Edgar Foitinho
About Edgar Foitinho
Edgar Foitinho serves as the Maintenance Manager at Clever Leaves in Setúbal, Portugal, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possesses extensive experience in maintenance management and process engineering.
Work at Clever Leaves
Edgar Foitinho has been serving as the Maintenance Manager at Clever Leaves since 2021. His role involves overseeing maintenance operations in Setúbal, Portugal. He previously held the same position at Clever Leaves for a brief period of two months in 2021. His expertise in the SAP maintenance module supports efficient management of maintenance tasks within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Edgar Foitinho has a solid educational background in engineering. He studied Electrical and Electronics at Escola Alfredo da Silva Barreiro, obtaining an Electronics Technician qualification from 1985 to 1988. He furthered his education at Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1989 to 1993 and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance from 1995 to 1997. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Engineering in Instrumentation Technology/Technician at the Setúbal School of Technology Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal.
Background
Edgar Foitinho has extensive experience in maintenance and engineering roles across various companies. He worked at Evonik Acrylic Polymers as the Head of the Engineering Department from 1994 to 2009. He then transitioned to Hovione Macau, where he served as the Senior Engineer of the Assembly Department from 2011 to 2015 and later as Maintenance Manager from 2015 to 2019. Following this, he held the position of Engineering and Maintenance Manager at Holigen from 2019 to 2021 before returning to Clever Leaves.
Achievements
Edgar Foitinho is skilled in implementing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) strategies, which enhance operational efficiency and compliance in maintenance operations. He has expertise in equipment qualification, ensuring that machinery and equipment adhere to necessary standards and regulations. Additionally, he is proficient in AutoCAD, which aids in designing and interpreting engineering plans and schematics.