Marcelo Leoni

Background

About Marcelo Leoni

Industrial Engineer with 20+ years of experience leading operational and safety initiatives, people development, and process improvements in manufacturing and steel production industries. Skilled in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, driving cost reductions, and achieving significant performance gains, including a 40% production increase and $35M in cost avoidance. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt with expertise in Root Cause Analysis, PDCA, TQC, FMEA, 5S, Lean, and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. Proven success in implementing strategic initiatives such as balanced scorecard methodologies and capital planning to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Adept at building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and leveraging ERP systems to achieve KPIs and sustain operational excellence. Skills: Operational Excellence, Coaching and Mentoring, Servant Leadership, Situational Leadership, Team Building and Development, Financial Acumen, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Management, Machining and Technical skills, Training and Development, KPI Development and Delivery, Strategic Planning, Safety and Compliance, ERP system usage to include Power BI reporting, SAP, Quickbooks and Datapro, Technical Reporting, CAM System usage to include Fusion 360, AutoCad and Solidworks. On a personal note, on my free time, I like to spend time enjoying my family and traveling.