Joao Soares

Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Darcor Casters Limited
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CA
Languages
  • Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Italian Professional working proficiency

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Guilherme Kern Lopes

Joao is a very disciplined and focused professional, capable to manage his tasks in a timely manner, delivering great results to the company. I had the pleasure of working with him for 2 years as his manager and during this time I was particularly impressed by his ability to engage people to meet the goals. I strongly recommend Joao!

Fabio Nichilo

When Joao asked me if I would write a letter of recommendation for him, I didn't hesitate. This letter was easy for me to write. Joao is not only a person of integrity, he is an outstanding Engineer/Leader. He worked for me at Android Ind in multiple positions for 5 years. During his tenure with me, I could always depend on Joao to deliver. He is energetic, accurate, fair minded, dependable, and mostly importantly easy to work with. I would hire him in a minute. He would definitely contribute and thrive in a complex, fast paced organization. Sincerely, Fabio Nichilo, Plant Manager

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Credentials

  • Business Analytics: Data-Driven Decision Making
    University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
    Jan, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
    Management & Strategy Institute
    Aug, 2020
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Darcor Casters Limited
    • Canada
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      Provides leadership, vision and strategy for overall business operations, including manufacturing, engineering, product development and R&D, quality, equipment, and facility maintenance. Developed and implemented operational performance KPIs, achieving 98% on-time delivery (7% increase) and reduce quality customer complaints by 40% in 2022. Leads strategic planning and execution of CAPEX projects to expand manufacturing capacity by 20% in 2022. Implemented Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques to improve plant visual management and production outcome, achieving a 15% reduction in product lead time. Show less

  • Android Industries
    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Operations Manager
      • Apr 2019 - Feb 2021

      • Oversees the operations, manufacture and quality of suspension modules assembly for a tier-one automotive supplier overseeing 200 employees and 7 direct reports.• Established and maintains a culture focused on safety with zero recordable incidents in 2019. • Leads day-to-day operations with 20+ staff, reviewing KPIs, coaching and developing the team in problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.• Provides project leadership for 5 cross-functional cost reduction projects• Leads internal and external audits, achieving IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications in 2019/20. Show less

    • Plant Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Completed Expat short-term assignment for a site turnaround project with 100 employees, with P&L responsibility of over $20M annual revenue and annual volume of 2 million tires. • Developed and executed site annual operating and capital budgets and monthly forecasts, leading the team to improve annual operating costs by 35%.• Reorganized and strengthened seven-member management team by redirecting engineering, HR and quality departments to resolve issues with on-time delivery, customer quality and turnover. • Led Kaizen and continuous improvement projects reducing customer complaints by 35%, scrap by 22% and staff turnover by 30%. Show less

    • Plant and Engineering Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

      • Established company’s first European Michelin business, recruiting 40+ staff and installing 3 new semi-automated production lines. • Led business growth in the luxury vehicle market, launching 18 new commodities for Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes and BMW, resulting in an additional 2 production shifts.• Seconded to support launching the company’s first Asian-based plant in Shenyang, China.• P&L responsibility of over $4.5M exceeding contribution margin target in 2017 and 2018.

    • Regional Engineering Manager
      • Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

      • Provided site leadership in a fast-paced, multi-site environment to ensure expectations are met relative to delivery, maintenance, quality and cost targets.• Managed engineering, IT and maintenance departments in 2 manufacturing facilities, with a combined 24 direct reports.• Led implementation of multiple Kaizen and Six Sigma projects utilizing innovative and automation processes, resulting in a total savings of over $1.8M.• Strategized replacement of labor-intensive processes by adding 3 new robot cells that effectively improved productivity by 35%. Show less

    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

      • Launched and installed General Motors Onix vehicle production lines for the company’s first South American plant. • Managed plant machinery park, including torque tools, presses, robot cells and automated assembly lines, while performing continuous improvement. • Led engineering team achieving business Production Part Approval Processes from the customer.

  • John Deere
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

      • Responsible for machining quality control working collaboratively with other members of the engineering department. • Developed and monitored statistical process control and scrap analysis, while leading the development of new product and processes. • Implemented a Six Sigma project resulting in the reduction of CNC machining tools consumption, corresponding to a savings of $250K in 2011 and selected as “Top 3” Six Sigma plant projects. • Responsible for machining quality control working collaboratively with other members of the engineering department. • Developed and monitored statistical process control and scrap analysis, while leading the development of new product and processes. • Implemented a Six Sigma project resulting in the reduction of CNC machining tools consumption, corresponding to a savings of $250K in 2011 and selected as “Top 3” Six Sigma plant projects.

  • Dana Incorporated
    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Process Improvement Analyst
      • Feb 2007 - Sep 2010

      • Managed Steering Column processes (CNC machining, welding and assembly), while participating in continuous improvement projects with Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban and 5S methodology) • Led projects to reduce cost in machining processes, resulting in a cost savings of $110K • Managed Steering Column processes (CNC machining, welding and assembly), while participating in continuous improvement projects with Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban and 5S methodology) • Led projects to reduce cost in machining processes, resulting in a cost savings of $110K

Education

  • University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
    Business Analytics, Data-driven Decision Making
    2020 - 2021
  • FADERGS - Laureate International Universities
    Master of Business Administration - MBA
    2011 - 2013
  • Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
    Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
    2004 - 2010

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