Sergio Pereira
About Sergio Pereira
Sergio Pereira is a Site Operations Manager at JBT FoodTech in Chapecó, Brazil, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in sales and technical roles, having previously held positions at Prime Equipment Group and Spirax Sarco, and possesses strong technical knowledge of food processing equipment.
Current Role at JBT FoodTech
Sergio Pereira serves as the Site Operations Manager at JBT FoodTech, a position he has held since 2020. He operates out of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brasil. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer productivity, improving quality control, and reducing costs through the effective use of company equipment and systems. He also maintains a comprehensive drawing library for each customer location, ensuring that operational efficiency is prioritized.
Previous Experience at Prime Equipment Group
Before joining JBT FoodTech, Sergio Pereira worked at Prime Equipment Group as a Sales Manager for a decade, from 2010 to 2020. During his tenure, he established strong partnerships with key contacts and associates in the protein processing sector. His role involved translating technical manuals and marketing materials from English to Portuguese, facilitating better communication and understanding for Portuguese-speaking clients.
Technical Sales Experience at Spirax Sarco
Sergio Pereira's career includes a five-year stint at Spirax Sarco, where he worked as a Technical Sales professional from 2002 to 2007. In this position, he developed a strong technical understanding of products and services, contributing to effective sales strategies and customer engagement.
Early Career at Sadia
Sergio Pereira began his career at Sadia, where he worked in Maintenance and Projects from 1993 to 1999. This six-year experience laid the foundation for his technical expertise and understanding of operational processes within the food industry.
Educational Background
Sergio Pereira studied at Escola Tecnica Federal de Santa Catarina, achieving a degree in Eletrotecnico from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education at SENAI - Servico Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial, where he studied Engenharia and earned a Tecnólogo em Manutenção Industrial from 2003 to 2006. His educational background supports his technical capabilities in operations management.