Alfonso Gravalos
About Alfonso Gravalos
Alfonso Gravalos is a Post Graduation Professor at FGV with extensive experience in industrial operations and management. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Valeo Engine and Electrical Systems and Magneti Marelli, and has successfully implemented projects that improved productivity and operational efficiency across multiple industries.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Alfonso Gravalos has been serving as a Post Graduation Professor at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2005. With 19 years of experience in this role, he contributes to the academic development of students through advanced coursework and practical insights from his extensive industry background.
Education and Expertise
Alfonso Gravalos holds an MBA in Project Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, which he completed in 2004. He also studied at ICC International Coaching Community, earning a coaching certification from 2013 to 2015. His educational background includes a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University Center of FEI, completed in 1980, and management studies at FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado and INSEAD.
Background in Industrial Management
Gravalos has a robust background in industrial management, having worked in various capacities at Valeo Engine and Electrical Systems from 1981 to 2010. His roles included Methods and Process Supervisor, Quality Director, Project Manager, and Industrial Director. He also held positions at Magneti Marelli, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH, and Gestamp Edscha, where he managed operations and technology processes.
Consulting and Project Implementation
Since 2012, Alfonso Gravalos has been a consultant at AGX Solutions - Consultoria Empresarial, Treinamento e Desenvolvimento Ltda in Campinas, Brazil. He has implemented significant projects, including a comprehensive site project for a Brazilian furniture industry that integrated production operations and improved efficiency. His initiatives have resulted in enhanced productivity and operational effectiveness across various sectors.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
Gravalos has led numerous initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency. Notably, he implemented a SMED project in a steel furniture company, achieving a 20 to 30% increase in productivity and a 50% reduction in setup time. Additionally, he reorganized a ceramics industry's layout, which led to a significant reduction in production losses and improved productivity.