Andre Piragibe Faria
About Andre Piragibe Faria
Andre Piragibe Faria serves as the Operations Strategic Manager and Transformation Manager at Tronox, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in production and operations management, having worked in various roles across multiple countries.
Current Role at Tronox
Andre Piragibe Faria has been serving as the Operations Strategic Manager and Transformation Manager at Tronox since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and implementing transformation initiatives within the organization. His tenure at Tronox has been marked by a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic change.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Prior to his current position, Andre worked at Tronox as Operations Strategic Manager from 2019 to 2021 in Perth, Australia. He also held various roles at Cristal, including Sr Production Manager in Yanbou, Saudi Arabia from 2014 to 2016, and Production Manager in Thann, France from 2009 to 2014. His experience spans multiple aspects of operations management, including production and maintenance.
Early Career and Roles in Maintenance Coordination
Andre began his career in maintenance coordination at RHODIA CHIMIE, where he served as Maintenance Coordinator for Site Utilities from 2002 to 2003 in Paulinia, São Paulo, Brazil. He later transitioned to Cristal, where he worked as Maintenance and Reliability Manager from 2005 to 2009 in Thann, France. These roles contributed to his expertise in maintenance and operational reliability.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Andre Piragibe Faria earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, completing his studies from 1995 to 1999. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master 2 (M2) in Administration et gestion des affaires from Université de Strasbourg, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. His educational background supports his roles in operations and management.