Tiago Mascarenhas
About Tiago Mascarenhas
Tiago Mascarenhas is a Plant General Manager with extensive experience in lean manufacturing and production efficiency. He currently serves as a Faurecia Excellence System Auditor, focusing on the Toyota Production System across Faurecia companies globally.
Work at Faurecia
Tiago Mascarenhas currently serves as a Plant General Manager at Faurecia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various operational aspects of the plant. He also functions as a Faurecia Excellence System Auditor, where he audits the Toyota Production System across Faurecia companies globally. His work emphasizes the importance of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Tiago Mascarenhas studied at Universidade Do Minho, where he achieved a Master's degree over a span of 13 years, from 2002 to 2015. He also attended Univerza V Mariboru for one year, from 2006 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in production system efficiency and lean manufacturing, particularly in the application of the Toyota Production System.
Background
Tiago has a background in managing company traffic operations for nearly one year. His experience includes implementing flexible systems for the storage of parts, which enhances stock visual management. He has held responsibilities in production control and logistics improvement, focusing on process improvement and cost reduction.
Achievements in Lean Manufacturing
Tiago Mascarenhas advocates for lean manufacturing principles and is dedicated to continuous improvement initiatives. He enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance processes through benchmarking and brainstorming. His approach includes on-ground implementation and training, which contributes to the overall efficiency of operations.
Experience in Waste Elimination
Tiago has significant experience in production system efficiency, particularly in the elimination of waste, known as MUDA. He applies principles of the Toyota Production System to streamline processes and reduce unnecessary costs, contributing to improved operational effectiveness.