Bruna Nicolay
About Bruna Nicolay
Bruna Nicolay is the Rio Plant Engineering Manager (TSM) at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in project management, sustainability, and safety metrics.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Bruna Nicolay currently serves as the Rio Plant Engineering Manager (TSM) at Procter & Gamble, a position she has held since 2019. Prior to this, she was the Utilities & Facilities Operations Department Manager from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier roles at Procter & Gamble include Engineering Project Manager (2014-2017) and Head & Shoulders Initiatives Manager (2013-2014). She began her tenure at the company as a Material Quality Management professional in 2012, having worked in various capacities within the company for over a decade.
Educational Background
Bruna Nicolay has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Ibmec, completed between 2017 and 2019. She also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Organic Synthesis from UFRJ, obtained from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, Nicolay has a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Chemical Engineering from SENAI CETIQT (2011-2014), a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Industrial Chemistry from IFRJ (2008-2011), and studied Industrial Administration at Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca.
Project and Construction Management Expertise
Bruna Nicolay has considerable experience in project and construction management, especially in implementing adaptations to Brazilian operational safety standards. She managed engineering and capital high-performance organizations at Procter & Gamble, focusing on sustainability footprint and safety metrics. Her approach involved deploying strategies to boost productivity and optimize processes, demonstrating her proficiency in handling complex engineering projects.
Leadership in Sustainability and Operational Efficiency
Throughout her career, Bruna Nicolay has led initiatives focused on cost reduction and consumption savings, particularly under the Manufacturing of the Future 5.0 framework. She has extensive experience implementing IWS/PDCA strategies to enhance maintenance performance and operational processes. At Procter & Gamble, she played a pivotal role in leading high-performance teams, underscoring her capability to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency.
Academic and Professional Training
In addition to her formal education, Bruna Nicolay completed an English exchange program at International House Toronto in 2012, enhancing her business communication skills. She also participated in the Workshop de Sustentabilidade at IFRJ in 2009. Her academic background is further strengthened by her role as a Master's degree student in Organic Chemistry at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (2009-2013), where she was involved in research and development at IPPN/UFRJ.