Paulo Burger
About Paulo Burger
Paulo Burger serves as the Global Operations Lean Director at Faurecia, where he oversees operations performance management and Lean system deployment across 77 plants worldwide. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across multiple companies and countries, contributing to significant improvements in operational efficiency and quality performance.
Work at Faurecia
Paulo Burger serves as the Global Operations Lean Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2023 in Puebla, Mexico. In this role, he is responsible for operations performance management and the deployment of Lean systems across 77 plants worldwide, which employ approximately 45,000 individuals. His focus includes enhancing labor efficiency, productivity, quality costs, and manufacturing costs.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Prior to his current role, Paulo Burger held various positions in the automotive sector. He worked at HELLA as Global Director of Performance Management & Lean from 2022 to 2023 and previously as Global Head of Engineering Project Management from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes roles at FEV Europe GmbH, FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Marelli, where he contributed to engineering and project management efforts.
Education and Expertise
Paulo Burger holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mannheim Business School, completed between 2015 and 2017. He also studied at ESSEC Business School, where he achieved the same degree. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, completed from 2003 to 2007.
Achievements in Lean Management
Paulo Burger has led the Forvia Excellence System (FES), recognized as an industry benchmark Lean System, which has contributed to sustainable growth within the organization. He was awarded 'Global Top Scorer' for delivering a global Quality performance turnaround, achieving historical best levels in key operational performance indicators.
Multicultural Experience
Paulo Burger has lived and worked in four different countries: Brazil, Belgium, Germany, and Mexico. This diverse background has enhanced his multicultural awareness and ability to connect with individuals across various organizational levels, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in international settings.