Claudio De Paula
About Claudio De Paula
Claudio De Paula is the Gerente Industrial at Freudenberg Performance Materials, with extensive experience in production management and engineering.
Professional Title and Current Role
Claudio De Paula holds the position of Gerente Industrial at Freudenberg Performance Materials. He has been in this role since 2014, overseeing industrial operations in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. His responsibilities include managing production activities, ensuring efficiency, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Past Roles at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Claudio De Paula has an extensive history with Freudenberg Performance Materials, where he held several roles before becoming Gerente Industrial. From 2013 to 2014, he served as Production Coordinator, a role in which he coordinated various production processes. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2013, he was a Production Supervisor, where he supervised daily production activities to meet operational goals. His career at the company began in 1997 when he worked as an Electronic Technician, maintaining and troubleshooting electronic systems till 2004.
Educational Background
Claudio De Paula pursued his education in engineering and technology. He studied Mechatronics at Universidade De Taubaté from 2010 to 2012. Before that, he earned a degree in Engineering from Universidade Do Vale Do Paraíba between 2002 and 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical and managerial roles in the industry.
Operational Improvements and Management
Throughout his career, Claudio De Paula has implemented numerous operational improvements. He introduced 5S and Visual Management techniques on the shop floor to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, he led 6 Sigma projects that focused on reducing shop floor waste and minimizing customer claims. His efforts have significantly optimized raw material usage and improved production line productivity through 6 Sigma methodologies.
Equipment Development and Safety Inspections
Claudio De Paula has played a critical role in managing layout changes to accommodate new productive areas. He has collaborated extensively with equipment manufacturers to develop and optimize equipment. His responsibilities also included conducting safety inspections and operational tryouts in Denmark and Germany to ensure equipment efficacy and safety standards. Furthermore, he provided operational training to the maintenance team to maintain efficient equipment operation.