Sandro Figueiredo
About Sandro Figueiredo
Sandro Figueiredo is the Head of Operations at Forged Technologies U.S., a division of thyssenkrupp, with extensive experience in engineering and management roles within the company.
Title
Sandro Figueiredo currently holds the position of Head Of Operations at Forged Technologies U.S., a division of thyssenkrupp.
Professional Experience
Sandro Figueiredo has a comprehensive career at thyssenkrupp, progressing through various roles over the years. Starting as a Machinist from 1995 to 1997, he then served as Production Cell Support from 1997 to 1999. Following that, he worked as a Process Technician from 1999 to 2002, and Process Engineer from 2002 to 2005. He was also a Process and Project Engineer from 2005 to 2007, and a Process Engineering Manager from 2007 to 2015. He then took on the role of Plant Manager from 2015 to 2021. Currently, he serves as the Head of Operations for Forged Technologies U.S. He has been involved in multiple improvement initiatives within the company, reflecting a steady career progression and deepened expertise in operational management.
Education and Academic Background
Sandro Figueiredo holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from Universidade São Francisco, which he pursued from 1996 to 2001. In addition, he furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from FGV. These academic credentials underpin his expertise and leadership in engineering and operations management.
Implemented Strategies and Projects
During his tenure, Sandro Figueiredo has implemented various continuous improvement strategies aimed at optimizing production processes. Notably, he led a project on the machining line for heavy-duty crankshafts, focusing on planning, scope development, and execution with a goal to identify time and cost-saving opportunities. He improved productivity for the Forging production line for Light Crankshafts by 19% through cycle time optimization. Furthermore, he generated annual savings of $350,000 by introducing weight reduction inputs in the forging process and oversaw the localization of a welding process for a track tensioner production, increasing sales.
Languages and Communication
Sandro Figueiredo is fluent in both English and Portuguese. This bilingual capability facilitates effective communication and operations management in diverse and multinational environments.