Ivan Santos

Background

About Ivan Santos

At Niterra do Brasil, I lead the Quality Assurance department with an unwavering focus on overcoming operational challenges and delivering excellence. We provide the best service to major automakers such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Honda, Hyundai, Yamaha, Suzuki, Nissan, Renault, among others. Our team works with the premise of continuous improvement and effective strategies for cost reduction and PPM, ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting financial goals. My experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, and project management strengthens my ability to optimize operations and lead multidisciplinary teams. By applying Lean Manufacturing, we drive the standard of operational efficiency, incorporating new technologies and maintaining a high standard of ergonomics and safety. I am always looking for innovations that promote sustainable growth and consolidate our competitive position in the market. I have solid experience in conducting activities and managing teams focused on Quality and productivity, with technical and practical experience in conducting projects and defining and managing indicators. Quality Assurance Management through planned and systematic activities, carried out throughout the production process, ensuring that requirements are met, defining policies, procedures and processes to ensure quality, as well as conducting internal audits and certifications. Improvement of quality processes through continuous improvement, identifying opportunities and implementing changes to increase productivity, quality and efficiency of products, which can be achieved through the implementation of new technologies, review of production processes, and training for employees. Collection and analysis of data to identify areas that need improvement with cause analysis and definition of the root cause of the problem. Working in Quality Planning, defining goals and requirements for projects and processes. Identifying with customers, understanding their needs and expectations, as well as creating standards and action plans to meet these needs. Quality control, monitoring inspection of products during their manufacture and delivery, identifying problems or defects in the product and correcting them before they reach the end customer, through sampling tests, visual inspections, audits and measurements.