Gustavo Crestani
About Gustavo Crestani
Gustavo Crestani is the Plant Manager at General Mills in Campo Novo do Parecis, Mato Grosso, Brazil. He has a diverse background in production management, continuous improvement, and mechanical maintenance, with a strong focus on lean manufacturing and quality management.
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Gustavo Crestani serves as the Plant Manager at General Mills in Campo Novo do Parecis, Mato Grosso, Brasil. In this role, he oversees the entire plant operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity across various departments.
Professional Background
Gustavo Crestani holds a wealth of experience within General Mills Brasil Alimentos Ltda., where he has taken on multiple roles since 2012. His career with the company began as a Mecânico de manutenção in Nova Prata-RS, transitioning to Desenhista de projeto, and subsequently to System Expert (Engenheiro de processo). He then served as Supervisor de melhoria contínua, followed by Production Manager in Cambará, Paraná, before assuming his current role as Plant Manager at the Campo Novo do Parecis plant.
Education and Expertise
Gustavo Crestani has acquired a robust educational background supporting his professional endeavors. He studied Manutenção Mecânica at SENAI from 2008 to 2010. He then attended UCS - Universidade de Caxias do Sul from 2015 to 2017, focused on engineering aspects. Further expanding his expertise, he completed Processos Gerenciais at UNOPAR - Universidade Norte do Paraná from 2016 to 2018 and later achieved a degree in engenharia de produção from Estácio between 2018 and 2020.
Operational Achievements
During his tenure at General Mills, Gustavo Crestani has demonstrated commendable leadership in driving operational excellence. He implemented lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes and significantly reduce production downtime through continuous improvement initiatives. Gustavo has also developed quality management strategies that enhanced product consistency and played a crucial role in launching a new production line at the Campo Novo do Parecis plant. His contributions have been recognized for outstanding operational leadership.
Leadership and Mentorship
Gustavo Crestani is known for his effective leadership and mentorship skills. He has conducted several training sessions for employees on lean methodologies and quality management systems. Additionally, Gustavo has played a pivotal role in mentoring junior engineers and supervisors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. His participation in cross-functional teams has been influential in driving process improvements and cost-saving projects at General Mills.