Larissa Pedrosa Fritzen
About Larissa Pedrosa Fritzen
Larissa Pedrosa Fritzen is a Production Manager at ABC Technologies in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in production management and engineering across various industries. She specializes in Lean methodologies and Six Sigma, holding a Black Belt certification and a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering.
Current Role as Production Manager
Larissa Pedrosa Fritzen currently serves as the Production Manager at ABC Technologies, a position she has held since 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, she coordinates teams and is responsible for training and monitoring operators to enhance production efficiency. Her leadership focuses on driving operational improvements and ensuring that production goals are met.
Previous Experience at ABC Technologies
Prior to her current role, Larissa worked at ABC Technologies as an Assistant Production Manager from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to various production initiatives and gained valuable experience in managing production processes. Additionally, she served as a Six Sigma Black Belt at the same company from 2016 to 2019, where she applied her expertise in Lean methodologies and Six Sigma to drive process improvements.
Background in Engineering and Production
Larissa has a solid background in engineering and production management. She worked as a Process Engineer at Dana Holding Corporation from 2011 to 2015 and at LIFEMED from 2009 to 2010. Her role involved developing and implementing production processes, which contributed to her extensive knowledge in the field. Earlier in her career, she served as an Electronics and Plastics Technician at Johnson Controls from 2007 to 2009.
Educational Qualifications
Larissa holds a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, which she completed in 2012. She also has a University Degree in Polymer Engineering from Universidade Luterana do Brasil, obtained in 2010. Additionally, she studied Six Sigma at SSC – Six Sigma Consultants, Inc., achieving a Black Belt in 2017.
Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies
Larissa utilizes Lean methodologies alongside Six Sigma to drive change management and project management initiatives. She has international expertise in developing new projects, particularly in implementing new production lines in the plastics area. Her experience includes failure investigation and applying analysis and troubleshooting methods to enhance production processes.