André GráCIO
About André GráCIO
André GráCIO is a FES & Productivity Engineer Improvement based in Terni, Italy, with over six years of experience at Faurecia. He specializes in lean management practices, digital transformation, and training operators in various methodologies.
Work at Faurecia
André GráCIO has been employed at Faurecia as a FES & Productivity Engineer Improvement in Terni, Italy since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing productivity and implementing lean methodologies. He has successfully implemented the 5S methodology in three vertical storages and developed a Min/Max system for managing work-in-progress (WIP) stocks. GráCIO supports the engineering process department, achieving an 80% reduction in rework on production lines. He also leads digital transformation initiatives, including MLEAN, DMC, and MII, and manages the general pull system at the plant.
Education and Expertise
André GráCIO holds a Pós-Graduação in Lean Management, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He studied Engenharia e Gestão Industrial during this period. Prior to this, he obtained a Licenciatura in Gestão de Recursos Humanos from Instituto Politecnico da Guarda between 2014 and 2017. His educational background equips him with the necessary skills to implement lean practices and manage productivity improvements effectively.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, André GráCIO worked at Vialivre, S.A. as a Phototolling Specialist for two months in 2018. He also served as an Administrative Controller Trainee at Altran for six months in 2017. These experiences contributed to his understanding of operational processes and management practices in various industries.
Achievements
In his current role, André GráCIO manages two Kaizen operators to establish lean structures and oversees two SMED projects and two MIFD/MIFA projects. He has implemented and audited E-Kanban systems to enhance inventory management. Additionally, he trains operators on several key methodologies, including TOP5, OK First Part, Toyota Fundamentals, and Scrap Declaration. GráCIO also manages two new trainees, guiding them in their daily tasks and objectives as a Lean Coach.