francesco centaro

Research engineer at Getrag S.p.a. Research project on "noise under load of a transmission." The project was supported by various experiences in Germany by Getrag GmbH, ZWN and Klingenberg. February 1999: Development Engineer at Getrag Spa, responsible for functional testing of noise and maneuverability in the car aimed at the development of the product. Activities supported by several experiences abroad in synergy with the parent company in Germany (Neuenstain) and in collaboration with clients such as: GM do Brasil (Sao Paulo round in Cruz Alta Proving +), GME (Test in Sabaudia), Vauxhall, Rover , Land Rover, PALMER Motor Sports, Fiat.

Technical support for safety and regulation valves quotations

Plant manager to oversees the operations of a new manufacturing facility in Mexico started with a Joint Venture with a Mexican company. 2009-2010: Implementation of the Group procedures for ISOTS16949 and AS9100 certification. 2010-2011: SAP roll out in the Mexican facilities 2011: construction of the new facilities and planing and supervision of the machines movements Responsible for directing and coordinating the daily operations of a manufacturing plant. This includes developing efficiency strategies to ensure the plant meets production goals and standards at minimal manufacturing costs. Work directly with department heads to coordinate purchasing, production and distribution operations. Duties include instituting policies and procedures, training supervisors and administrators, maintaining a production schedule, giving performance reviews and motivating staff to meet production goals.

Plant manager to oversees the operations of a manufacturing facility in Moduno (Bari) The main rules was to direct and coordinate the daily operations of the manufacturing plant. The main job was a plant restructure the company to be more profitable and more efficient in the process to ensure the plant meets production goals and standards at minimal manufacturing costs.

* Quality System Manager * Structuring a quality system for primary and secondary processes that involve all business lines * Transaction system from ISO 9001 to ISO TS 16949, monitoring and control of the Quality System * Ensure the implementation of quality standards imposed by the Suppliers / Customers in terms of Product, Process, Procedures; * Technical support to manufacturing departments in the resolution of quality issues (Demig, Ishikawa, PFMEA, ....).

* Obtains profit contribution by managing staff * establishing and accomplishing business objectives. Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers * communicating values, strategies, and objectives * planning, monitoring, and appraising job results * developing incentives * developing a climate for offering information and opinions * providing educational opportunities. Accomplishes subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurements * allocating resources * reviewing progress * making mid-course corrections. Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees * enforcing ethical business practices. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Argomento: Meccanica applicata alle macchine. Experimental thesis: "Optimization of the socket with robotic hands Multifinger." * 1997 Enabling Professional Engineer * January 1999 Registration of Engineers of the Province of Bari