world.

Achieved highest possible level of customer satisfaction and profit within the corporate policy guidelines.

Received Alcoa CEO Award for the value creation by the Center of Excellence, 2012.

Interviewed by IndustryWeek Magazine, October 2011 – Article: Center of Excellence help manufacturers stay ahead in the game.

Vice President, Research and Development, Alcoa Technical Center in Pittsburgh, PA, 2007–2011

As Project Manager led 100 scientists in discovering alternative “green” processes to eliminate carbon dioxide footprint from making aluminum. Managed full time and contingent work forces. Handled employee complaints, conflicts, and problems pertaining to fellow workers. Developed hiring, training, directing, and evaluating personnel procedures. Held P&L responsibility for $30 million budget. Managed 4 direct and 15 indirect reports.

Monitored security procedures to protect intellectual properties and assets at all times.

Drove team members to ensure meeting and exceeding project stage gates targets.

Complied with safety rules and regulations as mandated by federal, state, and local ordinances.

Plant Manager / Regional President - Multiple International Operations, 1993–2007

Served as Regional Manager for four facilities in Spain and three facilities in US. Acted as Plant Manager for single facilities in Brazil and Norway.

Oversaw operations, planning, safety, and environment. Managed all functional areas that serviced Combo, Retail, or Business Direct channels including: receiving, stocking, inventory control, production, loading, and administration. Collaborated with General Manager and Area General Managers to oversee key property issues including capital projects, customer service, and refurbishment. Developed sales objectives and goals for the facilities. Held P&L responsibility with 8 direct and 16 indirect reports.

Delivered 15% cost reductions annually while meeting customer satisfaction at all plants by applying Lean and Six Sigma processes methodologies.

Reached best in class levels with zero plant incidents and zero environmental incidents.

Previous positions held:

Alcoa, Strategic Planning Manager, Corporate Strategic Analysis and Planning Department, Pittsburgh, PA. Facilitated worldwide strategic analyses assisting several business units. Searched for new business opportunities in Siberia, China, and Venezuela. Improved connections among departments to maximize value added products.

Westinghouse and Furnas Nuclear, Chief Chemical Engineer

First nuclear facility (ANGRA I) operated in Brazil located in Rio De Janeiro.

Education

Executive MBA degree, University of Pittsburgh, PA

Advanced Management Systems, University of Templeton-Oxford, United Kingdom

B.S. degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Rio De Janeiro Federal University, Brazil

Of Note

Process Mastery, Michael Hammer and Co., Boston, MA

Mentor of graduate students, University of Miami School of Business, FL

ERP implementation experience and prior project management experience

Lean Manufacturing Expert – Toyota Suppliers Training Program – YOMO consultants

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